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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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40 Years In Photos!

I entered into a new decade this week… and as I contemplated how I’d like to commemorate my 40th birthday here online, I ultimately decided on one of Dave’s ideas — sharing a picture a year throughout my life. Think of it as a snapshot storybook of my life!

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Outsmart Summer Boredom with Fun to-do Lists

Stop stressing about planning exciting outings, expensive vacations, or elaborate craft projects for your kids or grandkids… let me show you a much simpler (and cheaper) way to outsmart summer boredom!

Fun To-Do Lists are a simple tool we use to structure the long-feeling days of Summer and make the most of these fleeting moments at home with our families.

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A Few of My Favorite Things (May 2025)

May is my favorite time of year to do yardwork as it’s not too hot or muggy outside but it’s warm enough to plant annuals and vegetables. Plus, everything feels fresh and new, and we all just want to be outside after a long winter.

In this post, I’m sharing a bunch of summery-ish favorites that will hopefully get you even more excited for summer!

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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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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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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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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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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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