SIMPLY THE BECKS https://www.themuseumgirl.com/ Lifestyle Blog for the Working Mom Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:55:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 115394975 Thanksgiving Meal Prep Timeline https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/11/thanksgiving-meal-prep-timeline/ https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/11/thanksgiving-meal-prep-timeline/#respond Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:33:27 +0000 http://www.themuseumgirl.com/?p=949 My Thanksgiving meal only works because I do a little meal prep each day. I work off of a timeline throughout the week. By not thinking ahead and following a plan, you will be stuck doing everything on Thursday and will probably miss the parade. Much of this plan is designed to make the day […]

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]]> https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/11/thanksgiving-meal-prep-timeline/feed/ 0 949 How to Have a Stress-Free Thanksgiving https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/10/how-to-have-a-stress-free-thanksgiving/ https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/10/how-to-have-a-stress-free-thanksgiving/#respond Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:12:22 +0000 http://www.themuseumgirl.com/?p=943 I love making a Thanksgiving meal. Something about coordinating this complicated meal full of comforting and savory dishes brings me joy. I love the scent of the autumn herbs filling my home. Since I’ve lived away from my family in Kentucky for a few years and making it home is a rare treat, spending time […]

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]]> https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/10/how-to-have-a-stress-free-thanksgiving/feed/ 0 943 Oven-Baked Cranberry Sauce https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/10/oven-baked-cranberry-sauce/ https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/10/oven-baked-cranberry-sauce/#respond Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:34:02 +0000 http://www.themuseumgirl.com/?p=935 Ingredients 1 12 Ounce Bag of Fresh Cranberries 2 Cups of Sugar Zest of 1 Orange (I use a Microplane Zester*) 1/3 Cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Directions Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Rinse cranberries. Dry them well. Place cranberries in a 13 x 19 baking dish. Coat evenly with sugar. It will look […]

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]]> https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/10/oven-baked-cranberry-sauce/feed/ 0 935 Oven Roasted Green Beans https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/10/oven-roasted-green-beans/ https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/10/oven-roasted-green-beans/#respond Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:16:40 +0000 http://www.themuseumgirl.com/?p=927 Ingredients 1 Pound of Fresh French Green Beans 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil Pinch of Salt Pinch of Course Black Pepper Directions  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place parchment paper on a 13 x 19 baking sheet (or something in that range). Rinse the green beans. Pat them dry. Toss the green beans in […]

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]]> https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/10/oven-roasted-green-beans/feed/ 0 927 Changes in the Air: September Blog Updates https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/09/september-blog-updates/ https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/09/september-blog-updates/#respond Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:10:06 +0000 http://www.themuseumgirl.com/?p=899 There’s something about the crisp autumn air that inspires me and I couldn’t think of a better time to announce a big change to this blog, plus another exciting update. Big news first… I’m changing my name on Instagram! For years, about a decade, my blog and social media presence has been tied to the […]

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]]> https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/09/september-blog-updates/feed/ 0 899 Cozy & Eco-Friendly Fall | 6 Tips https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/08/cozy-and-eco-friendly-fall/ https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/08/cozy-and-eco-friendly-fall/#respond Sat, 21 Aug 2021 01:58:32 +0000 http://www.themuseumgirl.com/?p=888 Confession – I’ve already busted out the pumpkin spice and am decorating my home for fall. We’re about to enter my favorite time of year when the temperature is perfect and all my favorite styles (boots, sweaters…you name it) are once again weather appropriate. There are many ways to embrace coziness for an eco-friendly fall. This […]

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]]> https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/08/cozy-and-eco-friendly-fall/feed/ 0 888 5 Tips for Working Outdoor Events: Summer https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/07/working-outdoor-summer-events/ https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/07/working-outdoor-summer-events/#respond Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:43:42 +0000 http://www.themuseumgirl.com/?p=866 As a working mom, I know that all days can be hard, especially when it’s a busy day working outdoor events in the summer heat. It’s incredibly important to take care of myself inside and out in that situation. It enables me to be present with my family when I’m in that rest and recovery […]

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]]> https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/07/working-outdoor-summer-events/feed/ 0 866 Maximize Your Budget: Shopping Research https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/05/maximize-your-budget-shopping-research/ https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/05/maximize-your-budget-shopping-research/#respond Fri, 28 May 2021 01:21:13 +0000 http://www.themuseumgirl.com/?p=852 What can you do with a history degree? Shopping research. While I make impulse buys (I’m human), it’s common for me to spend a long time researching products before I make the purchase. I find that when I do some shopping research, I end up with better quality and am happier with what I spent […]

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]]> https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/05/maximize-your-budget-shopping-research/feed/ 0 852 Maximize Your Budget: Pick Out a Good One https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/05/maximize-your-budget-pick-out-a-good-one/ https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/05/maximize-your-budget-pick-out-a-good-one/#respond Thu, 06 May 2021 02:06:56 +0000 http://www.themuseumgirl.com/?p=813 I am beyond excited to share my secrets for saving money when I shop. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be dropping all sorts of content about how to maximize your budget. We’ll explore topics like waiting for a sale or principles of researching a product. These are little tricks that I use to get […]

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]]> https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/05/maximize-your-budget-pick-out-a-good-one/feed/ 0 813 5 Affordable and Easy Eco-Friendly Swaps https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/04/affordable-and-easy-eco-friendly-swaps/ https://www.themuseumgirl.com/2021/04/affordable-and-easy-eco-friendly-swaps/#respond Thu, 22 Apr 2021 01:59:44 +0000 http://www.themuseumgirl.com/?p=752 There’s a lot more my family can do to reduce our impact on the environment. For me, doing my part to take care of the earth is part of my faith as a Christian. I believe as humans we should be good stewards of this planet (Genesis 1:26). I’m committed to working on this, but […]

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