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Easy Country Style Spare Ribs

Country-style spare ribs are a fall-off-the-bone tender alternative to traditional ribs.

They are cheap, easy to make, and SO good!

This might just be your new favorite pork recipe.

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A Few of My Favorite Things (March 2023

I have so many favorites to share with you this month…

A milestone moment for our family, a fun and frugal home renovation, clothing I found for just $0.28 per item, a delicious springtime recipe, one of the “funnest” youtube videos, and more!

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Ridiculously Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks

If you’re stuck in a meal-planning rut and need an extremely simple recipe to pull you out of it, add a family pack of chicken legs to your grocery list and make a big batch of these Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks ASAP! 

With just 5 minutes of prep work and only 4 simple ingredients, you really can’t go wrong with this recipe!

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A Few of My Favorite Things (February 2023)

They say summer is for “lazy days” but I’m convinced winter days feel “lazier” for me.

See my favorites for slow winter days at home — everything from favorite hair tools and socks to a favorite cookbook and a delicious recipe our kids love.

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5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Freezer Space

When it comes to feeding my family without spending all day in the kitchen, I consider my freezer to be one of my most valuable appliances.

No matter what size freezer you have, there are ways you can maximize your freezer space — saving you time in the kitchen, energy cooking daily meals, and money buying in bulk (and not resorting to fast food as often)!

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A Few of My Favorite Things (December 2022)

You know that person who has everything and you have no idea what to buy for them? I’m sharing our favorite gift ideas for those hard-to-buy for people.

Plus… our favorite winter boots, a new favorite hobby, a favorite family tradition, free holiday music, a favorite Christmas poem, and more!

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Simple Strategies to Curb Consumerism

Keep reading for 4 simple strategies to help your family curb consumeristic tendencies, live more simply, have less clutter, and stick more closely to your budget!

These ideas are especially relevant now, as we gear up for another holiday season filled with even more stuff… but they work well year round too!

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Easy Oven-Roasted Vegetables

Dave and I have long been fans of oven-roasted veggies — in fact, it’s my favorite way to eat cooked veggies!

If you’re new to the world of roasted vegetables, my EASY recipe (and 3 bonus tips) are just what you need to finally give roasted veggies a try.

Your tastebuds will thank you!

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A Few of My Favorite Things (October 2022)

October is a much-anticipated month around our home — not only because I love fall, but also because it’s a lovely break between the back-to-school rush and the holiday frenzy.

Our family is enjoying slower days and calmer weekends… and there still aren’t any leaves to rake (give it a few more weeks though!)

Click through for more of my favorites!

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5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Anything

Many years ago, I developed the habit of asking 5 simple questions before purchasing anything.

Asking these questions has changed the way I think about shopping, altered my perception of a “good deal”, and been a key factor in sticking to our financial goals over the years.

Basically, these 5 questions have saved our family THOUSANDS of dollars… I think they might just help you too!

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How to Find More Joy and Contentment

While some comparison can be healthy motivation, I’m convinced that too many of us are carelessly comparing our weaknesses to others’ strengths — without seeing the full picture.

Sound familiar?

If so, I hope this post will encourage you and help you find more joy and contentment each day!

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A Few of My Favorite Things (September 2022)

As summer comes to a close, we reflect on the fun family times we had while also looking forward to a LOT more structure and routine during the school year.

Here are a handful of my favorites as we prepare to usher in the fall — my most favorite season!

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Our Summer of Offline Fun

After weeks away from the online world, I’m happy to report that the Dekker family is still alive and doing well.

The kids are all back in school and I have a fun-filled update to share!

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