-
The Ultimate Back to School Resource
As much as I want to slow down time, back to school season is upon us! I have so many great resources for you this season. Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your organization and routines, find the best sustainable school supplies, or simplify and survive this busy season, you’ve come to the right place! Browse through the categories below and find exactly what you’re looking for this back to school season! Back to School: Life Organization The Best Organization and Routines for Back-to-SchoolHow to Create a Daily Uniform and Save your SanityThe Ultimate Guide to a Slightly Unhinged Grocery Shopping PlanHow to Meal Plan & Prep for an Unhinged Grocery…
-
How to Work Through Summer Break with Kids
8 Essential Tips for Stay-at-Home Working parents Summer break is often a mixed bag of joy and chaos for stay-at-home working parents. While the warmer months bring the promise of family adventures and bonding time, they also present the challenge of managing work commitments alongside children who are off school. However, with a bit of planning and creativity, it’s entirely possible to strike a balance that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally during the summer break. Here are eight essential tips to help stay-at-home working parents navigate the summer months with ease. Want a deep dive? Check out my Summer Ebook Bundle! Establish a Flexible Schedule One of…
-
How to Make Small, Low-Energy, Big-Impact Changes: Part 2
Low-Energy, Big-Impact Changes Last week I introduced you to the idea of small, low-energy, big-impact changes you can start making now for a more fulfilling, balanced life. These included incorporating micro-habits, finding gratitude in small moments, and one-minute meditations. If you missed last week’s post, check it out here. Don’t miss a post again! Subscribe to my weekly emails here: This week we’re taking it a step further to include some of my favorite things: social media boundaries, daily journaling, and nature breaks. Social Media Boundaries: Creating a Healthier Online Experience A couple years ago, one of my dance students encouraged me to watch “The Social Dilemma” – a Netflix…
-
How to make Small, Low-Energy, Big-Impact Changes
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, the idea of making significant changes can often feel daunting and overwhelming – especially in the cold winter months! However, transformative shifts don’t always require immense energy and effort. In fact, some of the most impactful changes can stem from small, manageable adjustments to our routines. Today, let’s explore the realm of small, low-energy, big-impact changes, focusing on micro-habits, gratitude in small moments, and one-minute meditations. These can all add up to a more fulfilling and balanced life! Micro-Habits: The Power of Small Changes Micro-habits, tiny adjustments to our daily routines, have the potential to yield significant results over time. Instead…
-
Why I Quit New Year Resolutions in 2024
As January 1st rolled around, I saw and heard all the usual chatter around New Year Resolutions. Nothing new there. However, scrolling through social media I found just as many people denouncing resolutions as I did embracing them. This struck me differently. I have always been one to make several resolutions, set big goals, and start new bullet journal trackers that I most definitely won’t fill out after 2 weeks, But I’m changing things up this year. Why? Because I have come to the conclusion that these cold winter months are a time for hibernating, just like in nature. Okay, I know we can’t physically hibernate. But January has low…
-
How to be Productive at Work in 5 Simple Steps
There is nothing worse than knowing you have a full plate at work and getting derailed early in the day. You lose the wind from your sails and productivity vanishes. Before you know it, you call the whole day a wash and tell yourself you’ll start fresh tomorrow. Don’t do that to yourself! Let’s get on track and learn how to be productive at work in 5 simple steps. No time for small talk today. Let’s dive right in! How to be productive at work in 5 simple steps Step One: Set the Vibes You may think step one is unnecessary, but I promise it will help you get and…
-
Mindset Reframe: How to Manage Overwhelm in Busy Seasons
No matter what season of life I’m in, it’s always busy. I’m never not busy. Right now with three young kids, I’m juggling three jobs, celebrating the 6 month anniversary of this blog (woot woot!), writing another book, and preparing for our annual dance recital this week! I like being busy. But busy on my terms. Yesterday I realized it was 11:00 am and I hadn’t sat down or stopped moving since breakfast at 7:00 am. I’ve got things to do! But I do get overwhelmed frequently and find that mindset is one of the biggest things that helps. Mindset can make or break your day. What is mindset? Your…
-
How to Simplify Summer Frustrations
Summer brings a natural change in season and routines. The weather change means swapping our jackets for swimsuits, and boots for flip-flops. School is over but we take on pool days, summer camp, and endless days in the sun. Sweaty sunscreen days turn into firefly bonfire evenings of pure magic. Among all the changes come frustrations and re-learning. Where do wet bathing suits go again? Do we really have to stop and come inside to eat? Why am I kicking flip-flops all over the floor? We’re out of snacks again??? So let’s talk about simplification with respect to these frustrations. I naturally use some Lazy Genius principles to tackle these…
-
How to Take a Siesta: Implementing Rest Time This Summer
What is a siesta? What is a siesta, you ask? A siesta is an afternoon rest or nap, especially in the hottest part of the day. A siesta is NOT a nap for your child or husband, while you run around and get housework done or pick up groceries by yourself. A siesta is for you, too, mama. Everyone needs to take a siesta! A siesta should mean the whole house shuts down. It gets quiet. Still. Our afternoon My kids still nap. They are ages five, four, and four and they all still take an afternoon nap. (My kindergartener obviously would be in school, but still naps on weekends. Summer…
-
How to Simplify in 10 Minutes or Less
9 Ways to Simplify Your Life In our busy seasons of life, we tend to get bogged down very easily. We already know we’re at maximum capacity with busyness, so every little extra can overwhelm us. I often find in these busiest seasons that simplifying in little ways helps to ease the overwhelm. I don’t mean throwing out all our schedules and only focusing on THE ONE THING (whatever it is in this season), but I do believe small areas of simplification can make a big difference. How to Simplify Here are 9 ways you can simplify in 10 minutes or less. Double-check your to-do list Is there anything on…
