Do you have a Word of the year? I'm not sure how long this concept has been around, but I first became familiar with a "word of the year" in 2016. Since then, I haven't done it consistently each year, but I decided to try it again for 2020. If you're not familiar, the premise is to pick a word that will shape your year. It can be something that you want to work on, a … [Read more...]
Life Updates: Let’s Catch up!
Hello friends! Let's Catch up with some Life Updates! It's been entirely too long since I've written a blog post. It's been a combination of writer's block, lack of motivation, and day-to-day duties. Why is there always a pile of laundry? Why do my kids always need snacks? Who stole all the matching socks? Anyways, I thought I would ease myself back into writing by sharing … [Read more...]
Back on Track: Get Out of Your Own Way
On Track This summer I feel like I've lost my way a bit. I've been tired, stressed, and can't seem to find the motivation to get anything done until the last minute. Our schedule has been all over the place, and I really feel like I need to get back on track. I'm just not good without a solid routine. First, I've had a pretty good case of writer's block, if you hadn't … [Read more...]
Late Summer: Making the Most of our Time
Late Summer With terrible, cold weather in Wisconsin and an awful sickness hitting our household, it hasn't been feeling like much of a vacation around here. It feels like we've hit late summer, and hardly accomplished anything. So, how do you make up for lost time? Simple. Squeeze as much fun into the last half of summer as we can! Late summer is definitely better … [Read more...]
Learning to Say No…Without the Guilt
Say No As I mom, I say no to my kids all the time. "No, you can't have another treat." "Can you stay up until 10 pm? No." "No, you can't jump off the couch and onto your brother." However, when it comes to myself, it's harder to say no. I like to keep busy, but sometimes I overwhelm myself. Too many activities, too much work, and not enough rest. Getting sick this … [Read more...]
