I stared at the vintage, electric fireplace for years, wishing it to be different. With a more realistic flame. And built-in, with a working heater. But it was none of those things. So, my soul kept longing for one day when I could get a real fireplace. Maybe not unlike the way Pinocchio dreamed of one day becoming a real boy. I have to say that my wish felt silly, selfish, and materialist. Why couldn't I be happy with what I have? I can't tell you how many home ... VIEW POST
The Fireplace Makeover That Changed Everything
Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
I used to think that clearing the clutter was where you walk through the messy middle. But, after digging up a dead tree that exposed a long history of negative self-talk (you'll have to keep reading to understand), I now know decluttering is only the beginning... Tuesday, October 8, 2019 The day started like any other, with me watching the wind move through the trees just outside my bedroom window. This peaceful moment was rudely interrupted when my gaze fell on several dead leaves ... VIEW POST
19 Simply Fun Ways to Enjoy Fall
I’ve noticed an inner shift with the start of Fall. It's like the anticipating of cooler, crisp air is inviting me to enter into frivolity and calling me to nest all at the same time. I'm actually surprised at how much I'm looking forward to the Fall season since I usually struggle to let Summer go. But, realizing the fun I'd reserved for Summer can follow me into Fall seems to have given me permission to expand my horizons. Which I fully intend to do. 19 Simply Fun Ways to Enjoy ... VIEW POST
How to Have a Productive Day
I grew more and more frustrated as I sat on the couch, not feeling well enough to do all the things I wanted to do. I fought feelings of embarrassment, maybe even shame, over not having a productive day. As I seek balance between productivity, rest and play, I'm realizing wanting to be productive isn't bad or wrong in and of itself. Productivity is very gratifying. It's how we share our gifts, skills and talents with the world. Productivity is a gift to be enjoyed. It's only ... VIEW POST
3 Ways to Practice Self-Compassion
I sat burdened for days after Matt and I got home from vacation. I was confused by my body. And mad it kept me from being present and fully enjoying my vacation. I was angry that outside distractions interrupted our vacation. Then, I questioned my anger. It was all so overwhelming. As my Practitioner and I processed all these emotions, I realized it wasn't the circumstances that were so overwhelming. It was me, taking on the blame and beating myself up with guilt and regret. As ... VIEW POST
Make Room for Calm: How to Relax When You’re Feeling Stressed
How long will I feel so relaxed? I wondered as I rinsed the sand off my sunkissed skin. There's just something about beach; the salt air, the crashing waves, the seagull's cry, and the ocean breeze all colliding together in a magnificent force that calms me like nothing else. The tension in my tight shoulders melts under the warm sun. My mind slows to match the relaxed rhythm of the waves lapping the shore. I find myself wishing I could stay forever. But, once the sun ... VIEW POST
Expert Tips For Good Parent-Teacher Communication
"Will the teacher like my child?" "Will she accommodate my child's needs?" "Will the teacher get mad if I share a concern?" Yes, Yes and No. ;) I'll let you in on a secret, teachers wonder if you will like us, too. One of our greatest goals every year is good parent-teacher relationships. Because let's face it, how we get along can make or break the school year. So, as you settle into the new school year, I want to share a few keys for successful ... VIEW POST
The Surprising Results of a Kitchen Makeover
The kitchen that once expressed my style, now felt like a dark cave in the middle of my house. A cave I had no interest in spending time in. So we ate out. A lot. The more we ate out, the more careless I got with my food choices. Inflammation and flare ups returned, resulting in gaining the weight I’d worked so hard to lose. It was like I was withering from within and losing my sense of self; my self-worth, self-expression... The Power of Self-Expression Sometimes it Requires ... VIEW POST
5 Cool Summer Beach Reads
Reading is as necessary as breathing for me. It's been a part of who I am since I was young girl being carried away into other worlds while holed up in my bedroom while everyone else played outside. (Before Summer beach reads were a thing.) I became fascinated with words and storytelling. But, I've noticed over the past couple of years that it takes me several months to finish a book. I start it on the beach, then once I get home, weeks go by before I pick up the book again. It has nothing to ... VIEW POST
A Summer Self Care Routine for Busy Moms
It's hard enough to fit in self care during the school year, much less when the kids are home for Summer. So, how do you make time for a Summer self care routine? Summer Self Care for Moms First, let's talk about what self care is and isn't. Self-care has a reputation for being long, leisurely baths, extended time without kids, or expensive luxuries like massages and manicures. Let's get rid of those ideas right now. While those things can be a part of self-care, they pale in comparison to ... VIEW POST
3 Ways to Stay Calm When Siblings Fight
“I’ve had enough of you!” My nephew screamed at his little sister. Nothing disrupts chill Summer days more than when siblings fight. The kids had been fighting all morning, and my small house was starting to feel really crowded. So, instead of intervening, I pulled the duvet over my head and hid there, listening for silence as I wished away the bumping, banging and yelling from the guest room down the hall. I also found myself feeling really glad that I’d raised an only child. Praise ... VIEW POST
A Simple Capsule Wardrobe Formula
“I wish I had an actual wardrobe instead of just a closet of clothes,” I thought to myself as I glanced over shirts I never wore. Little did I realize I was about to get so much more than I wished for as I discovered a simple capsule wardrobe formula. A Simple Capsule Wardrobe Formula Affiliate links are provided. Please read my full affiliate disclosure here. I’d heard of Get Your Pretty On from the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle my book was in earlier that year. After trying the free outfit ... VIEW POST
How To Set Up a Coffee & Tea Station at Home
“Hello?” “Hi, Sharon. What are you doing?” “Just chillin’.” “I was wondering if we could come over and change into dry clothes.” My little sister went on to explain how she and my nephew were soaking wet after spending two hours wading through flood waters. They’d made it to my side of town to buy dry clothes and hopefully check into a hotel. Unfortunately, the hotels were booked. “Of course. You can change. You can eat dinner. Stay as long as you need...spend the night if you ... VIEW POST
On Becoming Who You Are Meant To Be
“Hannah, eat your lunch.” “I can’t. I’m on a diet.” I realized in that moment how all my talk about wanting to lose weight so I could have a “bikini body” had influenced my baby girl. I knew I had to stop obsessing over weight and size and focus more on a healthy body image. That was just one of many times Hannah came along to help me declutter my life and become more of who I'm created to be. Little did I realize how difficult that journey would be. Facing Anxiety At ... VIEW POST
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