Motherhood is a 24/7 job. There are no breaks, no sick days, and no vacations. And while it’s one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, it can also be one of the most exhausting. I speak from personal experience, here, dear readers… Recently, my son attended Science Camp and my husband went on […]
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Mental Health Check: 10 Tips On Starting Therapy
As we all find ourselvesĀ still plugging along after living through a pandemic, the importance of our collective mental health cannot be overstated. My family and I moved into our new house in a small rural town on March 13, 2020: thinking our son would walk the 30 steps to the elementary school and that we’d […]
Go To Sleep! Why Going To Bed Earlier Could Make You A Happier Person
You guys: I am NOT actually a night person. So, why do I constantly find myself staying up too late, watching too much Netflix, and feeling groggy the next day? As many of you know, one of the biggest reasons I started this blog was to inspire myself to move towards creating a more substantial […]
My Parents 50 Years Together: Lessons For A Long And Happy Marriage
So, can I get a show of hands of anyone out there needing just a liiiiitttle bit more A-Time these days? Ā šĀ šĀ šĀ šĀ šĀ šĀ šĀ šĀ š Yeah, I thought so. With the global pandemic, we’re all spending copious amounts of time with our significant others, families, etc. Good ole’ alone time is a thing of the past these days. […]
5 New Things I’m Trying. And, 1 I’m Giving Up….
Ahhhhhhh, 2020: how you’ve challenged us all. With the usual reflection that comes at the beginning of each new year, I have really been marinating on new things that I want to try in order to bring more positivity, joy, and challenge to my life. 2020 has also reminded us all that life is short […]
Benefits Of Joining A CSA: How Community Supported Agriculture Makes Everything Easier
So, I know I ramble on a lot on this blog about the massive benefits of growing your own organic food, but I’m also not unaware that this might not be a realistic option for everyone. Given this fact, I thought I’d share with you all just how immensely valuable joining a local CSA (Community […]
Self Care 10: How To Gift Yourself 10 Minutes Every Single Day
I have to admit something, you guys: this global pandemic has not been good to me, self-care-wise. Before Covid-19, I had my regular routine where I woke up early, meditated, got my son ready and off to school, then when I got home I’d give myself what I called my “Self-Care-10.” What is the “Self-Care-10,” […]
Creating Substantial Living Through Holiday Memory Making with Basic Invite
You guys, I’m NOT usually a holiday person. Like, at all….. I know – that seems really strange considering the title of this blog post, yes? I hear you. It seems odd…. We usually go AWAY in Nessie to the backwoods for Thanksgiving. And, since I lean more towards minimalism the older I get, […]
Slow Living, Substantial Decisions, And Syrup: What These Three Things Can Teach You (+ a Give Away!)
In the surplus, overindulgence, and recent haze of all things Black-Friday, I invite you to slow down, narrow down, and rethink your personal priorities…. As we find ourselves in the stress and excess of the holiday season (combined with winter weather and cold/flu season!) I think all too often people tend to completely forget to […]
How To Be More Connected To Others – And In Turn, With Yourself….
So – remember how this blog is supposed to HELP you attain a more substantial and meaningful life? Yeah, me too. š So, when we really sit down and focus ourselves on ONLY zeroing-in-one what is TRULY important to us – it is my hope that an overall wellness practice is high on your cognitive […]
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