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Organization, Planning

Monthly Planning Reviews: Seeing Where You’ve Been to Know Where You’re Going

Planning is not just thinking about the future. To be able to truly think about what comes next, we have to look back and see how our plans have been…

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October 27, 2020
Family Fun, Organization

Getting Back to Old-Fashioned, Handwritten Communication

Just a few days out from Valentine's Day has me thinking about my next visit to the card store. Sending out hand-written cards and letters is a meaningful way to…

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February 17, 2020
Self-Care

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

I tried #30DaysOfGratitude and it not only put things in perspective but was very therapeutic. November may be over, but it's not too late to share your gratitude. Read on…

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November 30, 2019
  • 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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    Every Family Needs a “Thing” And Ours is Halloween

    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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    Roasted Delicata Squash Hash

    Paleo/Whole30-Friendly Roasted Delicata Squash Hash

    September 28, 2019

    Healthy Asian-Inspired Recipe: Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry

    January 24, 2020

    Making Holiday Traditions that Work for Your Family

    December 29, 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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    Resource Roundup Part 2! Even More Black and Minority-Owned Planner and Stationery Shops

    November 24, 2020

    Goal Planning 101: 5 Simple Actions To Take Before Starting a Goal Planner

    November 9, 2019

    Quarantine Update- Week 7 of the #StayAtHomeChallenge: How an Organized Mind Creates a Hopeful Heart

    May 5, 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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    Tips for Transitioning into a New Planner & 18- Month Happy Planner Review

    April 26, 2022

    Hobby Blogging and Using Monthly Planners for Planning Blog Content

    September 8, 2020

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

    July 14, 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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    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

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

    September 22, 2020

    11 Ideas for Setting Meaningful Intentions for Your Journals

    February 1, 2022

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

    April 26, 2022
  • 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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    21 Journal Prompts to Celebrate our Friendships with Women

    March 9, 2021

    Week 3 of the #StayAtHomeChallenge: Dealing with Loss During Covid-19 and Using A Goal Planner to Get Back on Track

    April 4, 2020

    14 Ideas for Using a Morning Journal to Plan Your Day

    November 10, 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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    Quarantine Update- Week 8 of the #StayAtHomeChallenge: The 10 Best Journaling Prompts for Reflecting on This Time in Quarantine

    May 12, 2020

    Avoiding Toxic Planning

    May 31, 2022

    Pushing Past Fear and Trying Things That Speak to You

    February 8, 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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    Spring Cleaning our Mindsets, Schedules, and Routines

    April 13, 2021

    11 Ideas for Setting Meaningful Intentions for Your Journals

    February 1, 2022

    Yes, I have a Separate Weekend Planner

    October 5, 2019
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