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Join me as I inspire you to savor what really matters in life all while we minimize life’s chaos & clutter, maximize our creativity and enjoy home cooked food! Welcome to Simple Acres where we create abundance in life with less.
How to Overcome Trials in Life
How to overcome trial in life? That is a good question. I have been distant here for several years. After losing our daughter two years ago and nearly losing my 9-5 it's accurate to say I lost some of my inspiration to write and connect as fully as I would have liked...
The Best Fourth of July Desserts
Summer is here full of memory making, slowing down and cherishing our families and friends. As an American I love the Fourth of July! I value the sacrifice, passion, commitment, love and hard work many put forth and continue to offer to defend our freedom. That being...
Ranch Seasoned Popcorn
This post is sponsored by Hidden Valley Ranch but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. It’s been a long school year and now it’s time to enjoy summer! The busyness of the year slows and makes way for sharing delicious meals and more quality time...
5 Easy Ways to Keep a House Clean with Pets
This post is sponsored by The Libman Company but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Mom life with now 4 kids, 3 cats, a dog, a dozen chickens, a couple sheep and a herd of cows can make keeping a clean house hard to achieve. I am excited to share 5...
10 Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is the perfect time to show you care and appreciate all your mom has and does for you. Often we think that spending a lot of money is needed for special occasions but that is not true. Gifts are from the heart, the thought really does matter and not...
How to Make Week Night Recipes Simple
This post is sponsored by Hidden Valley Ranch, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. It’s been a long day of work and now it’s JUST begun! The busyness of kids, hungry tummy’s, homework to be done, sports to be practiced and SO much more! Simplifying...
Chocolate and Strawberry Brownies
Have you ever had Strawberry Brownies? So often strawberries and chocolate are eaten together as a complimentary dessert. I took the thought of chocolate dipped strawberries and converted it into a brownie. These chewy, chocolate brownies layered with fresh...
Baked Ranch Pretzels
Do you ever crave a crunchy and salty snack but don't want to run to the store? These Baked Ranch Pretzels are simple, delicious and take minutes to whip up in the kitchen. After you make these you won't feel the need to buy store bought snacks! All you need is three...
Spring Bunny Bottom Sugar Cookies
I have the cutest Spring Bunny Bottom Sugar Cookies you will ever eat! Who doesn't love the thought of a fluffy, soft, oh-so-cute bunny butt! I know it sounds like I have a problem...well maybe I am slightly obsessed BUT after these cookies touch your lips you will be...