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Hi, I’m Samantha — The Real Life Behind Simply Samantha 🌻
I figured it might be time to reintroduce myself. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning, stumbled across one of my recipes, found me through social media, or somehow landed here while searching for what to make for dinner — hi. I’m Samantha. And this is Simply Samantha. So, who is Samantha? That answer depends a little on the day. I’m a wife and a mom of three. I work full-time in health and wellness programming. I’ve spent more than 16 years serving in the South Dakota Army National Guard. I’m a homeowner, gardener, home cook, occasional DIY-er, and someone who is almost always trying to figure out what we’re…
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📚 What I’m Reading, Loving, and Learning Lately
This is one of those “behind the scenes of my life and brain” kind of posts—what I’m reading, what I’m loving, and what I’m learning in this season. We’re already a good month and a half into 2026, which honestly feels a little wild. This is usually the point in the year where people fall into one of three camps: No matter where you’re at—I’m here to remind you: you’re not behind, you’re not out, and you’re definitely not done. You can fall off the rails and get back on. There is absolutely nothing that says one rough week (or month) means the whole year is a wash. 📖 What…
