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Simple Summer Charcuterie Board Meals
Whip up a simple kid-friendly charcuterie board and enjoy minimal cleanup and less time in the kitchen — perfect for relaxing summer days (or whenever you need a quick meal everyone will love). Over...
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A Few of My Favorite Things (July 2021)
Pool parties, summer camps, s’mores, new craft supplies, thrift stores, anniversaries, and long afternoons spent reading a good book are just a few of my summer favorites! I’m a sucker for patriotic...
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A Simple Front Yard Vegetable Garden
With just a little bit of effort, we created a simple (yet abundant) front yard vegetable garden in one day, for less than $100. See the full transformation below! For the last 10 years, Dave and I...
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Easy Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Bread
When the summer zucchini season overlaps the early apple crop here in West Michigan, I know it’s time for a loaf (or 6) of our favorite Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Bread. This bread is the perfect way to...
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6 Tips for Simpler Outdoor Entertaining
Do you love the idea of entertaining but feel too overwhelmed to invite others over? If so, my tips for simpler outdoor entertaining will help! As much as it pains me to admit it, I do not describe...
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A Few of My Favorite Things (August 2021)
This month we’ll enjoy all the niceties of summer while excitedly stocking up on school supplies, shopping Costco for all the snacks, enjoying front porch picnics, and making our favorite zucchini...
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How to Clear A Clogged Drain in 10 Minutes
Tired of using expensive, toxic chemicals to clean your home? Learn how to quickly clear a clogged drain using edible ingredients from your kitchen pantry! As someone who grew up with all sisters,...
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Simplify Your Closet with 6 Questions
Want more breathing room in your closet and a wardrobe you actually want to wear? Answer these 6 questions and you’ll be on your way to a simpler, more organized closet! A few months after my 2nd...
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Easy Bumbleberry Pie
Bumbleberry Pie is a delicious way to enjoy all your favorite flavors of spring and summer in one easy dessert! Bumbleberry pie is one of my favorite pies to make; especially this time of year after...
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A Few Of My Favorite Things (September 2021)
It’s been a LONG time since I shared much about our family — I’ll try to catch you up a bit today. Nora is in 4th grade this year and has a teacher who loves reading… which is great since she does...
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7 Specific Ways I Simplify My Days
When chaos and disorder threaten to take over, implement a few of these ideas and enjoy simpler days in the midst of our fast-paced culture. My life has always felt noticeably better when I make an...
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Our Farmhouse Laundry Renovation
Our multi-year, delayed-more-times-than-I-can-count laundry room is FINALLY finished… and I’m so excited to share the long-awaited before/after pictures on the blog! Those of you who have been hanging...
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An Unexpected Benefit of Intentional Living
Living a simpler, slower, more intentional lifestyle comes with many benefits… One unexpected benefit I’ve realized over the years is that I quickly notice when our home feels too crowded, when our...
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A Few of My Favorite Things (October 2021)
Fall is my FAVORITE… always and forever! I mean, just look at the beautiful tree I get to stare up into all season long! I’m sharing more favorites below! Over the weekend, our family made the...
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Southwest Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Our family loves this throw-together, make-ahead twist on traditional pasta… and we think your family will too! The flavors are amazing! Several years ago, we experimented with growing spaghetti...
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3 Ways to Downsize For a Simpler Life
Downsize these 3 areas of your home and life and enjoy a simpler, slower, more intentional life — starting today! Does your home feel more cluttered and chaotic than you’d like? Does your schedule...
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How to Eliminate Meal Planning Overwhelm
These 3 simple tips will help to eliminate meal planning overwhelm and allow you to enjoy family meal time once again! Over the course of my blogging career, the concept of meal planning continues to...
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A Few of My Favorite Things (November 2021)
The mornings are cold and frosty, the colorful leaves are starting to drop, and Christmas decorations are already in stores… Happy November! Although we don’t go crazy with holiday parties, there are...
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Family-Friendly At-Home Phone Options
When I started blogging back in 2010, Dave and I didn’t have children, we didn’t have or want smartphones, we didn’t have a landline, and we had just finally splurged on the internet at home (mainly...
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Easy Double-High Pumpkin Pie
Every year, I challenge myself to come up with one new pumpkin recipe to add to my growing collection. Of course, I still enjoy the old stand-bys… but since I usually only bake with pumpkin in the...
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