Merry Christmas and an even merrier day after Christmas. The day when we recuperate, clean, and begin the organization process. We'll start off slow, but make a change that will make an enormous difference in your mental health. Let's work on getting our inbox to zero.
Two weeks ago I told you about the accidental gift I was given. My husband took 20 things off my online to-do list. You see, I keep windows open on my iPhone because it reminds me of the things I want to complete. ...
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I QUIT December!
I quit! It's a few days before Christmas and I just can't take anymore. I quit. I quit the shopping, the wrapping, the shipping, the traffic, and the crowds. I quit all of the extra shipping boxes, gift boxes, shopping bags, and pine needles strewn throughout the house. Yup, the overwhelm is enough to send any Mom over the edge.
We are superwomen. We have been known to do it all. September rolled around and the kids returned to school. We juggled buying school supplies, making ...
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The White Envelope
I've never been one for knick-knacks. Mostly those small items that represent a particular item, place, or moment in time really just clutter my life, my house, and my head. Instead, I prefer gifts that are necessities (like a new vacuum cleaner when mine broke or new metal baking pans that seem to get so dirty after a year's use; but not an over-abundance of pans, only the ones I use everyday) or gifts that are an experience (like dinner with friends, a night away, a movie, or just a day ...
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An Accidental Gift & Living a Minimal Lifestyle When You Have a Choice
Earlier this week I was given an accidental gift. It was a reminder that living a minimal lifestyle is about living with fewer things that weigh us down. You see, when I read an interesting article or come across information that I can use in my business, I leave the window open on my iPhone. It becomes a sort of to-do list for me and had grown to about 20 open windows.
One day my husband picked up my phone to text our daughter and, thinking he was being helpful, closed every one of those ...
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5 Quick-Prep Hearty Recipes
Breathe. Take a few deep breathes in and out, do something nice for yourself, and then do something nice for someone else. Go for a walk for yourself and take your dog along. You'll both love it. Bake a healthy meal but double the servings and deliver some to an aging family member or neighbor. Your heart will thank you for it.
Today, I'm sharing with you five quick-prep hearty recipes that are easy to make and easy to share so we can all keep in mind what the Christmas season is all ...
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Gift Guide: Gifts for Boys
Hello ladies! More holiday gift guides are here. Yesterday, I shared Gifts for Him. Next up are Gifts for Boys. To save you time and so you can spend more time with your family, I scoured the internet and Amazon to find you the perfect list of gifts for the little ones in your life. So sit back, get some online shopping done, and then go enjoy spending time with your family. You can thank me later (wink wink… smiles!)
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Gift Guide: Gifts For Him
Hello ladies! Your holiday gift guides are here. First up are Gifts for Him. To save you time and so you can spend more time with your family, I scoured the internet and Amazon to find you the perfect list of gifts for the guys in your life. These are either items my own husband and teenage boys love or ones they've included on their 'want' list. So sit back, get some online shopping done, and then go enjoy baking those holiday cookies with your kids. You can thank me later (wink wink... ...
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Navy Blue Abstract Desk & Chair
Let's get creative ladies! It's time to add a little color to your workspace with a navy blue abstract desk. After all, we're building businesses here and we need surroundings that will spark that creativity and ingenuity.
Whether you're working from an entire room designated as your home office or you're working from the corner of your living room, there's no excuse not to make it look pretty. See how I took this rather plain desk from one that blended in to a colorful standout piece of ...
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