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EST: 3 Letters That Can Sabotage Simple Living

EST — these 3 letters, when placed at the end of your favorite adjectives, have the potential to sabotage your efforts to simplify your life… cleanest, fastest, greatest, wealthiest, etc.

Instead of stressing over being the “best”, let’s focus on progress over perfection and aim for “better”!

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99 Effective Ways to Say No

Do you struggle to say “no” and actually stick by your decision?

If so, keep reading for dozens of simple, fun, yet effective ways to say “no” — there’s one for every situation!

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Mango Salsa Chicken (in the Slow Cooker)

Mango Salsa Chicken has been one of our family favorites for 10+ years!

This “recipe” requires about 5 minutes of hands-on time and is delicious served over rice, in a tortilla, on a salad, or even as a dip for chips.

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Pre-Spring Cleaning (a simpler way to deep clean)

Do you enjoy a thoroughly deep-cleaned home but don’t have the time or energy for a proper top-to-bottom “Spring Cleaning”?

If so, you’ll love my pre-spring cleaning method.

It’s a fantastically simple way to deep clean your home in no time at all!

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3 Areas to Downsize For a Simpler Life

Does your life feel like a constant juggling act… like you’re just waiting for the “balls” to come crashing down?

If so, you’re not alone… nor are you without hope!

Keep reading for 3 areas you can “downsize” to create a simpler home and life!

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10 Simple Food Swaps for Healthier Family Meals

Everything is easier when you start small… especially when it comes to changing your diet (and especially if you’re trying to change your family’s diet!)

If you’re looking for a few simple ways to swap more nutritious foods into your family meals, these easy swaps will give you a great place to start!

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What to Do When Decluttering Feels Wasteful

Regular decluttering is a habit for me as I know I must stay on top of it or things will quickly get out of control around our house.

Sometimes it can feel a little wasteful, but I don’t have enough physical space, mental capacity, or energy to deal with so much extra stuff.

Can you relate?

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Easy Baked Oatmeal: Whole Grain Healthy!

Get out of your breakfast rut and add this new, yet simple, recipe for Baked Oatmeal to your rotation.

As a bonus, you’ll incorporate more whole grains into your morning meal… and you can prep it the night before!

I think your family will love it… but don’t take my word for it.

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