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How to Plan a Make-Ahead Thanksgiving (+ our favorite recipes)

Would you like to have all your Thanksgiving foods prepared BEFORE Thanksgiving Day?

This step-by-step meal plan timeline (with dozens of make-ahead recipes) will help you prepare all your favorite holiday foods ahead of time, so you actually enjoy your holiday parties instead of spending all day cooking and cleaning up!

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How to Simplify Your Holiday Season

The holiday season is always busier than we’d prefer… however, it doesn’t need to be stressful or cause for dread.

With a little intentionality, we can all enjoy a simpler, more meaningful holiday season — from Thanksgiving on through the New Year

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Southwest Spaghetti Squash Bake

This recipe for Southwest Spaghetti Squash Bake is one of our family’s favorites. 

Several parts of this recipe can be made in advance (and it can be frozen!) It’s also a great meal for busy weekdays because it doesn’t require any side dishes — just some chips, salsa, and guacamole! 

Give it a try!

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10 Excuses We Make to Keep Our Clutter

When it comes to the clutter in our homes and lives, it’s often easier to make excuses than to actually make work of removing those things we no longer need, use, want, or love.

If you’ve been making excuses to keep your clutter, I hope this post is the motivation and encouragement you need to finally clear some of the clutter from your home and life!

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A Few of My Favorite Things (October 2025)

October is one of my favorite months… and I’m excited to share several more favorites with you this month.

An easy weeknight dinner, the best dishwasher cleaner, a quote that might hit home for you, a new evening routine, a great book series, and more!

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Give Yourself Permission To Quit

Less stress, less overwhelm, less guilt… more time, more joy, more freedom.

These are just a few of the benefits you’ll experience when you give yourself permission to quit a tradition that no longer works for your season of life.

Read how this played out in my life…

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6 Practical Tips to Simplify Your Life

Life doesn’t have to be so complicated.

Whether you’re looking to streamline your schedule, enjoy more family time, get better sleep, or just quiet your mind, these 6 practical tips will help you cut through the chaos and simplify your everyday life.

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Are You Organized for the Unexpected?

Disasters can strike at any time – often without warning. Whether it’s a natural disaster, power outage, freak accident, unexpected death, or unforeseen health crisis, being prepared can make all the difference.

Keep reading for 3 ways to prepare for the unexpected…

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