…Simple joy by simpler living
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The Best Oatmeal Cookies with Freshly Milled Flour
Soft, delicious and super healthy too! These cookies are so nutritious they can be eaten for breakfast or a healthy snack. The kids will love them and you will feel good knowing that they are not only great tasting but great for you! Having homemade cookies in my cookie jar makes for a happy kitchen!…
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Simple, Energizing Breakfast Smoothie
What is simpler than a breakfast smoothie! Quick, delicious, and an instant energy booster! We don’t need caffeine in our house, just a fruit smoothie to give a boost to start our day. I simplify our routine by making either a smoothie or a bowl of fresh yogurt every morning as our ” first breakfast”….
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Homemade Yogurt the Easy Way!
Why would you ever want to make your own yogurt when you can buy it at practically any grocery store? Probably for the same reasons why I started: extreme price increases and low stock everywhere. When inflation hit our groceries hard last year, I started looking at the things I bought the highest quantities of…
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Easiest & Healthiest Homemade Bread
The smell of fresh bread wafting through your home is a welcome treat no matter where you are! I have three criteria if I am going to put forth the time and energy to cook. The food must be: super simple, super nutritious, and super delicious. This recipe is a core staple in my house…
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Boosting Collagen Production
There’s a lot of talk these days about wanting to boost collagen production because as we age our bodies produce less and less of this protein. Collagen is the most plentiful protein in our bodies and it is needed to strengthen and support connective tissues all over our bodies including: bones, tendons, muscles, skin and…
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Simple Faith
My mother-in-law passed away unexpectedly two months ago. It was a complete surprise to everyone because she had been in good health for her age until a few months prior. When people pass on to eternity, especially when it is unexpected, it really makes us think about life. And think about death. And ultimately think…
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Homemade Mac & Cheese: Simple, Delicious
It is that time of year again where BBQs and pot lucks are coming into full swing. This Homemade Mac & Cheese recipe is one that I get rave reviews of every time I make it. It is also very filling and easy to make so perfect for a crowd! What Makes It So Delicious…
