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SIMPLE LIVING

Since we have gotten married, we have been on a quest to simplify life. We don’t want to hustle through life, dragging our kids along for the ride. We want to slow down, work hard and rest well. In the last seven years we have gotten better, learned new ways to simply the life around us so that we can invest in relationships and faith building.

SIMPLE LIVING
GENEROSITY IS KEY TO BETTER MENTAL HEALTH

GENEROSITY IS KEY TO BETTER MENTAL HEALTH

Posted by By GRIT CREEK February 29, 2024Posted inSIMPLE LIVING, THE BLOG
While we are working on this blog post about the link between generosity and mental health. Please check out these two links. One is to an article about how acts…
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FIVE WAYS TO BE MORE INTENTIONAL IN LIFE

FIVE WAYS TO BE MORE INTENTIONAL IN LIFE

Posted by By GRIT CREEK February 17, 2024Posted inSIMPLE LIVING, THE BLOG
Have you ever felt like life is chaotic? Does it feel suffocating to be dealing with problems you made for yourself yesterday or earlier today? This post came out of…
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WAYS WE WENT FROM AIMLESS TO INTENTIONAL LIVING

WAYS WE WENT FROM AIMLESS TO INTENTIONAL LIVING

Posted by By GRIT CREEK February 17, 2024Posted inSIMPLE LIVING, THE BLOG
Intentional living became the way we started living after we got married and the aimless days were no longer bringing joy. Especially when we made ourselves some small humans to…
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BETTER TOOLS FOR THE BEGINNING GARDENER

BETTER TOOLS FOR THE BEGINNING GARDENER

Posted by By GRIT CREEK January 22, 2024Posted inSIMPLE LIVING, THE BLOG
These tools are the basics. I have used these on a daily or weekly basis during my first season of gardening. Honestly this is the practical end of the list…
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SECRETS TO THE BEST TOMATO BISQUE

SECRETS TO THE BEST TOMATO BISQUE

Posted by By GRIT CREEK January 19, 2024Posted inSIMPLE LIVING, THE BLOG
I grew up on Campbells tomato soup - which is SO comforting and simple. In the last few years we have started making a long simmer tomato bisque and it…
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BETTER EASY TACO SIDES

BETTER EASY TACO SIDES

Posted by By GRIT CREEK January 13, 2024Posted inSIMPLE LIVING, THE BLOG
Every family has their favorite sides for tacos. We are no different. We have our very favorites combined here so that you are easily get to the ones you want.…
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YEAR IN REVIEW: WHAT WE ATE IN 2023

YEAR IN REVIEW: WHAT WE ATE IN 2023

Posted by By GRIT CREEK January 12, 2024Posted inSIMPLE LIVING, THE BLOG
This is an honest look at what we have eaten in the year. Is it interesting, I doubt it. But - it is a year in review for us. Looking…
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GIFT BETTER CHRISTMAS MEMORIES INSTEAD OF CLUTTER

GIFT BETTER CHRISTMAS MEMORIES INSTEAD OF CLUTTER

Posted by By GRIT CREEK December 5, 2023Posted inSIMPLE LIVING, THE BLOG
I am certain you have heard to give "experiences" instead of toys or items. When this has been presented to me it has felt like "give a Disney vacation" or…
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FIVE SIMPLE WAYS OF LIVING THAT MAKE A BETTER HOME

FIVE SIMPLE WAYS OF LIVING THAT MAKE A BETTER HOME

Posted by By GRIT CREEK December 2, 2023Posted inSIMPLE LIVING, THE BLOG
There are many ways we can improve our homes. More natural light, kitchen gadgets, or new decor. Many of the places on the internet highlight how these things will give…
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SIMPLE GIFTS: GUIDE FOR BOYS

SIMPLE GIFTS: GUIDE FOR BOYS

Posted by By GRIT CREEK November 22, 2023Posted inSIMPLE LIVING, THE BLOG
When looking through the list of toys we have received over the last five years there are certainly winner among the gifts. Without too much explanation, kids will gravitate towards…
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