Each year, I love hosting a giveaway to thank you for helping me have a great year. Since this birthday was the big 4-0, I reached out to a couple of favorite brand partners to see if they could help me make the giveaway better than ever. And they agreed! I know many businesses are struggling right now, so it…
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The Best Baking Storage Containers – Pantry Update
We’ve been cooking and baking more often while we’ve been staying at home, and that has meant reevaluating some of our pantry storage. I’ve found myself with more supplies than containers and set out to find the best way to store flour. Because I infrequently used white and wheat flour before, I kept them in the freezer so they’d stay…
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Kitchen Design Planning
Like many of you, we’ve paused any big home improvement projects and shifted into more of a saving mode. Instead of being bummed about that, I’m taking advantage of the current slower pace of life and doing some intentional future planning and dreaming. I’d encourage you to do the same! Just remember not to dwell on the current state of…
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Tiny Goals: A Little Mental Trick To Help You Get Things Done
I’ve got a life hack / time management / motivational tip to help you get a little more done every week without dread. This approach works for cleaning, organizing, and any task you need to do on your way to a goal. I figured it out at the gym one day when I was trying to increase the amount of…
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One Easy Pork Roast, 3 Different Dinners
Who else is trying to get creative with meals during this tough time? This week, we had three different dinners out of one $7 pork roast! I know this plan will now be in our meal planning rotation for years to come because it’s so simple, cheap, and flexible. This post is sponsored by Head Country BBQ sauce, who deserves…
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9 Affordable Gray Tufted Chairs
I’ve noticed a trend when I post various photos from around our house. The most commonly asked about pieces of furniture are the different gray tufted accent chairs around the house. It wasn’t intentional, but we actually have FIVE of them – a matching set in the office, a different matching set in the living room, and a single reading…
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Is it Better to DIY or Buy / Hire a Pro?
Each time we decorate or remodel a room, we consider whether it’s better to DIY or BUY. Buying could mean anything from purchasing a throw pillow or piece of furniture to hiring a painter or plumber. Sometimes the answer is simple, and for other projects, we have to put more time into the decision. Here’s some of the questions to…
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