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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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Create A New Gift-Free Christmas Tradition

These gift-free Christmas traditions were sent in from readers who are also trying to simplify this busy time of year.

Keep reading for fun family Christmas traditions that are a little different than the “norm” and don’t focus primarily on gift-giving.

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Easy Cut-Out Sugar Cookies That Hold Their Shape

I was given this recipe from friends way back in 2008… since then, I’ve used it to make hundreds of delicious cookies.

It’s just the perfect cut-out sugar cookie recipe for any occasion.

Gather your decorating supplies, round up a few of your favorite people, print this recipe, and get to work making delicious cookies and happy memories together at home!

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A Few of My Favorite Christmas Things (December 2024)

After more than a decade of sharing hundreds of my favorite things, I’m dedicating a full month to all my favorite Christmasy things.

I’m sharing dozens of seasonal favorites — everything from goodies and seasonal drinks to clothing, music, and movies… and of course, gifts!

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Are We Giving to Satisfy Ourselves?

As we embark on another holiday season with the best intentions to give generously, I’d love for us to pause and consider the thought processes behind our desire to give.

My goal is certainly not to discourage generosity, but rather, to encourage intentional thought as we consider the ways we can BEST BLESS our local charities, churches, schools, disaster relief organizations, and even friends and family.

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10 Tips To Bring the Best Potluck Foods

I love a good potluck — trying all sorts of foods that I didn’t have to make and don’t need to clean up! They are the best!

However, bringing the “right” dish to pass can make your potluck experience simpler and more enjoyable… these 10 tips will help you bring the best potluck foods!

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How to Simplify Your Holiday Entertaining

The holidays are meant to be a time of joy, not stress — yet the pressure to host the perfect party can sometimes feel overwhelming. This season, why not focus on what really matters: meaningful connections, delicious food, and creating memories that will last? These tips will help!

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Quick Tips to Save on Home and Auto Insurance

Looking to save a bit (or a bunch) on your home and auto insurance? These 10 quick tips could do just that!

If insurance jargon and paperwork feel intimidating or overwhelming, or you’re just not sure where to start, give these quick tips a try (start with 1 for now) and see if they save you a bit of cash!

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10 Clutter Free Gift Traditions for Families

Gift-giving traditions that focus on meaningful experiences rather than physical objects can help keep your family celebrations clutter-free while still making them memorable.

Keep reading for 10 less-cluttery, less-consumeristic gift-giving traditions you might consider for your family’s next gift-giving occasion.

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Easy Fudgy Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

Craving something rich and indulgent but don’t feel like spending all day in the kitchen?

These Easy Cheesecake Fudge Brownies are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth… and you can start with a box mix!

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A Few of My Favorite Things (November 2024)

I know many of you can remember when I started sharing my Favorite Things (almost 13 years ago!)

Here we are all these years later with even more Favorites — a new morning routine, a favorite fall snack, one of my favorite kitchen tools, the podcast I’m loving, and several tips for the upcoming holiday season!

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Easy Candy Apple Dessert Recipe

This dessert is one of our family’s favorite fall treats and we think you’ll love it too.

It’s packed with apple-y goodness and a great way to use up all your leftover Halloween candy!

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10 Decluttering Tips for Empty-Nester Parents

Transitioning to an empty nest can be challenging and emotional for many parents, but it’s also a great opportunity to refresh your home and lifestyle.

Here are 10 practical tips to declutter your home, rework your spaces to align with this new season, and make the most of this new chapter in your life!

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