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5 Satisfying Yet Simple Snacks

May 4, 2018 By Laurie Bostwick

5 Simple Yet Satisfying Snacks- These five snacks are easy to make and satisfy a snack need.

This post was sponsored by Weight Watchers International, Inc. as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. When you want a snack, you usually want to get it quickly. Not some long, drawn-out kitchen time. Something satisfying yet simple to create. With summer coming soon, everyone will be looking for simple snacks that don't require a lot of kitchen time. These ideas are perfect- filling, yet easy to make. That's what this post is all about. Satisfying yet simple snacks. This past year has been a difficult one, to say the ...

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

April 8, 2018 By Laurie Bostwick

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

November 10, 2017 By Laurie Bostwick

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…

5 Easy Ways to Fill Your Home With God’s Word

October 23, 2017 By Laurie Bostwick

God’s words set my heart free! But they also helped me to turn that guilt into creativity. I realized that while I may not have a 1-hour chunk of time to set aside for un-distracted devotions, I could still fill my home with God’s Word. A huge thank you to Bridget, Misty, and Rosilind for…

Winter Travel Preparations You Need to Make

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FallForPennzoil #CollectiveBias Over the course of my life, I’ve had the pleasure of living in three different states. I was born in upstate New York, where I enjoyed robust winters filled with snow. When I was 14, my parents,…

Hearty Beef & Bean Chili Bar

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

My Top 12 Homemaking Hacks to Make Your Life Easier

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FamilySavings #CollectiveBias 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…

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Make Your Own Recipe Binder

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Sponsored #WhatMonthlyPain #CollectiveBias My youngest daughter, Mary, is my biggest cheerleader. She has the most level head of any teenager I know. She’s smart, caring, loving, attentive, and a true joy to be around. For example, last month…

Gift Basket for the New Sewing Enthusiast

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StickItToLint #CollectiveBias Growing up, my Mom did a lot of sewing. She made dresses for herself, my Gram, and me. I loved to watch that simple piece of fabric turn into a beautiful dress just for me! I did…

Easy DIY Purse Organization

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 diaper bag stage, I’ve been on the hunt for the best way to carry my needful items. Anyone else miss diaper bags and strollers?! Easy DIY…

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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 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 family, not only do we celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas, but we also have two birthdays in November. Right after Christmas, we have our wedding anniversary and another birthday. …

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!}

{This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BIGSeason #BigLots #CollectiveBias We are blessed to have a trailer on our farm just for guests. This has come in handy when we have family visiting and when the girls have sleepovers. Our home is on the small side,…

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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…

RITZ Mini Salted Caramel Cheesecakes

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RITZpiration #CollectiveBias My all time favorite dessert is salted caramel cheesecakes. My all time favorite cracker is RITZ. For today’s post, I’m combining the two into a quick, easy to make dessert! RITZ Mini Salted Caramel Cheesecakes: Whoever…

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