April Edwards – Embracing Home

My Life Lately – a New Puppy & Embracing Abundance this Christmas Season

Edwards Farmhouse happenings and of course the story and pictures of the newest addition to our home. This year I have leaned into the abundance of the Christmas season. On a whim, I decorated the house the weekend before Thanksgiving. It has made a huge difference for me. It has been so nice to separate…

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All is Calm & All is Bright – Making Christmas Enjoyable

April EdwardsHomemaking, Seasonal Planning

Set the tone for a joyful holiday season by embracing calm, creating space, and preparing with these practical tips for navigating the busy Christmas season. Christmas is always a time of “extra things”. It is a level of busyness that is unmatched in any other part of the year. Multiple family gatherings, performances, school events,…

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Creativity, Burnout, & Seasons of Writing

April EdwardsWriting

How I am finding inspiration in the quiet moments of burnout recovery and hoping to rediscover the joy of creativity after hitting pause. This fall as we started back to our school lessons and the schedule shifted, I felt my creativity drop. It was a subtle shift that happened over a month or so when…

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Cozy Up with Books This Winter: Tips to Inspire Your Kids to Read

April EdwardsHomeschooling, Mom Life

Discover practical tips to help your kids fall in love with reading. Let’s turn books into a source of joy and curiosity, not just another homework assignment! [+ free printable] We can all agree that reading is a great way for our kids to spend some time this winter. Reading is more than just a…

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Ep.#013 – The Power of Hobbies in Adulting

April EdwardsSubtle Resistance Podcast

Looking to break the monotony of adult life? This week, I dive into why hobbies are more than just fun—they’re essential for joy and balance. What if a hobby could actually make adult life more meaningful? I refuse to believe that adult life is meant to be miserable. I accept that this world is difficult,…

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The Power of a Hygge Home: How Your Space Shapes Your Well-Being

April EdwardsHomemaking

Keeping a home organized, clean, and cozy actually takes a lot of work. (Especially during the holidays.) Here are some tips to help you create a comfortable space for life to unfold. Homes are not naturally comfortable and relaxed. The nature of a busy home with kids is chaotic, messy, disorganized, and grimy. The activities…

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Sweater Weather Mornings: Small Changes to Embrace a Calm & Productive Day

April EdwardsUncategorized

Want mornings that feel more peaceful and less rushed? These fall-inspired habits will help you start your day on the right foot—without sacrificing that warm cup of tea or coffee! 🍵😁 We all have areas in our lives where we want to get things done quickly or “get in the zone” faster. Routines are the…

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Feeling Like a Weirdo – Journaling in Public

April EdwardsMom Life, Productivity, Subtle Resistance Podcast

This pivotal moment taught me that intrusive thoughts don’t have to win. I can choose subtle resistance by shaping my productivity on my own terms. My Story – I sat alone at a table by the window in a local taco restaurant. I had just dropped off my daughter at dance class and I had…

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Planning – Academic Year vs. Calendar Year

April EdwardsMom Life, Seasonal Planning

My recent planning realization and why it works for me so much better than January goal setting. I attended public school as a student, then went to college for a teaching degree, and then became a public school teacher. Most of my formative life I spent thinking of each year in terms of what grade…

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My New Digital Organization System

April EdwardsProductivity, Writing

random thoughts on using Notion, digital organization, and layers of To-Do Lists from Tiago Forte’s Building a Second Brain:“Our minds are for having ideas, not holding them. A digital organizational system helps us offload information, freeing mental space for creativity and deeper thinking.”“When you externalize your thoughts into a digital system, you free your mind…

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