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,…
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…
The Arizona desert does not change drastically in the fall. It is a slow cooling down and not much visual change. Most of the local trees stay a dusty green color throughout the year. There are very few trees that actually show the change of the seasons in my neighborhood. This means that I need…
Each season of the year has challenges and changes. I want to apply those lessons learned, not repeat them endlessly. Reflection brings me valuable insight. I am inspired to do reflection by what Brené Brown calls Act 2 – The Messy Middle. Characters in a movie, book or any story get stuck in Act 2.…
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…
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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…
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…
Even though it is mid October, today was over 105° F / 40° C. I really want to wear my sweaters that have been waiting in the back of my closet. The Arizona desert does not change drastically in the fall. It is a slow cooling down and not much visual change. Most of the…
[Here is a favorite from the archive. I hope it helps you as we move through this season.] It is spring. The Palo Verde trees are blooming and it is heating up during the day. As I rummage for my flip-flops in my closet, I begin to think about our summer plans. What will this…
Most of what I see on Instagram or Pinterest is about how Spring is a beautiful time of year. I do not agree. Spring is hard for me. If I am being completely honest, spring is a lot of work. It is finishing the school year well, deep cleaning the house, organizing my home (and…
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