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Avoiding Buckets of Ice Water

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

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

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?

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

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]

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…

My Commonplace – Notes On Learning

My Commonplace – Notes On Learning

What is a Commonplace Notebook and how I use it. Tips for life-long learners and those who love to journal. As we write the words of others, we develop our own ideas, building upon the concepts of those who have come before us.1 I was introduced to the idea of a Commonplace notebook when I…

7 Ways to Add Hygge this Summer 🌞

7 Ways to Add Hygge this Summer 🌞

What does it look like to embrace the summer season and create a cozy atmosphere of home without thick blankets or a warm fire? Each season has a uniqueness to it that can change depending on our lifestyle, job, kids, and of course location. But I like to include things into my daily and weekly…

The Monday Meeting – Productivity Tip for Moms

The Monday Meeting – Productivity Tip for Moms

I use this simple productivity tool for communication and unity in our home. We talk about things that need to be done, events that might happen, and anything we need to get ready for. I have heard it said before that communication is kindness. In my relationships and especially within my household clarity is key.…