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Encouragement, Organization

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

We have a few months left to the year, and it's not too late to get back on the goal-setting bandwagon. This week's article provides some motivation to get started,…

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September 15, 2020
Organization, Planning

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

With 2021 calendar year planners and calendars hitting the shelves this fall, it is a great time to look at the 16, 17, and 18-month versions that are going on…

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September 22, 2020
Encouragement, Planning

“Willingness: The First Step in Making Positive Changes”

We are more than half-way through the year, so changing up some goals might be in store. But, when it comes to implementing meaningful changes in our lives, the key…

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July 7, 2020
  • 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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    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,  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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    14 Ideas for Using a Morning Journal to Plan Your Day

    November 10, 2020

    Ideas for Motivation, Productivity, and Focus from “Smarter, Faster, Better”

    June 15, 2021

    Week 10 of Quarantine- How to Refocus and Reset Goals: 10 Action Items that Work

    May 26, 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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    My 2022 Planner Lineup

    January 4, 2022

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

    October 27, 2020

    How to Use a Weekly Planner to Customize a Household Cleaning System

    April 6, 2021
  • 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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    Using 16, 17, and 18-Month Planners and Calendars

    September 22, 2020

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

    July 14, 2020

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

    November 24, 2020
  • 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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    Planner Review: Happy Planner Recovery Collection

    October 6, 2020

    My Top 10 Favorite Craft Supplies

    March 29, 2022

    Hang in there Mamas. You’re doing just fine.

    February 22, 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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    Long-Term Goal Planning: Write a Letter to Your Future Self

    February 1, 2020

    Planner Review and 24 Ideas for Journaling in a Spaces Planner

    November 17, 2020

    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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    Planner Review: 2022 Simplified Daily Planner

    October 19, 2021

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    October 5, 2019

    Resource Roundup! The Ultimate Guide to Finding Black-Owned Planner and Planner Product Companies

    June 30, 2020
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