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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

Creamy Chicken Bundles
Grilled Tomato-Basil and Mozzarella Panini
25 Irresistible Foods to Make with Leftover Ham

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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

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Side Dishes

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

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This and That

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

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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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Did you know? 🤷‍♀️ It’s physically impo

Did you know? 🤷‍♀️ It’s physically impossible for your brain to concentrate on two things at once. 🧠⁣ ⁣ Yep, multi-tasking is a myth!⁣ ⁣ There’s a reason why productivity tips like task-batching and time-blocking and the Pomodoro Method work so well: they require 100% focus on ONE thing. ⏰⁣ ⁣ When we leverage our focus, we can get more of the important things done. And that’s what matters most anyway, right? ⁣ ⁣ So I want you to try this hack this week: ⁣👇 ⁣ Make a list of your TOP THREE tasks for the day. These are your most important non-negotiables. Then label any other tasks “If Time” to erase the guilt if you don’t get to them. 📝⁣ ⁣ Remember—you are not a machine. Your brain will serve you better when you stop expecting it to function like Alexa or Siri. 🤖⁣💪 . And by the end of the week, you might just surprise yourself with how much progress you make. ⁣ . Q: What is your top priority this week? 💭

You see that teal reading lamp? ☝ ⁣
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You see that teal reading lamp? ☝ ⁣ ⁣ When I was redecorating my home office and needed an office lamp, this one popped up in my Google search. Immediately, I knew I’d found my perfect match. 😍⁣ ⁣ But at the same moment I fell in love, my eyes flew open in sticker shock. It cost over $100. 💵⁣ ⁣ I quickly clicked away and continued my search. But I could never forget that lamp. 🔎⁣ ⁣ Weeks later, when the lamp started appearing in my DREAMS, I knew this wasn’t a whim or impulse purchase. I would cherish this addition to my home office. So I intentionally added the lamp to my virtual shopping cart. 🛒 ⁣ ⁣ Side note: the lamp went on sale for 30% off during my waiting period, which was a happy surprise! 😄⁣ ⁣ This incident led me to establish the 3️⃣𝐗 Rule. If I think of an item three times after seeing it in-store or online, I either buy it (if I have the money to spend) or I put it on my personal wish list for later. ⁣ ⁣ If I like the item enough to remember it, I know it belongs with me. If the item goes on sale later (like this time), it's a win-win! And if I forget about it entirely, that tells me my potential purchase would have been an impulse buy. 🛍⁣ ⁣ Here's the thing—spending intentionally doesn’t mean that you only ever hold out for a cheaper (potentially lower-quality) alternative or never spend at all. Spending intentionally means you weigh your options and make the BEST decision based on how important this item or experience is to you. 🤔⁣ ⁣ Most of all, when you DO spend, you get to enjoy your purchases guilt-free. And you'll appreciate them even more. 💕⁣ ⁣ Q: Do you have an item you’ve been thinking about lately? Tell me all about it in the comments!

I've gotten into a really bad habit in the morning

I've gotten into a really bad habit in the mornings of slipping on my favorite pair of yoga pants, a big tee, throwing my hair up in a bun, and calling it good. 🤦‍♀️⁣ ⁣ You, too?⁣ ⁣ The thing is, I KNOW that even if I'm never stepping foot outside my front door all day, it makes such a difference if I just put myself together. 💄⁣ ⁣ Because when you take care of yourself, your self-confidence rises and this can be just what you need to go from "Let's see what I can get done today" to "I'm serious about what needs to get done today." 💕⁣ ⁣ Here are three ideas for us to try this week to make this process a little bit easier (and quicker!):⁣ ⁣ 1️⃣ Wash and dry your hair the night before, so you can quickly style it in the morning.⁣ ⁣ 2️⃣ Choose your outfit the night before. ⁣ ⁣ 3️⃣ Create a 5-minute makeup routine. Save your full-face makeup regimen for big events or date nights. And come up with that 5-minute makeup routine for everyday by skipping the full-coverage foundation, eyeliner, etc.⁣ ⁣ It might take a little more energy at first to develop this habit and there will be days when you just don't feel like doing it, but remind yourself that this investment will pay off in the long run.⁣ ⁣ Drop a 💄 emoji in the comments if you plan to take this challenge this week!

Whenever my stress levels rise (like when I’m wa

Whenever my stress levels rise (like when I’m watching this COVID-19 pandemic unfold), lists calm me down. 😜⁣ ⁣ If you’re the same way, I want you to make a list with me. Of all the things that bring peace into your life 🆚 what bring you anxiety. ⁣ ⁣ Maybe what’s causing anxiety for you right now is watching the news. Or turning into a homeschool mom overnight. Or trying to balance working from home with all your other responsibilities. 😬⁣ ⁣ In times of stress like these, we should be gravitating toward life-GIVING activities, not life-sucking ones. 👣⁣ ⁣ So what is saving your life right now?⁣ ⁣ 🕯 It could be lighting a candle at dinner.⁣ ☕ It could be FaceTiming a friend instead of perpetually rescheduling that coffee date you were so looking forward to.⁣ 📚 It could be buying a book you’ve been dying to read. ⁣ ⁣ Whatever helps you forget about the craziness happening outside your door should go on your list. 🗒⁣ ⁣ You didn’t choose the Coronavirus outbreak or to have your life turned completely upside down. But you can choose to take a deep breath and handle this pandemic like the strong and capable woman you are. 💪

Will we stop traveling because of coronavirus? 🚫 We've already heard of several State Parks closing down which gives us fewer options when deciding where to stay. The RV summit we've been looking forward to since last September has also been also canceled.😢 . But we are not changing any plans. . To be honest, I'm struggling with the hysteria that defines my Facebook news feed lately. I'm frustrated that plans keep falling through. I also understand that people are dying from this and it breaks my heart to think of those families left behind.💔 . The best thing we can do is be prepared. Don't panic. Know the facts. Wash your hands. Use good hygiene. Cover your mouth when you cough. Do all the common sense things you would normally do if you or a family member is sick.😷 . Then LIVE YOUR LIFE. Not in fear, but as someone who won't let a situation like this define how you spend your days. We will get through this! ☀️ . Q: What are your thoughts on coronavirus?

Do you have a #1 must-see spot on your travel buck

Do you have a #1 must-see spot on your travel bucket list? 📋⁣ ⁣ Time to stop dreaming and actually go! (Well, when the Coronavirus hysteria calms down.) 😆⁣ ⁣ This week on the blog, I’m sharing all my planning secrets to your best vacation yet:⁣ ⁣ 📍 Where to go and when⁣ ⛺ The best places to book lodging⁣ 📔 How to plan a custom-to-you itinerary that won't leave you feeling exhausted⁣ ⁣ That way, you can spend less time planning and more time anticipating all the fun you'll have once you get there. 💃⁣ ⁣ Although for me, the two often go hand in hand. 😉⁣ ⁣ Drop a plane ✈ emoji in the comments and I’ll send that blog post straight into your messages!

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