It happens to most of us every year – plans for making the best of the hot summer months while sticking to a budget manage to go awry and we spend the rest of the year trying to figure out where our money went. Over spending on vacation is the biggest problem for most people. […]
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Meal ideas & prep tips to help you keep your cool and spend less time in the kitchen Post #5 of the #SimpleSummer series Now that summer has fully arrived, it’s time to embrace Simple Summer food ideas. Ditch the mashed potatoes, heavy gravy-laden roasts, creamy casseroles, and other cold-weather comfort foods. It’s time to
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(Post #4 of the #SimpleSummer series) For overthinkers & perfectionists, throwing parties can be an exercise in frustration, turning us into one big bundle of nerves. I used to say that the only thing I liked about having a party is knowing my house would be completely clean beforehand. The concept of throwing simple
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Welcome to Post #2 of the #SimpleSummer series! Okay, it’s time to pull out the list you made last week. I told you we would be doing something with that. 😉 Remember the one? The list of your summer dreams, expectations, and wanna-do projects? If not, that’s okay. Go back and read the post, then
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A super-honest opinion about homemaking… This post may contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through an affiliate link, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. You can see my disclaimer here. Did you get a chance to read this week’s blog post? It’s about how to
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IN THIS POST: It’s essential for overwhelmed overthinkers to give themselves grace and seek simplicity in a world of hustle. While setting powerful goals is extremely important, that doesn’t mean we should give in to the pressure to be all and do all for everyone. Here’s how to speak kindly to yourself in order to
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Do you finish everything you set out to accomplish? Or do you jump from project to project, never actually finishing anything? I’m writing this post about how to develop your finishing instinct for all of us who have a tough time FINISHING those tasks we want to accomplish! We’ve talked about goal planning and prioritizing
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Let’s talk about how consistently using a printable daily planner page will help you with goal setting AND follow-through to actually accomplish those goals. With some daily planning and a free printable, you’ll be well on your way to increased productivity so you can get more done in less time. Do you plan your days?
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What happens when you’ve been concentrating on one big goal, making progress, and then BAM! One little thing happens that makes you say, “Wait a minute! I’ve been working toward this, and I know it will be great, but I’m realizing that what I should have been concentrating on all along is something else.” You
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I know you’re ready to build your best life this year, and I want to help you get the tools you need. Two of THE most important things you can do to build calm and joy into your days are to declutter and get organized. Minimalism seems to be the word of the decade, and
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