No Resolutions in 2016
So what’s next? That’s the question I keep asking myself, with no clear answer coming to mind. But to really know what’s next in 2016, it seems natural to reflect on ‘what was’ in 2015. Well, it was definitely a year of highs and lows…to name a few… I experienced new emotions while saying good-bye to my precious mother, who is […]
Ways to Simplify the Holiday Madness
The holiday season comes with so much extra stuff! It’s inevitable that the December calendar is filled to the max and your weekly errands have multiplied. Your house is brimming with extra piles and goodies that are over taking your counter. Make the effort to not get overwhelmed by the chaos and intentionally enjoy the […]
Ways to Feel Productive in Only 10 Minutes
It’s important to feel a sense of productivity every day. On chaotic days — which in some life stages, is every day — it’s amazing what you can get accomplished by setting the timer for 10 minutes and powering through. Ten minutes fly by when you’re on your phone, watching TV, or sleeping, but when you’re pro-active, […]
How to Feed Hungry Farmers in the Field
I am the wife of a hard working farmer and in the spring and fall our workforce can swell up to 10-15 men. On the days they work into the evenings, we bring prepared supper to the field so they can eat and then keep on plowing those fields. Side note, ten years ago had […]
To those who feel unappreciated at home
Do you ever feel like your efforts at home go unnoticed? That they are taken for granted? We all have our roles at home for accomplishing household duties. Some families sit down and distinguish them, even having a chart to keep people accountable. In other families, the roles are assumed by default. What’s your role? […]
For those who have no garden weeds
Weeds. The annoying green foliage that grows throughout your beautiful flowers and tomato plants. The foliage that we prepare to stifle even before it has the chance to germinate. The foliage that isn’t wanted, yet somehow still appears. I’ve spent hours this summer pulling weeds, and they seem to multiply faster than I can pull. […]
Seven Day Summer Organizing Challenge
Eliminating clutter one day at a time. Join in on the SEVEN day summer challenge to eliminate a little of your clutter this summer. Conquer one challenge a day. It will take you less than 20 minutes per challenge and set you in motion to begin thinking clutter-free. TIP: Set the timer if you need help staying […]
Is mental clutter getting in my way?
We all have a general understanding of physical clutter – you feel like your junk is everywhere and not put away. You feel disorganized and it’s a challenge to be productive. Well the same can be said for mental clutter, though most of us don’t look at our minds as being able to have clutter. […]
How to Make a Good To-Do List
I’m queen of adding things I’ve already done to my lists so that I can cross it off. Anyone else? Though that makes me feel like I’ve accomplished more, I actually haven’t. I can have four different to-do lists and even if I’m crossing things off (or maybe not), I’m still not being as productive […]
Summer Survival Tips for Mom
As the grass turns green and flowers bloom, you are soooo ready for summer! Good-bye snow boots, hello sandals. But if you have school-age kids, you know that summer vacation can become more like summer survival. Here are some tips to help you turn your view of “survival” into three months of cherishing the days […]
30 Simple Steps to Preparing for Spring
These are 30 easy tips to helping you become prepared for spring through simple cleaning and organizing. Complete one step a day for a month and you and your home will be ready for Spring! 30. Schedule the carpet cleaners 29. When your child comes home with a beautiful diorama…take a picture of the child with the project, label […]
How to Make Almond Butter
Having an organized kitchen can spur on new adventures and provides you with energy to create in the kitchen! Now that my kitchen cupboards are organized and everything has a place to be easily put away, I found myself wanting to actually use some of the appliances I never use to take the time to […]