A Simplified Life

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Erin Condren Life Planner Review

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I’ll be honest with y’all. I’m a Type A, planner-in-my-bag, have every weekend scheduled for the next four weeks kind of girl. I keep a planner in my bag, google calendar on my phone, and monthly calendar on the side of the fridge. I have a problem, I know. If you’re like me, HI! Welcome. This is a safe place.
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25 Practical Stocking Stuffers For Men

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In my family, stocking stuffers were always goofy and practical. Starbucks gift cards for coffee lovers, new socks for my dad, and our favorite candy bars were the usual. Stocking stuffers are my favorite part of Christmas because it’s an excuse to get little things that make you think of that person. I’ve put together a list of 25 (practical!) stocking stuffers for men that they’re sure to appreciate.

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Going After Your Dreams

One afternoon in early September, my husband called me while I was at Walmart. I answered the phone and immediately knew something was wrong by the sound of his voice. “Is everything okay?” I asked. “Um. Not really. I just got laid off.” My stomach dropped. I left my cart right where it was in the store and drove home, praying and praying that things would be okay. This is the story of how we dug down deep and made it through.

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Keeping Your Faith When Things Seem Impossible

This post is a little different from what I usually write on TFF, but I like being honest with y’all, and I do my very best to try to help you in any way I can- whether that be healthy eating, finance tips, wedding planning tips, or like today as I share this story.

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4 Simple Breakfasts You Can Meal Prep

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I am a hangry woman until I get my breakfast.

More the “no talkie ’til food” type than the “no talkie ’til coffee” type.

Anyone else?

Eating a good breakfast is one thing that without fail gets my day off on the right foot. Studies actually show that if you eat a healthy breakfast, you’re more likely to make healthier choices throughout the day. These breakfasts can be prepped ahead of time to make your mornings a breeze! Making a healthy choice at “it’s too early for this” o’clock has never been easier.

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What I Learned In Six Months of Marriage

Today marks six months since we said I do! We’ve learned a lot in the last six months. I’ve had to learn how to make healthy meals guy-approved, and that I can no longer sleep diagonally across the queen-sized bed. Andrew has learned that throw pillows are very important, and decorative towels are not to be used. More importantly, we’ve both learned how to forgive, how to compromise, how to respect each other, and more. Here are a few things we’ve learned in six months of marriage.

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