Do you do a great job of taking care of your own needs (also known as self-care) or are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Do you feel like at the end of the day you are too tired to focus on doing anything for yourself? When was the last time you: took […]
Archives for February 2016
Creating Meaningful Bedtimes: My March Mini-Challenge
What does bedtime look like at your house? Do you have meaningful bedtimes sharing special moments, prayers, snuggles or a book? Are you grumpy, rushing your kids to bed while you are anxiously awaiting for some peace and quiet? If you find yourself wishing for meaningful bedtimes but fit more into the “hurry up and go to bed” camp, […]
Bullet Journal: Why I HAD To Start One
There is nothing I enjoy more than good books, planners, notebooks, pens, markers, and anything you can find at an art, hobby, or a book store. I love them all! I am so excited to show you my new-found love that I’m so excited about trying out…the bullet journal! With an obsession for planners, paper, pens, and […]
Goals For The Week: February 22, 2016
Welcome to a new week! We have been enjoying a fun extended weekend with the kids so I feel like I’m already behind on my goals for this week but family always come first over the to-do list! (It’s just hard on a personality driven by “what’s next” on the to-do list. I’m trying to […]
5 Things I Love This Week
Sometimes life is too busy to really sit down and be thankful for the blessings you’ve received. This past week has been “one of those” with too much to do, not enough time (or energy) to get it done, but yet, it was a great week! Last night as I was laying in bed, I […]
6 Healthy Morning Habits To Start Your Day Off Right
I don’t know about you, but in my house there are 2 types of people: morning people and night owls (also known as NON-morning people)! You know what I mean, my morning people children are the ones who bounce out of bed, before the alarm goes off. They’re ready to start their day and are eager to get […]
Goals For The Week: February 15, 2016
Welcome to a new week! Last week I didn’t list my goals and I really missed it. I’m still focusing on my One Word delight! My goals all revolve around what brings me delight. This has been a really nice way of keeping me motivated to complete my goals! Continue February “I Love You” Mini-Challenge. The […]
Do You Suffer From “What’s Next” Syndrome
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to live life searching for “what’s next”? You know how it goes… First, it’s to graduate high school. Check. Then it’s go to college. Check. Graduate. Check. Get married, buy a home, and have babies. Check, check, check! I have been guilty of this phenomenon myself. You all […]
Why This Non-Catholic Girl Still Celebrates Lent
How many non-Catholics do you know that celebrate Lent? Do you celebrate Lent? I grew up Catholic (I’m no longer a participating Catholic, long story that I may blog about at some point) but I have always appreciated the season of Lent. Lent begins today, also known as Ash Wednesday and ends on March 26th. […]
Our Favorite Family Games
One of the ways I’ve tried to intentionally spend some time with my kids has been through playing games. By spending extra time together we get to work on character traits such as taking turns, sportsmanship, and the importance of family time. Having a larger family with kids ranging from 4 1/2 years old to […]
