Simplifying doesn’t mean minimalism or a total purge. Here’s what it actually looks like in my real, lived-in home this fall…one drawer, one commitment at a time. … More What Simplifying Actually Looks Like for Me This Fall
This month’s Burger Bounce took us to Westport Social, where the atmosphere was fun, the fried mac & cheese surprised me, and the Sweet Heat Burger quickly became one of my favorites. Some places are memorable for the company…this one was memorable for both. … More A Burger Bounce Worth The Hype
There’s a shift that happens every August — even before your calendar changes. Here’s my honest, no-5-a.m.-required approach to easing back into routine without the overwhelm. … More Back to Routine Reset (Without the Overwhelm)
Can you believe we’re already talking about August? Here are three small questions I ask myself before the month starts… no elaborate plan required, just ten minutes and a cup of coffee. … More Getting Ready for a Simpler August
Christmas doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Discover three simple things you can do i July to make December feel calmer, more intentional, and a little less hectic. … More The Simplest Way to Get Ahead on Christmas (Without Losing July)
Christmas doesn’t have to arrive in a rush all at once in December. There’s a softer way to do it, one small choice at a time, spread out across the year.
In this second part of our Christmas in July series, we’re talking about easing the pressure that so often comes with holiday spending and last-minute shopping. A little planning now can turn December into something calmer, lighter, and a whole lot more joyful. Because the goal isn’t a perfect Christmas, t’s a present one. … More My Christmas in July Gift-Giving System
A few Dollar Tree supplies, homemade camp shirts, and a lot of imagination created one of my kids’ favorite summer memories. Years later, I discovered Camp Firefly had taught me a lesson I didn’t fully understand until midlife. … More Camp Firefly and the Lesson I Didn’t Learn Until Years Later
This month’s Burger Bounce took us to Syberg’s, just a few miles from home. Good food, rainy skies, and another chand to make memories made this one worth sharing. … More Sybergs – Arnold, A Rainy Day Close to Home
What if the secret to enjoying Christmas isn’t doing more in December, but starting a little earlier in July? Several years ago, I changed the way I planned for the holidays, and it transformed the season from stressful to meaningful. Here’s why Christmas in July has become one of my favorite traditions. … More Why I Start Planning for Christmas Now
What feel slike a midlife crisis is actually an invitation to begin again? As I prepare to become a Grandma and made the life-changing decision to leave my full-time job, I realized I wasn’t falling apart, I was finally waking up. If you’ve been wondering what’s next, maybe your story is just beginning too. … More I Thought I Was Having a Midlife Crisis. Turns Out I Was Having a Midlife Awakening.
