Make weekend meals effortless with simple themes, make-ahead options, and family-friendly ideas. Tips to plan meals that nourish without stress, so you can truly enjoy your time of rest. All the household tasks don’t come to a halt just because I decide to rest. Meals still need to be made, and unfortunately, forest creatures don’t…
A simple, flexible morning routine that helps kids start the day with independence, responsibility, and peace—while making mornings smoother for the whole family. Practical ideas & chore lists. A key piece to living deliberately is setting up the day for success. Whatever your day holds, let’s reclaim the mornings with time to ourselves, a reset…
12 lessons from 15 years of homeschooling—what I’ve learned, what I’d do differently, and what I wish I knew sooner If you’re a homeschooler, this one’s for you! But even if you’re not, I think you’ll find encouragement here too. This post is a bit longer than usual because I wanted to share plenty of…
In seasons where everything feels upside down a few tools can keep you going. Life can be exceptionally hard. There have been seasons full of days where I wake up and just focus on the next few hours. In my house there are interrupted schedules, strong emotions, unexpected setbacks, and lots of family. I am…
There are many paths to take back to a less stressful lifestyle. How you get there depends on you and what is in your path. Do you remember the Choose Your Own Adventure books? That was the shelf of the school library that I always checked first. Each book was well-loved with pages worn and…
If your nightstand is stacked with half-finished books and your library checkout list is a little ambitious, you’re in good company! Here are some tips. Reading multiple books at once doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—with some small changes, it can actually make reading easier, more fun, and a perfect fit for your busy life. If…
I wouldn’t consider myself a procrastinator, but this list says otherwise… . Please feel free to share this post! Share Reflection Questions:What keeps you from your creative projects?How does daily life get in the way of your long-term goals? I would love to hear from you. Which one resonated with you the most? Now that…
Hustle and stress have become the norm, but they’re not what I want to invest my time or energy in. Over the years, I’ve built a list of intentional ways to slow down—here are some of my favorites. “Normal” in our society is stress, hurry, overwhelm, an empty bank account, mountains of debt, and anxiety.…
Like a sudden road closure, I feel disoriented and lost at times. Here are more places in my life that may not be obvious where I often get stuck and feel overwhelmed. Part 2 of places where I can feel overwhelmed and stuck. I know firsthand how frustrating it can be when productivity comes to…
Hey! Hello! 😁 I am so glad you have found my blog! This is my home place where I test out writing work, post weekly articles, and share updates on my books. I love having my own corner of the internet that I can call my own. Unfortunately, because of bots and ugly internet trolls,…