restful productivity to live deliberately & avoid overwhelm 

In Memory of Woofie 🩵🐾

Remembering stories of joy and companionship while holding the grief and loss of our sweet dog. It was November 2007 and my pregnant belly made the perfect shelf as I sat in a plastic chair in the adoption area. I held a miniature dapple dachshund puppy as it snuggled and wriggled against my chest and…

Avoiding Buckets of Ice Water

The transition into Back to School Season can often feel harsh and abrupt. I plan to do things differently this season. [ + free PDFs ] 🌞 Our society treats transitions like a bucket of ice water dumped on our heads. Fast, cold, abrupt, and shocking to our systems. Then we wonder why we can’t…

Bullet Journaling & The Weekly Review

This routine has felt like unlocking a new achievement in adulting. What does my weekly planning look like? What kinds of things do I think about and what do I focus on? Details and tips for you. “The first step to recovering from decision fatigue, to get out from under the pile of choices weighing…

Counter Clutter: The Invisible Enemy of My Productivity

How changing my habits with my cluttered kitchen counters made me more productive and gave me clarity. My dad was a professional chef, he taught me all about kitchen efficiency.  I learned about cooking tools, ways to prep your station, how to chop fruits and vegetables, and how to batch together tasks to get food prep done quickly.…

What does “Embracing Home” mean to me?

When I hit burnout at age 38, I knew that I was not alone. One question has driven my writing and desire to create practical tools for others. When I hit burnout at age 38, I realized many women face similar struggles in their late 30s and early 40s. This led me to explore the…

Capacity – Personal Growth

I think of a sound board when I look at snapshots of my life. There are times when I have space for growth and forward momentum, then others when that becomes a background track. I met my husband serving in college ministry at church. We chatted over the soundboard before and after meetings. Those interactions…

Theme Days & Bucket Lists🌞 [+ free printable]

My favorite planning tip to enjoy this season without feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Practical ways to structure your Summer days at home. Summer can be very complicated. We all look forward to the different pace that summer brings. I always picture it being simple, full of popsicles, swimming, and fun. But it often does not…