We try to do something that resembles a date EVERY. SINGLE. WEEK. We started a few years ago and it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made for our marriage. I’ll admit, I like a formulaic date night. I like eating dinner out and I like movies. I also like sitting at home […]
Classic Fudge
For this year’s neighbor Christmas gifts, we are going with classic fudge. I live in one of those Southern neighborhoods where everyone is so kind to each other, like you see in the movies. We normally do some kind of plate with a variety of treats, but this year I was in the mood to […]
Family Goal Making Board (to go with the New Children & Youth Program)
Admittedly, I think I went a little over-the-top colorful on this project. Sometimes I can’t fight my desire for so much color! Well, if I ever get sick of it, I’ll just re-do it. 🤷‍♀️ In January, our church is making a lot of changes to the Children and Youth program. We are excited about […]
7 Ways to Keep Joy in Christmas
Six years ago I wrote Why does everything have to be so special?! The post still holds up, but I’ve learned more insight from the last 6 years I want to share. I’ve really begun to understand how to find my lane, while I navigate life through depression and perfectionism, family struggles, and more. Let […]
Things I hoard…
This post may seem like it could be embarrassing, but it isn’t. I’m too attached to these items to feel any shame about owning a lot of them. During past declutter challenges, I’ve had people tell me they wish I would just say “keep this many towels, this many blankets, this many shoes” and so […]
Planner Studio Tour (and why I don’t mass-produce my planners)
It may surprise you to know that I still make all the planners in my shop, that I don’t outsource printing or mass-produce. Or maybe that doesn’t surprise you because it is obvious that I am a small business. I have my reasons for continuing to make the planners myself. A big reason I do […]
Cleaning Champion: Air Purifiers
Cookie jumps in front of the camera, every time. She’s a bit on an attention hog, but let’s get to the point … This Cleaning Champion post isn’t about a certain brand of air purifiers, but the beauty of air purifiers in general. (Though I will share with you the brands I’ve had good luck […]
Required Reading {Getting ready for the 91 Day Declutter Challenge!}
The Declutter Challenge starts soon. To get ready, there is some recommended required reading. It is important to get your thinking straight before you start this huge journey! A Million+ Articles to Inspire You to DECLUTTER The easiest way to read all my decluttering inspiration is to look through my HUGE archive of decluttering articles on the […]