While I am a summer girl at heart, I do enjoy watching the leaves change, warm drinks, cozy pajamas, and the start of sweater weather in the fall. And you don't need much of an excuse to curl up in a comfy chair with a cuddly blanket. From picking the perfect apple to finding the ideal fall scent that is not pumpkin spice, here are my 5 fall must-haves of the season. 1. A cozy s[...]
Before I share the 6 doctor appointments you need to make before the end of the year, let me tell you a very personal story. A few days before my 44th birthday, I received the shocking news that I had precancerous cells that were dangerously close to becoming cancer. I was under extreme stress the few months prior and had quite a few legitimate reasons to put off making a doctor appointmen[...]
It's fall y'all! To me, September has always felt like the unofficial start of a new year. Kids go back to school, the days get shorter, and the leaves start to fall. It's also right around the time of year that people start pushing the goals they didn't achieve into the following year. But there are a few great reasons why fall is the perfect time to tackle big goals. The change of season[...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed life as we know it. I keep hearing people say they can’t wait for things to get back to “normal.” I’ve let go of the idea that things will go back to the way they were. And in some cases, that’s not a bad thing. No matter how you decide to move forward, creating your new normal may require you make a considerable shift in your daily life.[...]
It’s back to school time and those school projects are about to start coming home any day now. Are you dreading hearing, “Mom, I have a school project due tomorrow,” followed by a last-minute trip to the store? Then you’ll want to make sure you stock your kids' craft supplies for back to school. Keep this list of craft supplies keep on hand for school projects, rainy day fun, and[...]
In a few weeks, Journey will return to school in person for the first time in over a year. While I am excited to have her get back in the classroom and socializing with friends, I can’t help but be a little apprehensive about her being around so many people for so many hours a day. And so is she. In case you are having the same challenges navigating this back-to-school season, here are 5[...]
My favorite season is almost over! Kids are going back to school, some are returning to work in person, and the weather will be changing soon. Although I’m not ready for summer to end, I’m committed to making the most of what’s left. Whether you've got some activities already planned or looking for some fun things to do, here are 15 things to do before summer ends. 15 Thin[...]
In a few days, I’ll be celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary. My husband and I have been together for almost 25 years, and I can’t believe how fast it flew by. Throughout our years together, we’ve experienced many ups, downs, joys, and struggles. It’s been far from perfect but so worth it. So, what’s the key to keeping a marriage together? There’s no one key but here’s what[...]
Your time is valuable and with everything you’ve got on your plate, every minute counts. Just about every woman I know could use a few more hours in a day to get it all done. You too? Whatever the profession you are in or how you spend your day, automating and organizing your life around digital tools is essential to your work and wellbeing. Maximize your time with these 16 apps to keep[...]
In case you haven’t heard, I’ve claimed this summer as Self-Care Summer! This means spending more time having fun in the sun and less time doing household chores. But unfortunately, they still have to get done. So I’m sharing my method on how to keep your house clean in 15 minutes a day. My Cleaning Credentials I grew up in a house that could pass military inspection. My[...]
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