This week I had a great little conversation with a reader in the comment section (Hi Rose!) and it made me want to write this post to share with everyone. Here is her initial comment that started our chat – “I really love your posts. Lots of tried-and-true wisdom, and well-written! I always loved to […]
Working the challenge into your life. {Time Management Tips}
This advice does not apply to you if you feel footloose and fancy free with a bunch of extra time on your hands. This advice is for you if your plate is full and you’re not sure how to find the time to do just one more thing, even if that one thing is important […]
Orange-Cranberry Scones {Gluten Free}
As the mom of four kids who are very allergic to gluten, I try so hard to recreate “normal” foods for them. Scones have always been one of my favorite baked goods. If I’m at a bakery and could choose any baked good in the case, I’m going to pick a scone 95% of the […]
One Word for 2023: Focus
In 2019, I changed my approach to New Year’s goal setting. I’m a person who will start fresh with a new goal on a Wednesday in the middle of the month in the middle of the year, so creating a list of specific goals at the New Year seems redundant. I always have an ongoing […]
Using an Editable PDF Calendar (or other Editable PDFs)
Subscribers to my newsletter have access to a FREE *Editable* PDF Calendar that I create each year. If you’re new to editable pdfs, I want to explain a few things that you might find helpful. Join the newsletter anytime to receive the FREE Editable PDF. (If you’d like the calendar with the Declutter Tasks built […]
2023 Planners Release!
Good news! The 2023 Planners are live in the shop!!! Shop 2023 Planners right now! Unfortunately I did have to raise some prices this year because all of my costs skyrocketed. Paper went up about 35%. Printing supplies almost doubled in cost. Quality leather cover prices have gone way up. I did not actually raise […]
Prepping Food in Mylar Bags
Recently I decided to work on my food storage again. I just want to be prepared for “whatever.” I actually love my job of feeding my family (though I still have the exhausted “I don’t want to cook” days like everyone else). Most of the time, though, I get such a thrill from feeding my […]
Super ADHD
I have a bit of a confession to make. I have ADHD. Like many others, I used to think ADHD was over-diagnosed and just a label adults gave children to explain normal child behavior. Like, isn’t it normal for a little boy to be squirmy and active? And, aren’t our cell phones and 7 seconds […]