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 being productive. 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. It's a gift to be enjoyed. It's only dysfunctional when I try ... VIEW POST
How to Have a Productive Day at Home
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 ... VIEW POST
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe You’ll Fall in Love With
"I don't have anything to wear." I thought as I stared at my clothes. Sound familiar? Soon after that frustrating moment, I stumbled upon a simple outfit formula that helped me build a capsule wardrobe I actually love and wear. Today I want to share the process of building a capsule wardrobe with you so you, too ,can create a clothing capsule you feel good wearing and that truly reflects your style. Let's get started! Affiliate links are provided. Please read my full ... VIEW POST
How To Create a Coffee & Tea Station to Enjoy 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
London Fog Latte Recipe a.k.a. Earl Grey Latte
I'd been up for a couple of hours when I noticed the light of the day brightening my windows, beckoning me to the front porch. I put a kettle of water on high heat and retreated to my bedroom to put on my robe. By the time I walked back into the kitchen, the water was hot. My fingers searched through the tea bags for Earl Grey. I placed the bag in the blue and white patterned cup and poured the hot water over it. As the tea steeped, I spun the turn table table in the pantry and waited for the ... VIEW POST
20 Ways to Enjoy Spring
Spring is so full of promise. I can't think of any other season that offers so much hope, which might be why it's the easiest of the four seasons to lean into and live with intention. (For me.) Here are some of the ways I've found to enjoy Spring. This post may include affiliate links. For my full disclosure, read here. 20 Ways to Enjoy Spring Do a little gardening. Learn how to create simple floral arrangements Simplify your cleaning caddy with ... VIEW POST
Do My Things Really Need to Spark Joy? A Professional Organizer’s Answers to FAQ’s About the KonMari Method
I think Marie Kondo is just precious. I love the sound she makes to describe "spark joy" as a feeling. She seems like a kind, gentle and caring person. And, I love that she has brought so much attention to decluttering and organizing, especially since it’s an area we tend to put off as unimportant, or not important enough. What I don’t love is the cult-like following. This is not in any way a criticism of Marie Kondo, or her work to spark joy. Instead, it’s a comment about our ... VIEW POST
6 Brilliant Secrets to Keeping a Clean House
'It is what it is.' Those are the words I hear from so many women as they surrender to the never-ending mess in their homes. The good news is keeping a clean house just got a whole lot easier. This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn from qualifying purchases. 6 Brilliant Secrets to Keeping a Clean House Keeping a clean house is just part of life. While we may dread the seemingly mundane tasks, there's a lot we can do the simplify the process and make it more ... VIEW POST
How to Create Lasting Change in Your Life
Are you happy with your lifestyle right now? Maybe you feel stuck, or you don't feel like yourself anymore. You're not alone. Not only that, but it is possible to create lasting change. How can you change your personal life? Let me show you. I've included affiliate links which means, at no extra cost to you, I may earn a small commission with qualifying purchases. For more information, read the full disclosure policy here. How to Create Lasting Change In Your ... VIEW POST
{Intentional Living} The Life-Changing Magic of Journaling
This post contains an affiliate link. I may earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you so much for your support! Do you ever feel stuck? Or, like you have pent-up feelings that you can't quite name or put a finger on? Me too! In those moments, I turn to my journal. Journaling is one of the most transformative practices in my life. I use my journal to plan my day, create calendars, write goals and process my thoughts. I'm always amazed at how I can start a journal entry with ... VIEW POST
Unique Dorm Room Gift Ideas
I was going to wait til we got there. I pictured us collapsing on her new bed, covered in billowy white sheets and me saying, "just one more thing," as I revealed what I thought were the perfect dorm room gift ideas. Dorm Room Gift Ideas Affiliate links are provided, just in case you're shopping for fun dorm room gifts, too. Yes there would be grocery gift cards, postage stamps and toiletries, but there would also be some unexpected things. Like a simple, graphic pin board with pretty, ... VIEW POST
Discovering a Daily Rhythm Without To Do Lists
Something happened to me recently. Something unplanned and unexpected..which I guess is exactly what would happen when you, well, don’t plan. I stumbled upon a delightful daily rhythm. It wasn’t intentional, but each day as I went through my morning routine of reading, praying and journaling, it would end there...with no list marked by bullet points telling me what to do that day. At first it made me a little anxious. What will I do? How will I account for my time? But it never failed that ... VIEW POST
5 Secrets to Being a Great Host
Forty three people. In a 1650 sq. Ft house. What was I thinking inviting so many people to my daughter's graduation party? Well, I'll tell you, and while I'm at it, I'll share 5 essential hosting tips for throwing a party. I was thinking about my Mom and Dad. My sisters and brother. Matt's Mom and Dad. His brother. All of our nieces and nephews. In-laws, aunts, uncles and cousins. And how our people show up for each other. Knowing that, I wanted to make space for them which is ... VIEW POST
Greasy Stove Tops and Black Flip Flops: A Humorous Lesson on Daily Priorities
The stove top was covered in layers of grease. Piles of clean clothes took up permanent residence in laundry baskets. I needed help putting the freshly washed sheets back on the bed. Remember the movie The Breakup? When Brooke wanted twelve lemons, but Gary only got her three? I felt like Brooke. Hurt. Unseen. Like what mattered to me didn't matter to anyone else. One night, I couldn't take looking at all the undone chores anymore, and I lost it on my unsuspecting ... VIEW POST
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