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Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

French Dip Sandwiches are one of those dishes that are messy but oh so worth it! The delicious, tender beef, smothered with cheese, in a chewy bun, dipped into rich beef broth . . . YUM! The other day, I saw a video on Facebook (isn't that where much of our recipe inspiration comes from these days?!) showing a recipe for French Dip Sandwiches made in the Crock Pot. Except the recipe was simply adding two cans of stock and soup to a roast and cooking it. I'm more of a "from scratch" type of cook and try to avoid those type of recipes if I can. This is not to say that I don't enjoy those types ...

5 Ways You Can Help a Grieving Mama Celebrate Special Days

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This will be my second Mother’s Day celebrated without one of my children. Our 17-year-old daughter, Natalie, was killed in a car crash May 1, 2017. I became a grieving Mama that day. It’s been a very long year for our me and our family. Mother’s Day, 2017, came merely 13 days after Natalie’s death. It…

It’s Not Worth It- Don’t Drive Distracted

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Our precious 17-year-old daughter, Natalie, was killed almost one year ago in a completely preventable car crash that involved distracted driving. While there was more to this particular crash than simply being distracted, being distracted could have been a factor. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. I want to share with you a paper that…

One Big But Simple Step for Quality Sleep -- Quality sleep is so crucial to our health and wellness. A quality mattress goes a long way to ensuring quality sleep!

One Big Yet Simple Step for Quality Sleep

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Quality sleep — what does this mean for you? Getting enough of it is super important for your health and wellness. What’s holding you back from getting the quality sleep you need? You’ve heard it said, “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!” Perhaps not the best use of grammar, but I think we can…

Winter Travel Preparations You Need to Make

Winter travel preparations done ahead of time can make the difference between arriving safely at your destination and being stranded on the side of the road. These preparations are simple to do, but oh so important! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FallForPennzoil #CollectiveBias…

Hearty Beef & Bean Chili Bar

Make hosting your next get together a breeze with this hearty beef and bean chili bar! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WasteNoPaste #CollectiveBias As the weather becomes more fall-like, like many others, I find myself cooking more comfort food. I also crave…

My Top 12 Homemaking Hacks to Make Your Life Easier

Homemaking is my passion! I realize that not all feel this way, so I love to share tips and tricks with my readers. Here are my top 12 homemaking hacks. These tips, shortcuts, and techniques all help to save me time in the kitchen. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its…

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Make Your Own Recipe Binder

Use these printables to create your own recipe binder. You can create a custom recipe binder for a child moving out on their own, as a gift for a new member of your family, or just to organize all of those recipes that you’ve printed and tried! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias,…

Gift Basket for the New Sewing Enthusiast

Do you have a new sewing enthusiast on your gift list? Maybe that sewing enthusiast is you? Here’s a great gift basket idea to give them a great start into the world of sewing. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StickItToLint #CollectiveBias Growing up, my…

Easy DIY Purse Organization

Purse organization is possible! You don’t have to dump the entire contents of your purse out to find that hair bob that your daughter needs! Special thanks to Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser for sponsoring this post on DIY purse organization! All opinions are mine alone. #GIVEEXTRAGETEXTRA #Walgreens #CollectiveBias Ever since my youngest outgrew the…

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7 Cost Increases to Prepare For Before Retirement

Retirement is something we all need to prepare for and plan out. We also tend to stress over this more than nearly any other future event. We ask ourselves questions like, “Will I have enough money? What will happen if I outlive my money? What will the economy be like? Will I have Social Security?…

5 Ways to Build an Emergency Fund with Very Little Money

Building an emergency fund doesn’t have to feel like a wishful thought. Nor does trying to save your money have to feel hopeless. A huge thank you to Micah Klug of Home Faith Family for this guest post! As a child, my parents stressed the importance of saving money. They would always say, “There will be…

Coupons.com to know you’re getting the best deal!

This post is sponsored by Coupons.com, but my love for the site is all my own. 🙂 Coupons.com to know you’re getting the best deal! As a frugal person, I always shop for the best deal. I shop the clearance racks, find discount codes for online shopping, and use coupons. One of my favorite coupon…

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Start a New Day After Thanksgiving Tradition

This year, start a new day AFTER Thanksgiving tradition. It’s the perfect day to slow down and enjoy a day of rest in the very busy holiday season. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HonestSimpleTurkey #CollectiveBias The holiday season is upon us. In our…

8 Ideas for St Patrick’s Day party fun!

While our family is not Irish, we do love a good reason to host a party! A St Patrick’s Day party is quite fun for the Irish at heart! I know there is great religious significance to March 17th, but for this post, I’m going to focus on the party aspect of this day….

Get Christmas Ready {and No Bake Chewy Granola Bar recipe} ~ Successful Homemakers

Get Christmas Ready {and No Bake Chewy Granola Bars recipe!}

One of our favorite things to do is decorate for Christmas while enjoying snacks. I’d like to share with you my easy no-bake chewy granola bars recipe. Easily mix up a batch to share after school, during the holidays, or any time you want a quick snack! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias,…

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5 Quick & Easy Dinners for Busy Days

You may not be vegan, or even vegetarian, but these 5 quick & easy dinner ideas can still satisfy a hungry family when you’re pressed for time in getting dinner on the table! The plant-based meals will please every palate! Thanks to Evelyne McNamara of The Vegan Reset for sharing this post! 5 Quick & Easy…

Make these Garlic Herb Cheese Bombs with only 5 ingredients and a little time!

Mouth-watering Garlic Herb Cheese Bombs

These mouthwatering garlic herb cheese bombs are super easy to make and require only 5 simple ingredients. They would be great served with Spaghetti & Meatballs! Mouthwatering Garlic Herb Cheese Bombs Servings: 12 rolls Ingredients Needed: – 12 frozen ready-to-bake dinner roll dough balls – 3 Mozzarella cheese sticks – 4 diced garlic cloves –…

Sweet and Savory Strawberry Recipes

Freshly picked strawberries are a treat in and of themselves. Even the sweet scent of a strawberry field is enough to make your mouth water. The juicy strawberry is a popular fruit in many recipes from pies and cheesecakes to dips and smoothies. Strawberries are a versatile fruit and can be used in various ways when…

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