I know back-to-school season can be a busy time of year for most parents. Over the years, I’ve learned that if I’m not protective of my time, I wind up burned out and regretting whatever activity or thing I said yes to. Now that my oldest has moved out of the home, I know that …

Simple tips to help you conquer your mornings, make your routine easier and be more productive without the stress. For many years, I struggled with what I like to refer to as “the morning mad rush”. The stress of getting everyone ready, while kids yelled about missing socks, was not my definition of “rise and …

I enjoy decorating our home and trying out different styles. But if you’ve seen some of our spaces, you’ll notice that I like to keep things simple. I’m not a fan of clutter and that has also influenced the way I decorate our home. I find that a minimalist decor style is not for everyone. …

I love Christmas and celebrating the holiday season with my family. But most years, I dread the day after Christmas since it means I have to figure out where to put things. Over the past few years it has been a bit easier since the kids are older, so the grandparents tend to give them cash or …

I love traveling and getting away with my family. However, I’m also a homebody and love staying home whenever possible. Why? Because it’s my little retreat that brings me peace and relaxation. Now you might be thinking that in order for your home to be a retreat it has to look a certain way. But …

Over the last couple of years I’ve slowly made changes to our home. I’ve been more intentional with what I spend my money on and how I spend my time. I don’t want to have a home filled with things to simply show off. I want my home to be a haven for my family. …

The other day I got wrapped up in a good book. One of those page turners that leave you anxious to find out what’s next. It was the first time in a long time that I had allowed myself to read. I’m a self-proclaimed book nerd. Even when I was a teen I would spend …