Okay, fellow writers, let’s talk about a fantastic way to kick-start your creativity and productivity by writing 500 words a day about absolutely anything you want! If you’ve been writing, blogging, or journaling for any length of time, you know how difficult it can be to consistently write meaningful content. Whether you write for a […]
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Every day, most of us have a mental to-do list with about 497 tasks (honestly, it’s probably more than that), and we THINK that multi-tasking is the only way to get anything done. We set ourselves up with multiple everything – screens, apps, browser tabs, lists, schedules, notifications, etc. – because we’ve been taught that
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As we embrace the fresh start that January brings, it’s the perfect time to revitalize our dinner routines with delicious yet affordable dinners. My January monthly menu ideas are designed to give you a glimpse of what’s possible with my relaxed style of monthly meal planning and some careful shopping. The goal is to bring
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A couple of weeks ago I heard someone use the word positivity and thought it was a silly, made-up word. Then I saw it in a couple of places online. Then I heard it used in two very different television shows. I started to kind of like the word and think, “What a fantastic way
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During the deep, dark days of winter, nothing says ‘comfort food’ like a bowl of Canadian Cheese Soup. Rich, creamy, and delicious, it’s the ultimate winter comfort food that’s also simple to make. But really, even though it seems like a winter soup, we make this delicious cheese soup most of the year. I just
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Hello, my name is Julie. I’m sitting here writing my first-ever blog post. I’ll be honest – I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing, so please bear with me! What’s the point of this blog? I know you’re wondering. The title – Filling the Jars: Family, Home, Money, Life – could make you think
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