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Who else makes meal planning harder than it should

Who else makes meal planning harder than it should be? 🙋‍♀️ . I'm always looking for the perfect system that saves me the most time, whether I use a printable, spreadsheet, done-for-you meal planning service, or an app. 🙈 But lately, jotting down a few ideas on a sticky note has been my go-to. I just pick the meal we want to make based on what foods we're craving instead of relying on an assigned day. This process takes minutes to set up.⌚ . Sometimes I forget that simple is better. Or that easy is just as effective. 🤦‍♀️ . You don't need to spend hours searching for "THE" system or spend the same number of hours setting it up. You just need to pick "A" system--one you'll actually use. 💖

CHALLENGE ALERT: Want to make this summer the best

CHALLENGE ALERT: Want to make this summer the best yet? ☀️ . Yes, the next three months might look a little different for all of us. . A calendar that was previously full of graduation parties and road trips and summer movie nights at the local theater now lies fairly empty until all of this chaos passes. 😷 But I don’t want us to just survive this quaran-summer. I want us to THRIVE. . And I have a challenge to help you to do just that. 👏👏 . The best part? The 5 to Thrive Summer Challenge doesn’t require you to check off a 20-item bucket list. We can keep our summers simple, yet meaningful! ☺ Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Pick a theme that inspires you (swipe right for some prompts) and choose five summer-y activities you want to do that relate to that theme. 2️⃣ If you want, tag me in your post so I can cheer you on! You can also use the hashtag #5toThriveSummerChallenge to document your journey! I’m planning on doing the challenge right along with you! I’ll be making 5 summer recipes—sugar cookie fruit pizzas, a fruity crisp, s’mores, and a couple others that will remain secret for now (aka I haven’t picked them out yet! 😂). . Wanna join? 🙋‍♀️ . Comment below and tell me what prompt you’re choosing (psst...you can totally make up your own!) Let’s savor this summer season, together. ⛱️

My high school history teacher often said, “The

My high school history teacher often said, “The more you know, the more life makes sense.” 🤓⁣ ⁣ But here’s the problem. ⬇⁣ ⁣ When was the last time you walked away from a powerful article or podcast or video or book and applied the information you learned soon after? 💡⁣ ⁣ The information might linger in your mind for a few days, but it doesn’t go much further. 😫⁣ ⁣ And there's no point in being a human encyclopedia and gathering facts unless you do something with what you know. 🎬⁣ ⁣ My own "rule" is to only digest what I can put into action immediately. Not only does this reinforce the information in my mind, it also helps me integrate it into my life right away...before I forget! 😳⁣ ⁣ This could be something as simple as adding a new item to my "Products to Try" Pinterest board after watching a beauty YouTuber or applying a new Instagram technique after listening to a podcast interview. ✔ ⁣ ⁣ Take time to thoroughly digest and reflect on what you learn before jumping into the next new thing—whether you pick up a non-fiction book, watch a video, listen to a podcast, or click on a Facebook article. 🐢⁣ ⁣ Most of all, DO something with the knowledge you gain. 💪⁣ ⁣ Q: What have you learned recently? It could be anything—silly or groundbreaking. I want to know all about it in the comments!👇

If I had to narrow our marriage down to one thing

If I had to narrow our marriage down to one thing that has kept us going, it would be summed up in these two words: ✌⁣ ⁣ "Thank you."⁣ ⁣ It's such a small phrase, but carries a tremendous impact...especially in a marriage relationship when "thank you's" are normally reserved for those extra special moments in life. ✨⁣ ⁣ Instead, we try to use them for the mundane tasks too, like washing dishes, folding laundry, or mowing the yard. A simple "thank you" goes a long way, because it tells someone else, you noticed. ⁣ ⁣ And when you feel noticed, you want to invest more into the relationship. 👩‍❤️‍👨⁣ ⁣ Today, on our 13th wedding anniversary, I want to challenge you to find small opportunities to say "thank you". 💬⁣ ⁣ Whether it's verbally, in a text, or via a handwritten note; communicated in your marriage, friendships, family, or to the cashier at your local grocery store—don't forget to pass on a quick thanks.⁣ ⁣ Two simple words are all you need to make someone else, feel noticed. 😊⁣ ⁣ And you might be surprised how those words equally encourage you when you need it most. 💖

Fess up! How many nail polish bottles do you have

Fess up! How many nail polish bottles do you have older than TWO years in your stash? 💅🙈 They're probably expired! 😱 I just sorted through my collection over the weekend and found so many duds. While I can't remember exactly when I bought each color, if the formula comes out clumpy, streaky, or discolored, into the trash it goes. 🚮 You don't want to spend all that time on a DIY manicure to have it come out less than professional looking. 😭 So use this as your motivation to cull that stash! . Now that my own collection is so small, I'm tempted to add a few more colors. Although with what I've been wearing lately (@impressmanicure) I should probably stock up on my latest obsession instead. 😂

Please tell me I’m not the only one sick of free

Please tell me I’m not the only one sick of freebies! 🤢⁣ ⁣ Whether you receive swag from state fairs and events, toiletry bags from promotional offers, or the happy meal that came with that cheap toy (I know all you mamas out there are nodding your heads!), this stuff can get out of CONTROL. 🤖⁣ ⁣ Truth bomb: Cluttered homes are not always a result of us buying new stuff, it’s often others giving stuff to us. 🎁⁣ ⁣ And even though it doesn’t cost us money, this stuff isn’t really free. You pay in time. Time to find someplace to store the freebie. Time to pick it up off the floor. Time spent dropping it off at a thrift store later on. ⏱⁣ ⁣ So what’s the solution?⁣ ⁣ 1️⃣Keep things from coming into your home as MUCH as possible! This means saying no a lot, especially when mom or grandma send pictures of things they are getting rid of and wonder if you want it. Yes, it’s hard! You don’t want to hurt feelings. Try saying something like, “I really appreciate you thinking of me, but I don’t have room to store that right now.” 👏⁣ ⁣ 2️⃣Process these items as SOON as possible. That means using the one-in-one-out rule (example: one water bottle in means one water bottle out) or adding items to the Goodwill pile or (gulp) tossing them straight in the garbage right away. 🗑⁣ ⁣ You’ll find it easier to make split-second decisions the more you practice these tips. ⁣ ⁣ Most importantly, ask yourself if you would choose to buy the item in the first place. If not, then you probably shouldn’t bring it into your home. 🏠⁣ ⁣ Q: What freebies drive you nuts?⁣ ⁣ #declutterwithkb #decluttering #declutterlikeamother #declutteryourhome #declutter365 #declutterchallenge declutteryourlife

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