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 […]
Carrot Cake Muffins (Gluten Free)
I make muffins at least once a week, but usually more. All four of my kids can not eat gluten. Gluten Free muffins have helped them not feel like they’re missing out so much since they feel like comfort foods. Plus, regularly having healthy muffins on the counter helps my teens actually eat something for […]
Say the Obvious. A lot. (Parenting Teens)
I’m not going to pretend that I’m an expert at parenting teens, but I’m certainly in the thick of it. Right now I’ve got three teenage daughters. I also work with teens at church, so helping teens is on my mind daily. I’ve been so worried about my teens during the last couple years of […]