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6 Easy Ways to Declutter and Simplify

It ’s a new year and the perfect time to implement a change - less clutter = less stuff to think about or keep track of. So let’s clear out...

5 Ways to Give Back at the Holidays

This time of year is busy anyway and then we add even more events, outings, get togethers, shopping and baking to our schedule, right? So how on earth do we...

December = I'm Choosing Joy

I just wrote my annual Christmas letter to our friends that we don’t see as often as we’d like to. It caused me to reflect on our past year like...

How to Make Chunky Homemade Applesauce

My family picks own our apples each year and we make applesauce! We always pick a variety and I use a mixture of all kinds. Some apples cook down more...

November = Take Time to Savor the Moments

It’s crazy what a difference a year makes. I am a bit introspective this month, so I’ve been thinking about how much our lives can change, for better or worse,...

5 Steps to the Perfect Potluck

Pick the date, time and address and send electronic (think evite.com or make a Facebook event), printed, or handmade invitations. (Hint, hint: print out our cute potluck printable!)

October = Celebrate the Changes this Fall Season!

This October is going to be a bit different for our family - we’ve come off a long and not always easy summer and with the change in temperatures, there...

5 Great Care Package Ideas

Everyone loves to get mail and a surprise package is even better! You don’t have to spend a lot to let someone know you are thinking about them. Decorate your...

September = Love Where You Live This Indian Summer

Indian summer…what comes to mind when you hear that phrase? For those of us in the Midwest, it means warm days, cool nights and mornings for a spell after we’ve...

3 Easy Side Dishes for a Great BBQ

Make your summer entertaining quick and easy with these yummy side dishes that your friends and family will want the recipe for! Grab our cute summer recipe card printable to...

August = Carve Out Time to Make Memories

I’m not done yet! We've all seen the back-to-school supplies in the stores and have started to get the catalogs and emails, but I’m here to tell you - summer...

5 Ways To Get A Little Culture in Your Summer

1. Head to your nearest National ParkWe have 59 National Parks and 14 National Seashores and Lakeshores, 51 National Historical Parks, and 129 National Monuments. Add in the 89 National...