The specific steps to making the camping weekend away happen (without letting the prep work take over your very busy week). I am learning to make space for slowing down, slower adventures, and restful days that are satisfying. I love to spend time out in nature. The first stage to getting away for the weekend…
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Summer Meal Planning – Homemade Dinner Ideas [+ free planning printables!] 🍲🍴
It doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are a few categories I use for my summer meal planning. Simplify your summer meal planning with a handy list of go-to recipes. Today I am sharing some of my favorites to inspire your planning as we head into the summer season. Let’s jump into it! 🍴 Free…
6 Quick Tips for Planning Weekend Trips
How to plan your Weekend RV/Camping Trips so that they actually happen.🙂 In our family, we want weekend RV trips to occur frequently. But this takes some planning and some intention. Weekends away do not magically appear (nor does the budget to pay for campsites, or time to pack). I have discovered there are specific…
Help Needed! – Working Title & Subtitle Ideas for my book
Today is a super quick post. 😁 I am prepping my query letter and book proposal to send out to agents and I would love some input and ideas from you all! Here is what I currently have: Working Title and Subtitle – Title: Subtle Resistance – Subtitle: Live Deliberately & Avoid Overwhelm I am very happy with my…
The Link Between Gossip & the Love of Story
Ever find yourself drawn to gossip and wild news stories to fill that need for connection and excitement, only to end up feeling kinda empty and alone? We have all been wired for a love of story and making connections through relationships. Often we can get sidetracked by gossip and over the top news briefs…
Unpaid Work is Still “Real Work”
Let’s break some WFH myths! Real work is defined by so much more than a paycheck or a schedule set by someone else. Here are 2 of the Work-From-Home myths that really get me fired up. The Myth: My schedule is flexible so I am available during the day. I have lost count of how…
My Top Homemaking & SAHM Tip: The Low-Energy List
Productivity tips to build resilience for your unique life. How do you deal with fatigue during your busy days at home? When are you most productive? Homemaking, being a stay at home parent, writing, homeschooling, working remote, or online contract work can easily become overwhelming. Any job working from home can have unique challenges especially…
Spring Roundup – posts you may have missed & free printables
Hey there! 🌵🌼 The days are getting longer with sunset stretching past dinner time and I see flowers blooming everywhere. Here in the Arizona desert there is so much beauty if you look for it. Join me on Substack to stay updated with the latest blog posts and exclusive content! Let’s embark on this journey…
A Relaxed Rainy Day at Home
My wish for you is that you find your quiet unplanned moments in the midst of a busy season. Check out my quick story for some ideas. Is it possible to slow down when life keeps going? Yes. I think we can. Will it be difficult? Yes. It will be strange to some people and…
What is “Subtle Resistance”?
When we are surrounded by specific norms, we no longer see them as optional but as “the way life is”. I want to challenge a few of those… Let’s jump right in! Here is how I define these words in the beginning pages of my book: subtle – (adj.) nuanced, delicate, skillful, laid back (verb)…