Hello All! Today is more of an update on what I am up to in this season. My goal for Spring of 2023 is to finish my writing my book.๐ For the past few years I have been diligently writing articles and posts for the blog. It has been a beautiful outpouring of information and…
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Spring Roundup – posts you may have missed & free printables
Hey there! ๐ต๐ผ The days are getting longer with sunset stretching past dinner time and I see flowers blooming everywhere. Here in the Arizona desert there is so much beauty if you look for it. Join me on Substack to stay updated with the latest blog posts and exclusive content! Let’s embark on this journey…
A Relaxed Rainy Day at Home
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…
What is “Subtle Resistance”?
When we are surrounded by specific norms, we no longer see them as optional but as โthe way life isโ. I want to challenge a few of those… Letโs jump right in! Here is how I define these words in the beginning pages of my book: subtle โ (adj.) nuanced, delicate, skillful, laid back (verb)…
6 Quick Tips for Planning Weekend Trips
How to plan your Weekend RV/Camping Trips so that they actually happen.๐ 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…
Embrace Your Inner Bookworm & Reignite Your Reading Life
We are all writers and readers. We live in a society with massive amounts of written communication. I like to go back to why those stories and words were made. Who wrote them and for what purpose? The non-fiction books on my bookshelf were written by people who have learned difficult lessons. They have picked…
I finished my book! Celebrate with me! ๐ฅณ
Sharing some preview content from my book, jumping into the book proposal process & celebrating completion of my manuscript. ๐ 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…
Habits – Rhythms and Small Changes in My Day
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…
Hobby Revival: Overcoming Obstacles to Rekindle Your Passion
I have so much to do! Yes. True. But, if I do not get dirt under my nails from gardening, or make a mess with candle making, then what kind of life is that? Choosing to spend time on a hobby and chase the fun is worth it. In this previous post I wrote about…
The Icy Chill of Grief
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…
The Journey of Personal Growth
Starting something new can be complicated and layered. Often we need a foundation to hold us steady as we step forward into new terrain. I’m still on my way, still learning, and it feels like an ongoing adventure of discovery. The exciting part? I’m guessing there will always be something new for me to learn.…