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Easy Taco Soup Recipe You Can Fix and Forget

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This easy taco soup recipe is so delicious! I love that I can make this crockpot taco soup in only minutes! #easyrecipe

I think I have an obsession with easy recipes. I love to cook for my family but I love it even more when I am cooking an easy recipe that everyone loves. Almost all of the recipes I share on blog are easy recipes. They are recipes any one can make, with regular ingredients and very little prep. When I made my Aunt Renee's easy taco soup recipe last month, I knew it was past time to share it on the blog. This easy taco soup is exactly what the title says. You can assemble in a matter of minutes, simmer in the crock pot, and enjoy a delicious dinner whenever you are ready! One of my … Read More...

Most Popular Posts of 2018

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As we start the new year, I always like to look back and see what were the most popular posts viewed at Joyfully Thriving. The 2018 list had some overlap with 2017's most popular posts list but there were some changes and additions. In case you are new here this year or missed some of this content, here are the ten most popular posts of 2018 (in descending order). 10. Who doesn't love earning free gift cards? I certainly do and am happy others enjoy learning 4 Quick Ways to Earn Gift Cards. These are the extract strategies I am using this year to start saving for a cash Christmas! 9. … Read More...

Free Printable Christmas Planner to Help You Get Ready for Christmas

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Free Printable Christmas Planner

No matter the time of year, it is always good to plan ahead. I plan for Christmas year around but once November hits, my to do list really starts to grow. I don't put up decorations until after Thanksgiving because I want to savor each season. But once December 1st arrives? I am in full Christmas preparation mode! When I started thinking about all there was to do, I realized it would be helpful to have a Christmas planner to get organized for the season. I love my bullet journal and have lots of lists in there, but sometimes? Sometimes you need specific lists for a specific purpose. I … Read More...

Unique Graduation Gifts for a Christian Graduate

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It's that time of year when we are beginning to celebrate graduations! Whether graduating from Kindergarten or eighth grade, high school or college, these milestones are worth celebrating. There are countless recommendations for unique graduation gifts but would do you give the Christian graduate that is unique and faith-based? I like unique Christian graduation gifts that will celebrate the graduate and encourage them in their faith. That is what I want in a graduation gift. Four of my cousins graduated from my alma mater, Concordia University Seward, this weekend. I am so proud of them, … Read More...

Ultimate List of Baby Things to Buy Before Birth

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I'm in the final weeks before our third baby is to be born. I am one of those practical, planner moms, and this pregnancy has focused me even more. Considering I have an (almost) 4 year old son, an (almost) 2 year old daughter, and a baby on the way, I know our life is about to change dramatically! It does with every baby. That's why I want to share my ultimate list of baby things to buy before birth with you.  When your new baby finally arrives, it is a time like no other! You don't get these first days back, exhausting as they may be. Your days and nights will be spent feeding the baby … Read More...

Most Popular Posts of 2017

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As we start the new year, I always like to look back and see what were the most popular posts viewed at Joyfully Thriving. The 2017 list had some overlap with 2016's most popular posts list but there were some changes and additions. In case you are new here this year or missed some of this content, here are the ten most popular posts of 2017 (in descending order). 10. Who doesn't love earning free gift cards? I know I certainly do and am happy others enjoy learning 4 Quick Ways to Earn Gift Cards. 9. How to Create Photo Albums for Free is where I share my love of Shutterfly photo … Read More...

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