I love the word “Simplify.” I think there is much peace, calmness, freedom, and rest in this word. Peace, knowing that you are living with what you actually use. Calmness, knowing that you aren’t living with all this clutter. Freedom, knowing you have freedom to live in your own home, instead of being overwhelmed…
What are the things that bring you joy? What are the things that you do in a normal day that don’t bring you joy? For me, the things that bring me joy are the things I would choose to do on vacation – playing games, hanging out, and making a puzzle. Maybe add in there…
In the Midwest, winter=staying home more often, doesn’t it? Do you find that in your life as well? But in a way, it’s maybe not all half bad! It is so easy to rush through life, going from this to that, leaving us to wonder where the time has gone? My goal in parenting is…
1. Build something. There is a creative side that comes out when you can build. Build with blocks. Magnatiles. Letter blocks. Boxes. Legos. Sticks. Tents. Anything! 2. Eat together. We always try to eat our meals together because it is during those times that we often have our best conversations. I find myself laughing more…
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I struggle with the start of a new year. So much anticipation, so much pressure to set the “right” goals and really, to even set goals in and of themselves. And then to start off the year somehow… Perfect. Do you ever feel that way? I know I…
A dear friend of mine (eh hem…MAK) recently wrote a little note on Facebook about how we often times minor in the major things, major in the minor things in life. That struck me and even though I’ve heard that quote in the past, I couldn’t help but sit back and wonder how often I…
