Author: Stephanie Miller
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The best homemade pumpkin spice mix recipe
This recipe for homemade pumpkin spice is a slight variation on the classic pumpkin pie spice recipe. It’s warm, spicy, and oh so cozy. Make a big batch and keep it on hand for all your fall baking. Imagine, if you will, you’re enjoying a nice cup of coffee while you look out your living…
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Tips to save money during the holidays
We can all use more tips to save money during the holidays. Let’s think through the categories of spending during the holidays and go through them individually. But first! Before we dive into our money-saving tips, we first need to talk about something… The people in your life that you want to bless this…
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Tips to stay sane during the holidays this year
If you’re looking for a few tips to stay sane during the holidays this year, then let’s discuss a few ideas here. We will talk about making a plan, having a budget, staying on track, and how to still find joy this holiday season. Confession… I LOVE Christmas. I use Christmas dishes year round. I…
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What is the definition of a homemaker?
Have you ever wondered what exactly a full-time homemaker does? This is a high-level overview of some of the “pillars” of homemaking. If you’re a homemaker looking to hone a few skills, don’t let this post overwhelm you! Simply choose one area at a time to work on improving. Growth is the goal, not perfection.…
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How to declutter when your family won’t let you
Let’s talk about how to declutter when your family won’t let you. Related Post: How can minimalism change your life for the better? Trying to declutter your home when you live with people who don’t want you to mess with their stuff can be hard. As a homemaker, the home is our “domain”. This means,…
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How to give a thoughtful gift to anyone
This guide on how to give a thoughtful gift to anyone will give you the tools to find the perfect gift for anyone on your list! During the holiday season, or even birthdays, we will need to find meaningful gifts for people we adore. Even if gift giving isn’t one of your love languages, you…
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How can minimalism change your life for the better?
There are so many ways that minimalism can change your life for the better! Here, we’ll talk about a few ways that minimalism can vastly improve your life, such as: Our minimalist journey Many years of minimalism have been a huge blessing for our family. It’s helped us avoid overstimulation for kids and parents alike.…
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Tips to prepare for an unmedicated “natural” birth
Our birthing experience has the potential to be one of our most cherished memories, or one of our most traumatic experiences of our lives. If your goal is to have a natural childbirth without the use of pain medication, then I have a few encouragements for you. God is the one who creates new life.…
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Ultimate postpartum essentials for your home birth
This list of postpartum essentials for your home birth will help you think through everything you might need for a smooth recovery! Along with a list of essential items, I’m going to include some “nice-to-have” items. Good postpartum care is so important for our health, even years down the road. Please don’t ignore your needs…
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Ultimate home birth supplies and essentials list
This ultimate home birth supplies and essentials list will help you think through everything you might need for a successful home birth. *I’m a minimalist, so my list consists of only essential items. *To all of the expectant mothers reading this, I’d like to say “Congratulations!” This is such a sweet and precious time to…