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My Top Homemaking & SAHM Tip: The Low-Energy List

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Homemaking

Productivity tips to build resilience for your unique life. How do you deal with fatigue during your busy days at home? When are you most productive? Homemaking, being a stay at home parent, writing, homeschooling, working remote, or online contract work can easily become overwhelming. Any job working from home can have unique challenges especially…

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A Relaxed Rainy Day at Home

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Sabbath Living

My wish for you is that you find your quiet unplanned moments in the midst of a busy season. Check out my quick story for some ideas. Is it possible to slow down when life keeps going? Yes. I think we can. Will it be difficult? Yes. It will be strange to some people and…

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What is “Subtle Resistance”?

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Mom Life, Writing

When we are surrounded by specific norms, we no longer see them as optional but as “the way life is”. I want to challenge a few of those… Let’s jump right in! Here is how I define these words in the beginning pages of my book: subtle –  (adj.) nuanced, delicate, skillful, laid back (verb)…

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6 Quick Tips for Planning Weekend Trips

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Travel with Kids

How to plan your Weekend RV/Camping Trips so that they actually happen.🙂 In our family, we want weekend RV trips to occur frequently. But this takes some planning and some intention. Weekends away do not magically appear (nor does the budget to pay for campsites, or time to pack). I have discovered there are specific…

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I finished my book! Celebrate with me! 🥳

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in WritingLeave a Reply

Sharing some preview content from my book, jumping into the book proposal process & celebrating completion of my manuscript. 🎉 Who my book is for: My book is for women in their 20’s and 30’s who are experiencing burnout, frustration and overwhelm in their lives. Also, my audience includes women navigating life transitions or significant…

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Habits – Rhythms and Small Changes in My Day

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Mom Life

Rhythms are patterns we follow as a way of doing something. I think of a rhythm as a soundtrack to the morning or afternoon. If I were in a movie, what music would be playing in the background? As I get into the habit of organizing my life with rhythms and routines, I’ve come across…

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The Icy Chill of Grief

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Mom Life

I discovered long ago that grief is not linear. At times it slowly creeps in unnoticed until it can’t be ignored, other times it takes me by surprise. Embracing January & processing unexpected loss… This winter my grief process has reminded me of cold air changing a room. It’s like when the heater hasn’t been…

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