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[...]
There’s just something about summer that makes me feel so adventurous. My mood is so much more relaxed. It’s like the warm weather flips a switch in my brain and suddenly I want to shake up my routine, try new things, and take more risks. And since school is out, our home schedule is less hectic leaving me with more time to focus on myself. So I’ve decided to claim this season as sel[...]
Summer is my favorite season! I love the heat and everything that comes with it. The sunshine, the beach, the pool, barbeques, and all things outdoors (minus this year’s cicada invasion?). But with the season comes a need to switch up your skin care routine. Choosing the right products to protect your skin from sun exposure and breakouts is key to making sure your skin stays healthy. Her[...]
It took me about a month to complete, but I'm finally ready to reveal my home office makeover! This wasn't a full makeover because I did keep most of my existing furniture, my gallery wall of inspiration and a few other items. The room was just missing a few function and design elements to make it complete. Here are a few before pics... I feel like I decided t[...]
When it comes to your important documents, keeping them organized can be a struggle. But when a natural disaster, pandemic, home evacuation, or other unexpected life events occur, you need to know they are protected. And your family should know where they are. So, I’m sharing how to organize your important documents so that they are safe and accessible at a moment’s notice. But firs[...]
Hectic mornings don't work for me. Jumping out of bed after 3 snoozes, franticly searching for an outfit, rushing through breakfast, and shoving Journey out the door so she doesn't miss the bus before I head into my home office. Too stressful! I need to move at a much slower pace. I much prefer to ease into it so that by the time I get to the office, I feel calm and ready to work. So in ad[...]
I’m not sure how we got here, but here we are. Tired, stressed, overcommitted, and overwhelmed—at work and at home. Tasked with the challenge of juggling work-life, family, and friends all while attempting to carve out “me time” for self-care and personal sanity. I know I can do anything, but I can’t do everything. There have been times when I’ve felt like I was drowning. Whe[...]
This week's spring cleaning project is the linen closet. Whether you have a small, average, or large linen closet, there are always room to maximize the space to create a beautifully organized closet. Getting this space in order will allow you to clearly see everything and easily access what you need when you need it. If you fear a linen avalanche every time you open the door, check out th[...]
Spring has officially arrived! That means it's time to clean, purge, and organize. If the thought of getting started makes you anxious, don’t be! I’ve got you covered. I’m sharing a Spring Cleaning Checklist and tips to organize your home to help make this daunting task more manageable. After being cooped up for months, it’s time to throw open the window and let the fresh air in[...]
Whether trying to keep up with the Joneses, Kardashians, a favorite social media influencer, or your neighbor next door, many of us compare our lives to someone else’s. And while I’d like to think that at my age, with my life experience I would be immune to this by now, the truth is that occasionally I still compare myself to others. Besides the fact that it can harm your mental, emoti[...]
