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How to Get Free Gift Cards

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It's a New Year and one of my resolutions has been to recommit to using Swagbucks daily. I've written about other ways I earn free gift cards here and I am continuing to do all those things. Still, one of my goals this year is to earn more free gift cards than I did last year so I am focusing today on how to do that with Swagbucks . Post updated January 2018. This post contains affiliate links but I only recommend products that I love and use. You can read more in my disclosure policy. I am a firm believer that every little bit counts and something is always better than nothing. That is … Read More...

A New Year of Goals for 2018

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Happy New Year, everyone! I took an unplanned blogging break due to Christmas festivities, a sick husband and kids, and a long drive to Texas after Christmas. This past month has been a whirlwind and I am eager to get settled into my routines again and begin this new year. I've been thinking about my goals for the new year of 2018 for several weeks now. I always have the tendency to tackle huge goals and dream big dreams. Of course, I want to declutter my whole house, cook more from scratch, save money on our grocery bill, create more photo books, figure out a good cleaning schedule once … 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...

How to Start a Bullet Journal that Will Change Your Life

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I've put off writing this post for much too long. Why? Because I finally discovered a planner that works for me and while I am in love with it, I didn't exactly know how to go about sharing it with you without rambling on and on. No longer. Learn how to start a bullet journal now because it has truly changed my life.  I started my bullet journal in September 2016 and wasn't sure if it would last. A year later, I'm more in love with it than ever. It has organized every area of my life, from daily to do lists, to menu plans, big projects, blogging, financial goals and so much more. I have … Read More...

An Easy Recipe for the Softest Scones You’ll Ever Make

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I like to serve special breakfast recipes to my family and friends so am always looking for easy, delicious recipes everyone will love. On one particular snow day, I stumbled across this easy recipe for homemade scones and decided to give it a try. I had never made homemade scones before and was pleasantly surprised by how easy they were to make. A few simple ingredients and I was intrigued by the addition of yogurt. It turns out that it is the secret to making soft scones. Yogurt. Who would have known? After tasting the scones, warm from the oven, I decided that this recipe was a … Read More...

5 Insanely Helpful Ways to Get Ready for Christmas Now

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With Christmas quickly approaching, my mind is constantly racing with thoughts of everything that needs to be done. My to-do list currently has over 100 things to do on it with more being added by the day. How will I do it all, I wonder? Am I alone in feeling this way? I don't think so. I think every busy Mom feels this way, especially in the holiday season. As soon as the calendar turns to November or (gasp), December, our minds start racing. To help us all approach the Christmas season with joy and less stress, I have compiled some helpful ways to get ready for Christmas right now. It … Read More...

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