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10 Must Have Essential Oils for Your Medicine Cabinet

Looking for a natural remedy for your most common aches and pains? Essential oils can help, and we’re sharing the 10 most useful ones for your health.

Copycat Kind Bar Recipe

Posted by Ruth Soukup | Breakfast Recipes, Sides, Snacks & Starters |

Dietary restrictions can make finding snacks really tough. That’s why we love Kind Bars, but we didn’t always like the price tag on them. So we found a super simple way to make them at home. In just 40 minutes, you’ll have yourself enough delicious, gluten-free, dairy-free snack bars for 1-2 weeks!

Fresh Veggie Scramble

Posted by Ruth Soukup | Breakfast Recipes, Vegetarian-Friendly Recipes |

Want to make a special breakfast dish on the weekend? Something beyond the cereal or ready-made breakfasts of the week? We’ve got your back. This fast and easy recipe can help you use up some of the extra veggies you may have chopped throughout the week while also making that weekend breakfast a little extra special for the family.

Inexpensive Activities for More Family Fun

Posted by Ruth Soukup | Spend Less

Family time doesn’t always have to be long vacations or epic road trips. Family time can be ANY time. You just need to make the most of the little moments you have. These creative ideas can help you connect with your kids even on a budget.

Super Simple Meatloaf

Posted by Ruth Soukup | Main Course Recipes |

Winter calls for warm meals and comfort foods, and this Super Simple Meatloaf checks all the right boxes. It’s easy to prepare and put into the oven so you have more time to do what you need and a delicious meal to bring the family together any day of the week.

Mind-Blowingly Simple Ways to Save

Posted by Ruth Soukup | Spend Less

Do you ever walk into Target with a small list and walk out having spent $100 or more? Us too … more times than we’d like to admit, and it adds up quickly. If it seems like you get to the end of the month and wonder, “Where did all of our money go?”, you should keep reading to learn our tips and tricks to save more on everyday items.

Quick and Easy Diet Soup

Posted by Ruth Soukup | Main Course Recipes, Soup Recipes, Vegetarian-Friendly Recipes |

Looking to shed some of your holiday weight? This quick and easy winter diet Soup recipe is healthy, flavorful, and budget friendly.

Hit Restart for the Life You Want

Posted by Ruth Soukup | Better Productivity

Do you feel like you can’t live the life you want? Let us help you set the right goals and see them through in 6 areas of your life.

“Meaty” Vegetarian Lasagna

Posted by Ruth Soukup | Main Course Recipes, Vegetarian-Friendly Recipes |

Think lasagna from scratch is too much work? This “meaty” vegetarian lasagna comes together fast with some basic pantry staples.

How to Survive the Post-Holiday Blues

Posted by Ruth Soukup | Better Life |

After the last Christmas decoration is packed away, it can be a challenge to find joy in the every day. Maybe you spent more than you planned, or overindulged in the feast. Whatever is stealing your joy, we’ve got a fix for you. Here are 5 ways to face the sadness of winter and overcome it for more balance and joy.

Spicy Chocolate Cookies

Posted by Ruth Soukup | Dessert Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Holiday Resources |

Looking for a unique dessert recipe? These spicy chocolate cookies are a simple and delightful treat to enjoy around the holiday season!

Semi-Homemade Holiday Cookies

Posted by Ruth Soukup | Dessert Recipes, Holiday Recipes |

Need festive treats fast? These holiday cookies can be made in under an hour and create a fun activity for the whole family as you prepare your home for Christmas.

Jumpstart Your Savings Goals Now

Posted by Ruth Soukup | Fix Your Budget |

Is getting a handle on your finances your number one resolution? You can set yourself up to be successful in your savings goals starting today.

Love Your Boomerang Children Well

Posted by Ruth Soukup | Better Life |

Just when you think you have an empty nest, your “kid” might be returning home. How do you respect and establish their autonomy as adults while still enforcing your own space and house rules? We’ve got 10 tips to help you love them well in this challenging time.

Easy Peppermint Bark Fudge

Posted by Sammi Ricke | Dessert Recipes, Holiday Recipes |

Try this easy peppermint bark fudge recipe this holiday season. It’s a festive dessert that everyone will love! Peppermint and chocolate are classic.

How to Create a Financial Plan for the Year – December