I’ve been blogging for about three months now. It’s time to update my blog and household goals, talk about how things have been going, and contemplate whether or not I plan to make any changes. Blogging Update: What I love: Getting to know new people and read new blogs. It reminds me that the world […]
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{A Former Stockpiler Moves Toward Minimalism} For years I maintained a large stockpile for my family. Now I don’t, and this is why I’m happier… I’ve been a frugal shopper for over 15 years. I love learning new methods of saving and tricks to improve the things I already do. My recent Pinterest searches
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{Bonus: Free Printable Quick Meal Solutions Checklist} Somehow the week began without you. It’s Monday evening, you just got home from work, everyone is hungry, and you realize that you have absolutely no idea what to make for dinner. What to do? You’re trying to stick to a budget *and* you don’t want to feed
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Ready to learn how to do a 45-minute quick food prep routine on the weekend that can save your week? Simple meal prep is part of my basic routine for how to prepare for the week on Sunday, and it makes a HUGE difference in how smoothly the entire rest of the week goes. Let’s
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There are plenty of simple spring meals and delicious April dinner menu ideas here, especially if you’re looking for quick and easy April recipes for busy weeknights or spring weekends. Wow, it’s time to create another monthly menu plan! Seriously, April almost snuck up on me… then I realized the shelves were looking a little
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*Note: As of 2020, the Resource Library is no longer updated or available. All free printables are available via email. I’m so happy to announce that Filling the Jars has a new feature! Email subscribers will receive access to a private Resource Library. Keep reading to find out what it’s all about… Why I Created
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Right now is a great time to start thinking about making a March menu for the month. Life can start to feel busier with the changing seasons and longer days. Making a dinner meal plan for the month ahead can help you save both time and money. Never tried making a dinner meal plan for
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Do you constantly feel like closet space is an issue? Our home is fairly small by today’s standards, which means I had to perfect the art of how to organize a small master closet. Here’s what I’ve learned about how to make a small closet work, including the 5 steps you can take to organize
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This Oriental Chicken Salad recipe is a great easy Asian chicken salad for summer meals — or if you need some extra green during the dreary days of winter! Because all of the main ingredients are cold and the final assembly is so quick, it’s one of my favorite summer dinner ideas! The homemade Oriental
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I’m excited to share this simple meal plan of February dinner ideas for a month of tasty meals. Each recipe is selected because I find them fairly easy to make, plus they bring warmth and satisfaction to the dinner table. It’s time to do some monthly menu planning! Let’s make this chilly month a little
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