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Menu Planning Monday #292

Welcome to another Menu Planning Monday! Here I try to plan out healthy-ish, EASY meals that will get me in and out of that kitchen as quickly as possible while still keeping our palettes satisfied. Whenever I cook these recipes, I film and show them on my Instagram page, so feel free to stop by […]

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Menu Planning Monday #291

Welcome to another Menu Planning Monday! Here I try to plan out healthy-ish, EASY meals that will get me in and out of that kitchen as quickly as possible while still keeping our palettes satisfied. Whenever I cook these recipes, I film and show them on my Instagram page, so feel free to stop by […]

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J’s Butternut Squash Soup

There’s nothing better than a cozy bowl of butternut squash soup on a cool day. J’s version is rich, creamy, and full of fall flavor! 1 yellow onion, diced 1 med carrot, chopped 3 tsp minced garlic Drizzle of Olive Oil 1 whole butternut squash peeled and cubed in 1 inch chunks 3-4 cups beef […]

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Top 5 Halloween DIYs

I’ve rounded up my favorite Halloween DIYs and below are all the directions and links! Spooky Boards These spooky boards give your home the perfect haunted house vibe with minimal effort. The best part? You can make them for under $20! To start, we grabbed one sheet of plywood and cut it into 5″, 6″, […]

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DIY Patchwork Sweatshirts

When your teenage daughter decides she wants matching sweatshirts two days before your trip… you make it happen! These turned out so cute — Disney castle on the back, Mickey balloons on the front — and they were surprisingly inexpensive (around $20 each). Here’s exactly how we did it: Materials Needed Plain sweatshirts (any color […]

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Sourdough Bread Recipe

Gwyn was recently given the opportunity to learn how to make sourdough bread from a neighbor and she absolutely loved the whole process. Our sweet neighbor also sent us home not only with dehydrated starter, but with all of the instructions (and tips!) which we have shared below. This bread was so incredibly delicious and […]

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DIY Photo Transfer in Minutes

Our daughter absolutely loves painting and has learned some really great tips and tricks along the way. At the end of her volleyball season she painted a team photo as a gift to their coach and had all the girls sign it, and it turned out SO well, it had everyone asking how she did […]

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Birthday Freebies List – 40+ options!

I decided to surprise our daughter by taking her around town to get the birthday freebies various stores offer, and I think it’s become a new favorite tradition. Most places require you to join their rewards program or have the app, so I did all of this ahead of time so that it was smooth-sailing once […]

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7 Games for Your Next Party

These games are great for parties, youth groups, team dinners, or even just your next family game night. So many laughs, minimal prep, and low cost. What more could you ask for?! 1. Hoodie Balloon Bounce Each team takes turns bouncing a balloon while quickly trying to put on a hoodie. If the balloon drops, […]

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