Depending on where you live, your kids will likely be heading back to school next month or shortly after. At the beginning of a new school year, I find that it’s hard getting back into a good morning routine after a long break. For many years I struggled most mornings. The stress of getting everyone…
Time Saving Tips For Busy Families
Lately, I’ve been more intentional with how we spend our resources including our time. I find that it’s easy to get caught up in a rush mentality and burn out in the process. Several years ago when I was working outside the home, I became physically sick. I lost a lot of weight, I had…
Why I Embrace a Minimalist Decor Style
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….
Clutter-Free Christmas Gift Ideas
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…
Making Your Home A Retreat
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…
The Benefits Of Keeping A Simple Home
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….
Leaving Space For The Things You Love
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…
