Simple, Creative Living
History literature for early American life, covering daily life, westward expansion, Native Americans, slavery, and more. Living history texts in picture book, chapter book, and audiobook form with a few bonuses. The links below may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small compensation at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure policy here. I’ve been asked to share our…
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Step-by-step instructions with pictures to make a DIY traveler’s journal cover with pockets and bands for three to five notebooks! The links below may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small compensation at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure policy here. I have kept a bullet journal for years, but this is the first year that I am…
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Perfect homemade lemonade in just five minutes with just three ingredients. Simple and refreshing! The links below may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small compensation at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure policy here. I asked my friend yesterday about whether or not I should share such a simple recipe, because while I know deep down that…
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Quick and easy garlic knots made with lots of butter, two kinds of garlic, and done in under an hour! The links below may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small compensation at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure policy here. Making a version of garlic knots that could be quick and easy and tasty and oh-so-garlicky has…
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I’ve put together my reading list for 2021– books on faith and personal growth, family life, history and social issues, fun reads, business reads, and more. Check out the list for reading inspiration and ideas. The links below may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small compensation at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure policy here. I asked…
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Over thirty new recipes made their way to the blog in 2020! Check out the new main dishes, sides, desserts, and more– plus what were the most popular recipes all year too! The links below may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small compensation at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure policy here. It’s that time again! Time…
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Take a minute to poke around and you’ll find an abundance of real food recipes written with real families in mind; help and inspiration to put your Instant Pot to use whether you are a beginner or an old pro; relatable encouragement and fun chatting about family life, from toddler tantrums to toy recommendations, from homeschooling to tips on staying on top of the laundry mountain; and if that wasn’t enough, we can chat about natural living and homemaking without any pressure about being Pinterest perfect or 100% “green”!