Family-Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies 1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup butter (room temperature)3/4 cup brown sugar3/4 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt2 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 cups of Chocolate Chips Preheat oven to 375 degrees.In a large mixing bowl beat the butter, shortening and sugars together on medium speed until well combined.Add [...]
Easy 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies If you’re looking for a quick fall treat that tastes like it took way more effort than it did, this recipe is for you! With just three simple ingredients, you’ll have soft, fluffy pumpkin cookies that are perfectly spiced and studded with chocolate chips. 1 box spice cake mix (dry mix [...]
If you’re anything like me, you’ve worked hard to simplify your home. A simpler home creates more room for joy, connection, and peace. But when the holidays roll around, it can feel like an influx of “stuff” threatens to undo all your progress. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas. I love the magic of [...]
Adding a fireplace to your home can seem like a daunting task, but with a little planning and the right materials, it's a project anyone can tackle. In our craftsman rental home, we wanted to create a fireplace to add charm and coziness to the living room. This step-by-step guide will walk you through how [...]
One Pot Pasta This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners. It is so simple and delicious, and a bonus is that it is easy clean-up. 1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped onion6 garlic cloves (finely chopped)1 14.5-ounce can unsalted petite diced tomatoes, undrained or 3 handfuls cherry tomatoes1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such [...]
What is the Design of the Week? This is a series that brings you a full room design and decor inspiration for you to use in your own home. I am excited to give you a glimpse into what I have been creating and looking forward to sharing an exclusive look at my most recent [...]
I wrapped up my annual Simple Home Challenge and I wanted to share a quick recap of my top takeaways from this fun and transformative decluttering challenge. 1. Decluttering takes time. Simplifying your home takes time, but it also makes time. This is a process and not a race. Small changes overtime will create a compound [...]
Part of my journey when creating a simple home was learning how to be intentional about what I brought into my home. Often people shy away from the world of minimalism because they view it as restrictive. However, I disagree, it is not about depriving yourself, it is actually the opposite. It is about surrounding [...]
I was honored to be a part of the Container Store Ambassador program this year where I was able to organize so many spaces in my home. I thought it would be fun to share my top 10 must have products that I put to use in my own home. The Container Store has the [...]
Moist and Easy Carrot Cake Recipe This is my Grandma's recipe and it is so delicious and moist. 1.5 Cups Vegetable Oil2 Cups Brown Sugar2 Cups Grated Carrots1 Cup Crushed Pineapple with Juice1 Cup Chopped Nuts (Walnuts or Pecans)2.5 Cups Flour1/2 Tsp Salt1 Tsp Baking Soda2 Tsp CinnamonFrosting8 Oz Cream Cheese (Cold)1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter [...]
