I could read for years from the books that are already on my shelf or saved on my Kindle app. Literally hundreds of books, mostly fiction, a few self-help types. Inspired by Heather at Simply Save, each month I will be posting an update of which books I’ve read and what I thought of them. The […]
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When it was time to create my list of dinner ideas for the month of May, I asked my family what dinners they would like. I’m not so sure that was a great idea, but here it is — a May meal plan full of requests from my family. To complete the way I plan
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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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In a world where bulk buying and an extensive home stockpile are often glorified, I’ve found peace and simplicity in a different approach: the minimalist pantry. For years I maintained a large home stockpile for my family. Transitioning from a large stockpile to a more streamlined and minimalist supply strategy has brought numerous benefits to
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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. And because you’re determined to cut the grocery spending this month, you need ideas for easy and quick dinners on a budget. This isn’t
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Do you ever read something that either fits the situation you’re currently in or helps you envision where you want to be? I love these motivational quotes for the month of April for exactly this reason. These are some inspirational quotes that have taken my fancy lately along with these spring motivational quotes, which are
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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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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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