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Appetizers and Snacks

Sweet & Salty Chocolate Caramel Chex Mix
Hot & Cheesy Artichoke Dip
Chocolate Cranberry Trail Mix

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Beverages

The Best Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa Recipe You’ll Ever Make
Copycat Blimey Limey Smoothie
Skinny Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Breakfast

Light and Healthy Strawberry Breakfast Tart
The Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe that will Make Your Weekend
Better than Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones

Desserts

Easy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Double Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
No-Bake Special K Bars

Main Dishes

How To Make The Best Deviled Egg Sandwich
Creamy Chicken Bundles
Grilled Tomato-Basil and Mozzarella Panini

More Main Dishes

Muffins, Breads, and Rolls

How to Make Perfect Strawberry & Cream Muffins
9 of the Easiest Bread Recipes You’ll Ever Make
The Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe that will Make Your Weekend

More Muffins, Breads, and Rolls

Side Dishes

Easy Garlic Parmesan Roasted Vegetables
The Best Broccoli Salad You Will Ever Make
Crock Pot Cream Cheese Corn

More Side Dishes

This and That

Easy Buttercream Frosting
Make Your Own Bacon Bits
Homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

More This and That

Hi, I’m Kalyn—a recovering perfectionist who nerds out about organizing systems, personal productivity, and helping you prioritize what matters over the pressure to do it all. I have a feeling we’re about to become the best of friends! Learn more >>

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Let’s talk about how you plan your week. Idealis

Let’s talk about how you plan your week. Idealistically or realistically? Say those two words ten times fast! 🙊⁣
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I used to be a planning idealist. I’d jot down a number of things only superwoman could accomplish. But by the end of each day (and week!) I’d gaze longingly at my list of unfinished tasks and get frustrated with myself. Why could I never complete them all? 🤦‍♀️⁣
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It’s because I didn’t understand that reality almost always trumps idealism. 🤔⁣
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Over the past couple of weeks, I've been in a place where I knew my time/ability to accomplish things would be limited so I put ONLY my absolute must-do’s on my list...and guess what? Not only did I accomplish those must-do tasks but the accomplishment of a completed to-do list actually GAVE me energy to tackle extra tasks on top of my priorities. ⁣
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Now that I’ve seen the magic in a smaller to-do list, I plan realistically. Each Sunday night, I add my must-do tasks to my week plus 1-2 extra just to keep me moving forward on my goals. Then every day, I add no more than 3-5 tasks to my day’s priority list. Each list (weekly and daily) feels completely doable. 💪⁣
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As you plan this coming week, I challenge you to plan realistically, not idealistically. See just how much your confidence grows when you float into next weekend feeling super accomplished! 🎉⁣
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What habit are you working on right now? 🕛⁣
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I’m getting up an hour earlier so I can finish computer work by 1pm. I’m tired of shutting down my laptop at dinner (or later!). 👩‍💻⁣
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But I’m not a morning person, so it’s not easy for me to roll out of bed and get excited about my day at 6:30am. ⏰⁣
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To keep motivated, I have to consciously keep my WHY (a free afternoon!) in mind rather than give into what feels good in the moment. ⁣
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Because if I snooze the alarm and pull the covers over my head, then my whole day feels off. 😴⁣
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Following through is HARD on days when you’re not feeling the initial excitement you had when you first committed to a new habit or goal. ⁣
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But it always pays off. 💪⁣
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Because the more you train your brain to have self-control, the better you’ll be at managing impulse decisions, which will make it easier to make the right decision 90% of the time.⁣
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Tell me about your habit in a comment below so we can keep each other accountable! 👇

I love stability, but loathe the status quo.

Don't even THINK about chewing that. 😠🐇

Don't even THINK about chewing that. 😠🐇

As someone who travels full-time, there's one thin

As someone who travels full-time, there's one thing I don't like about wildly popular destinations:⁣
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Souvenir shops. 😳 ⁣
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The larger (and more attractive) the area, the more shops you'll see, peddling everything from Christmas ornaments to shot glasses, magnets, and mugs. 👓⁣
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I, like you, enjoy picking up mementos that remind us of our travels. Especially since we travel so much now! And sometimes, I want more than just an awkwardly posed selfie. 🤦‍♀️⁣
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But when I browse gift shops and street stands, I ask myself one question to make sure everything I buy fits into our minimalist lifestyle. 🤔⁣
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Is this item practical or usable in some way?⁣
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In this week’s blog post, I’m sharing five souvenirs we indulge in that answer this question with a resounding Yes!, remind us of our travels, and add value to our lives.⁣
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Like this hat I picked up while touring Mackinac Island! 👆🧢 ⁣
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These ideas will help you hold onto those wonderful vacation memories without cluttering up your home. 💗⁣
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Want a link directly TO the blog post? Drop a travel pin emoji in the comments below! 📍

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