I could read for years from the books that are already on my shelf or saved on my kindle app. (Don’t own a kindle? You can still read on your phone, tablet, or computer by downloading the free app from Amazon!) I literally have hundreds of books in my kindle library, mostly fiction, with a few […]
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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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This week’s regular Writing Excerpts post has been replaced by a piece written for Day 3 of Jeff Goins’ Blog Like a Pro: 7-Day Challenge. The challenge has been intense, and I’m behind schedule, but I am resolved to finish all of the assignments by the end of this week. I’ve written and discarded at
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*Note: As of 2020, the Resource Library is no longer updated or available.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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We meander through our days collecting stuff — and we build a life with our collection. Rarely do we consider whether or not it all fits together properly. This manifesto serves to show how some things must be discarded in order to build your best life. This post is the first part of Jeff Goins’
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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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I’m sure I’m not the only one who struggles with perfectionism. It can stop you from finishing so many things and reaching your goals, and it can sneak up on you even when you think you know what to watch out for. In this post, I’m going to share my recent struggles and the plan
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