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Simple meal plan for when you’re overwhelmed

There are times I like to experiment with new recipes and take time to make something more elevated, but this is not that week! I’ve been feeling overwhelmed this week with schedules, sports, Christmas planning … all the things! The fridg..

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My best gift guides yet!

I have searched and scoured and saved all year for the the best, affordable Christmas gifts for under $25, for him, for her, $20 toys, and even the teens! You’re sure to find something here for even the toughest to shop for. See my full Amazon ..

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Realistic Simple Christmas decor

Happy December, friends! I’ve been chomping at the bit to put up Christmas decor. How about you? This year I kept things simple — which meant a lot of things stayed in their bins. I finally realized that I don’t have to put out every si..

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Shared teen boy bedroom ideas & organization

Come with me as we declutter, organize and give this shared boys room a more mature glow up. Hopefully you’ll get some ideas to transition a boys room to a teen room. My son told me his room (that he shares with his brother) was too childish as..

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Thrifted, unique & cheap art ideas

Artwork is a wonderful way to bring in color and contrast, and add drama and mood to a space, but what if you can’t afford beautiful big ticket pieces? When we first moved in I was lost as to what to put on all our blank walls and opted for gen..

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Affordable Thanksgiving decor from scratch

Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m going to do something a little bit different today. I’m going to talk about Thanksgiving table settings and decor, but as if I were starting from scratch. We’ve been hosting Thanksgivi..

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Does prayer make a difference?

If God knows all things, does prayer make any difference? Why should I pray? How should I pray? Why are some prayers answered and some not? How can I distinguish God’s voice? What happens in the spiritual world when we pray? This post is from my fa..

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Fall family bucket list

I have been looking forward to fall and winter for months! I know that’s an odd thing to day, but here in southern Florida autumn barely makes a dent and we’re still holding strong in the high 80s and low 90s. I’m longing to set our outdoor tab..

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Easy DIY beadboard (alternative) with hooks

Here is an easy DIY that can add character to a blank wall in a bathroom, entry or mudroom and also provide hanging organization. We needed more hooks in the bathroom for our ever-growing collection of towels. I decided on beadboard with hooks all th..

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Light summer packing wardrobe

Here are my favorite items I packed for a trip to Indiana to visit family. I was quite pleased that I have unintentionally bought lots of items recently that mix and match — mainly black, white, camel and olive green. (You can see my Amazon Storefr..

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