In life, we have a way of assuming things will go as we planned. We have traditions we try to maintain and sometimes life gets in the way. That can happen in a variety of ways, but in 2020 it’s happening to us all collectively at the same time. Today I wanted to talk about…
The way you start and end your days matters. Do you take the time to slow down, get present in your life, and reflect on what you’re grateful for? Here’s how practicing gratitude will improve your life. Why Practicing Gratitude is Especially Important Now In my forty years, I’ve never seen so much go down…
This year has thrown so many curveballs. Many people are more stressed than they’ve ever been before. This is why you should embrace hygge in your life right now. Today let’s look at what hygge is, why to embrace hygge right now, and how you can add more hygge to your home and life. What…
Inside: Why are the holidays stressful? Learn why they are and how you can stress less this holiday season! How would you describe your typical holiday season? Is it full of joy or more stressful than you’d like? If the holidays have you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, use the tips in this post to find…
This has been an unusual year, but that’s why we have found it even more important to enjoy some the best simple and frugal fall family activities. We’ve already done some of these activities and look forward to doing more of them. My kids are often looking forward to the next holiday, birthday, or vacation….
A guest post from Heidi Barr of 12 Tiny Things Has anyone noticed that days lately are pretty tech-heavy? Trying to stay connected during this time of social distancing means more screens than ever for many of us, which means we also need to also find more ways to take a tech break. Being able…
Have you decluttered your home only to find certain areas accumulating clutter again right away? Or perhaps you simplified what you owned only to have a lot more things find their way back into your home. Decluttering isn’t a one and done process, which is why you need decluttering habits. Why You Need Decluttering Habits…
Are Amazon boxes showing up on your doorstep and you can’t remember what you ordered? Shopping has never been easier, which can make it more problematic. Today let’s look at what to do if you have a shopping problem. How to Know if You Have a Shopping Problem Before we look at what to do…
A guest post by Tristan of Sydney Gardeners Do you love gardening or wish that you did? Here are some of the valuable benefits of gardening for your health. Benefits of gardening on your health In the fast-paced environment of modern life, finding time to unwind isn’t always easy. Much of modern leisure time is…
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