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‘Tis the season for lots of purchases, grocery hauls, gift guides and more. But I thought it might be an interesting exercise to point out some things I’m NOT buying this Christmas season. Not because I expect everybody to make the same decisions, but because I think it’s good to pause and consider the “why” behind our purchases and decide if it’s really worth it for our particular household and circumstances!

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A realistic look at what dinner and dinner time actually looks like in a regular, real life home. Spend the week with me as I throw dinner together, and hopefully share some easy meal ideas for your family!

In this video, I’m sharing a week of real-life `family dinner` moments in our busy household with three teenagers. You’ll see how we tackle `weeknight dinner` with a mix of homemade dishes and takeout, and how `meal prep` doesn’t always go as planned! If you need some `easy dinner` or `dinner ideas` for your own family, I hope this honest look at our kitchen helps.

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Here’s an honest look at what this regular mom got her kids and husband for Christmas. We have 3 teenagers, and we don’t do a ton of electronics, so it can be a challenge. If you’re looking for some ideas for gifts that are fun, practical, or meaningful, including a few unique ideas, I hope you find this video helpful!

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Catan game pieces: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1173596745/wooden-set-to-settlers-game-28-colors?ref=yr_purchases
Funny Catan Victory Point Cards: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1872212490/victim-mentality-card-compatible-with?ref=yr_purchases

*I decided to glue a small wooden bead on the bottom side of the top of these so they “tilt” just a little on the table and hold the cards better.

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👩🏼‍🍳 PANTRY COOKING PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh7bR5ebGiwMtSPYpKstdfbCuUjOHy4Cu

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