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 […]
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Homeschooling: My Plan To Stay Sane With Distance Learning
So, here we find ourselves, readers: all of a sudden, we’re elementary school, junior high, or high school teachers! Who else here is needing this in their world like they need a hole in the head??? Are ya with me, Mom’s and Dad’s? Ah, pandemic – you’re just the gift that keeps on givin’ and […]
One Day At A Time: Embracing Baby Steps, The Process, And The Present
One of my closest friends once described me really well: she told me, “Tara – you sure seem to run before you walk!” As I get older, I realize just how insightful she was (thanks, Sonia). I have always wanted things done – and done NOW! I have always impulsively decided on something and then […]
Hygge: Embracing Simplicity And Intention In This New Decade, And Beyond
The post may contain affiliate links in which I might make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. As someone who married into a VERY proud Norwegian and Swedish family, let me remind you to HYGGE, friends. Just what is HYGGE again, you ask? Well, it is: […]
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 […]
Why Routine Needs To Be A Top Priority….
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Y’all, I’m gonna say something B.O.L.D. Ya ready? I’m a stay-at-home-mom….and I swear I’ve never been busier. 😳🙄 Okay, okay – so the above statement isn’t earth rattling in any way, but I find it interesting that whenever I make this statement, I sense a “mmmmmm-hmmmmmm……SUUUURE you are” (add an […]
Back To School Sanity!
Well, it’s that time of year again! Back to school season never seems to amaze me in its ability to fret, burden, and debilitate! It’s been known to take down entire families, people…. Do you know what I mean? Do you find yourself – and your household – literally just (barely) existing in survival mode? […]
Ethical Online Grocery Shopping That’s Affordable!
This post may contain affiliate links in which I might make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. It took me awhile to see the light. I plugged along for years doing the same time-consuming grocery errands in order to get every foodstuff item(s) my scattered-eating-family required. About […]
Declutter Your Life: How To Say NO! In A Yes World
This really is such an important question to ask yourself in your attempts to live a more substantial life. In fact, it might just be one of the most critical factors to marinate on in your life no.matter.what – and, one to repeatedly remind yourself of. Do you hear yourself uttering the words “Yes” or […]
How To Be Tempted By QUALITY, Not Quantity….
Hello, my dear ones! Welcome to Week 5! Remember…..WE GOT THIS! Well, can I just say this post title was meant to lure you in? You see, I know this need on a personal level! And, it is a critical step towards living a more meaningful, organized, and substantial life! What do I mean exactly? Well, […]
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