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Entertaining, Family Fun

Every Family Needs a “Thing” And Ours is Halloween

Halloween is our family's favorite holiday, and this year's was no exception. Read on to learn about our Halloween-themed costumes and the simple way we decorate the house each year.

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November 2, 2019
Organization, Planning, Self-Care

Planning During Tough Times: What to do with your planners and goals during difficult seasons

When we are navigating difficult seasons, it can be hard to figure out what to do with the planners we have purchased and the goals we had set. This article…

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August 18, 2020
Journaling, Planning

Using “Atomic Habits” to Turn Planning and Journaling into Daily Habits

Planning and journaling can have truly positive effects on our lives. From how we spend our time to ways we process life's circumstances, these activities, when done regularly, can be…

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January 19, 2021
  • Entertaining,  Food,  Self-Care

    Book Club: In the Garden of Beasts

    October 26, 2019 /

    Once a month, I am fortunate to get together with a special group of ladies to discuss a book we have selected. I hosted the October book club meeting where we discussed Erik Larson's "In the Garden of Beasts." Read on for more about the theme and food ideas for this fun meeting.

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    November 2, 2019
  • Food

    Sausage Skillet Bake: A Fall Recipe Makeover

    October 18, 2019 /

    Now that we finally have some cooler weather, it's time for comfort food! Read on to learn about how I took a gluten-filled less-than-healthy recipe and made it over into casserole that works for the paleo and gluten free folks in my family.

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    Healthy Asian-Inspired Recipe: Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry

    January 24, 2020

    Menu-plan like a pro by cooking a meal that stretches!

    November 24, 2019
    Roasted Delicata Squash Hash

    Paleo/Whole30-Friendly Roasted Delicata Squash Hash

    September 28, 2019
  • Organization,  Self-Care

    Make the most of your time: productive habits for every time of day

    October 12, 2019 /

    Time can easily slip away from us if we are not intentional about prioritizing what needs to get done so we can have time to care for ourselves. Read on to learn more about how implementing some routines in the morning, after work or school, and before bed can set you up for a more positive and productive day.

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    8 Action Items to Turn Those “Someday” Dreams into Today’s Goals

    September 15, 2020

    Easy, Affordable Faith Planner

    January 11, 2020

    Using 16, 17, and 18-Month Planners and Calendars

    September 22, 2020
  • Organization

    Yes, I have a Separate Weekend Planner

    October 5, 2019 /

    Because most planners combine both weekend days into a single day's space, I needed a planner that I could use to plan out all the things I do for my family on the weekends. Read on to find out more about how a simple, undated to do planner helped me revolutionize my weekend planning routine.

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    Spring Cleaning our Mindsets, Schedules, and Routines

    April 13, 2021

    Tips for Transitioning into a New Planner & 18- Month Happy Planner Review

    April 26, 2022

    Tips for Trying Emily Ley’s Simplicity Challenge

    January 4, 2020
  • Roasted Delicata Squash Hash
    Food

    Paleo/Whole30-Friendly Roasted Delicata Squash Hash

    September 28, 2019 /

    For this post, I thought I would share a recipe I made this week with a really versatile ingredient- delicata squash. To save time, prep ingredients over the weekend and cook on the weeknight. Served with a fried egg, you can make it for any meal of the day!

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    Menu-plan like a pro by cooking a meal that stretches!

    November 24, 2019

    Sausage Skillet Bake: A Fall Recipe Makeover

    October 18, 2019

    Making Holiday Traditions that Work for Your Family

    December 29, 2019
  • Organization

    How I use an Emily Ley Simplified Daily Planner

    September 21, 2019 /

    Although I have been using a weekly planner religiously for the past 4 years, I have just purchased my second Simplified Daily Planner by Emily Ley. Read on for a product review, coupon code, and to learn why using a daily planner was a game changer for my weekday planning.

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    8 Steps for an Effective Mid-Year Goals Review (And Tools to Make It Fun!)

    July 14, 2020

    Coronavirus Update- Week 1 of the #StayAtHomeChallenge (And the Story of How We Survived the Bug Invasion of 2020)

    March 21, 2020

    Rethinking New Year’s Goals and Resolutions

    December 21, 2019
  • Self-Care

    How Hobbies Rejuvenate Me: Mind, Body, and Soul

    September 14, 2019 /

    Last week's car crashing into my house reminded me of how important it is to take care of my mind and body during stressful times. My hobbies go a long way in helping me stay healthy when life seems out of control. Read more to find out how.

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    “Calm in the Time of Corona: A Website Roundup to Ease Your Mind”

    March 14, 2020

    #30DaysOfGratitude – What I Learned and Tips for Trying it Yourself

    November 30, 2019

    Quarantine Update- Week 9 of Quarantine: Five Types of Emotional Baggage & How to Let Them Go

    May 19, 2020
  • Self-Care

    Why I write a gratitude list — twice a day.

    September 7, 2019 /

    So, when I was thinking about my second blog post (which, by the way, apparently happens about one minute after publishing your first blog post 😊), I figured I would tell you about daily planners, as Emily Ley launched the 2020 calendar year daily planners this week. But, knowing I had a week to write the post, I decided to just enjoy my day off. Labor Day itself turned out to be a pleasant day. We took the kids to a local park and walked around the lake, lazed around the house, and had a cookout at my mom’s. That was before Labor Day took an unexpected turn. Around 8:45…

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    “Calm in the Time of Corona: A Website Roundup to Ease Your Mind”

    March 14, 2020

    “Spring Forward” Wellness Ideas to Plan Into Your Year

    March 7, 2020

    Week 5 of the #StayAtHomeChallenge: Focusing on Habits and Tweaking Traditions

    April 18, 2020
  • Organization

    Using Plain Old Binders to Organize School Paperwork

    September 2, 2019 /

    Happy Labor Day! I could not think of a better day for a working mom to launch her blog! You see, the beginning of September holds more than just a three-day weekend for us working moms. For many, it also marks the beginning of the traditional school calendar. And, with the start of school comes lots of paperwork. Here is how I use binders to get the job done!

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    Planner Review: 2021-2022 Large Simplified Student Planner

    August 3, 2021

    Planner Review: Happy Planner Recovery Collection

    October 6, 2020
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