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Everyone’s vision for the future is personal and unique. But for many, common goals include success, freedom, and prosperity — values closely tied to having your own home and the iconic feeling of achieving the American Dream. A recent survey by Bankrate reveals exactly that: homeownership is still a part of the American Dream. The results show, at 78%, that owning a

Dr Benjamin Hardy Mid-Year Journal Prompts Reflecting back on 2024 so far, as well as Quarter 2 (Q2) specifically– what is the biggest difference now Vs. then? What’s the biggest change in you? There’s a quote I love, “You can be good enough to win but you can’t, because you’re not ready to win.” What would it take for

If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you’re building equity much faster than you might think. Here’s how it works. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Over the past year,

Chill out with a slice of ice cream cake! This crowd-pleasing, totally no-bake Dairy Queen-inspired treat combines two of your favorite ice cream flavors, plus layers of crunchy Oreo cookies, homemade hot fudge, and whipped cream. Because this cake needs to freeze for at least 12 hours prior to serving, it’s a great make-ahead dessert for celebrations. Need

Popsicles are always fun to make—not to mention pretty simple, too. Look no further than these 3-ingredient blueberry yogurt swirl popsicles for a refreshing and satisfying summer treat. Spoiler alert: I love making desserts. But I also love coming up with healthier dessert recipe ideas for my family. Add a little summertime heat wave and enter my homemade yogurt popsicles.

This 7 ingredient no bake s’mores icebox cake has 14 delicious layers! The marshmallow meringue comes together quickly on the stovetop, the chocolate ganache is only 2 ingredients, and the graham crackers provide necessary structure. Layer everything together in a square baking pan and chill in the refrigerator overnight. I’ve had “s’mores cake” on my baking bucket

Using extra rich homemade brownies and your favorite flavor ice cream, you can make brownie ice cream sandwiches at home. My #1 tip: Give the assembled brownies plenty of time to freeze so they slice into neat squares or rectangles. Complete with 8-ingredient homemade brownies, these brownie ice cream sandwiches are inspired by the store-bought version we

Skip the store-bought and make summertime strawberry shortcake completely from scratch with this recipe! Biscuits recipe updated in 2022. Using less flour and baking powder, adding a bit of baking soda, and including a dough folding step, these sweet biscuits are better than ever. They’re simply perfect for holding juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream! Today is real

The ratio of cereal to marshmallow makes or breaks a rice krispie treat… literally! For extra gooey and buttery rice krispie treats, use this recipe. The addition of a little extra butter and marshmallow, plus a splash of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, makes all the difference. I wasn’t going to publish this recipe

You’re going to love these 7-ingredient key lime pie bars, a square version of my favorite key lime pie recipe. Cream cheese adds the most delightful cheesecake flavor (and helps the bars set!), and a buttery graham cracker crust is a wonderful base for the tangy filling. Like key lime pie (or even mini margarita cheesecakes!), these key lime pie bars