With the house remodeled and green grass coming up, here is Ally’s bucket list for backyard hosting this summer.
Author: Ally Veldhuisen
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A Grown Girl’s Guide to Insecurity
Insecurity is not only the young person’s affliction. Read what Ally learned through writing a guide to insecurity for grown girls.
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Back-of-the-Hand Banana Bread
Recipes you know like the back of your hand are the best. Ally has perfected this banana bread recipe as a great everyday treat.
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Embracing Messy Play for Your Child’s Growth
Messy play isn’t always fun for everyone (namely the clean up crew!) but here are some helpful tips from Ally to make it more enjoyable together.
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Recipe Review: Mexican Casserole from Rachel Hollis’ Real Life Dinners
Looking for a new down-to-earth recipe? Get Ally’s take on the Mexican Casserole recipe from Rachel Hollis’ Real Life Dinners.
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How “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” is Hurting Christian Hospitality
How The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is Hurting Christian Hospitality Why “what serves us” is dangerous February 10, 2024 | 4 min read Ally Veldhuisen I haven’t read the entirety of Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, but I have watched a few episodes of her…
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Navigating from Toxic Positivity to Self-Aware Optimism
Ally’s journey of realizing how constant positivity, though well-intentioned, can minimize others’ experiences and invalidate their feelings.
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5 Lessons I Learned Through DIY Home Renovation
5 Lessons I Learned Through DIY Home Renovation December 9, 2023 | 7 min read Ally Veldhuisen A year ago, my husband and I decided to move to Washington, back to my hometown. For a few reasons out of our control, we agreed to buy our home sight unseen last…
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7 Reasons Why Getting Lost is Good for Your Soul
7 Reasons Why Getting Lost is Good for Your Soul November 4, 2023 | 7 min read Ally Veldhuisen When was the last time you got lost? Not figuratively… literally. When did you last take a wrong turn and have no idea how to get to where you needed to…
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No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Chia Granola Bars
No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Chia Granola Bars October 25, 2023 | 3 min read Ally Veldhuisen Grocery prices in 2023 and my husband’s appetite for granola bars are definitely not a match made in heaven! I’m constantly on the lookout for a cheaper way to have wholesome, grab’n’go foods on hand…