Conquer Overwhelm. Live Intentionally.
The holidays are such a magical time of year!
I always really look forward to all of the delicious food, family time, freshly fallen snow, and beautiful Christmas decor that this time of year brings.
I’m one of those crazy people who likes to decorate my home for Christmas long before Thanksgiving is here, and it’s because I really do love Christmas that much. I want to be able to bask in its glory for as long as possible 🙂 [Read more…]
Whether you like it or not, the holiday season is upon us!
I am thrilled, because I absolutely love Christmas and this time of year in general. It’s going to be Little Miss’s second Christmas, but it really does feel like her first because last year she was too young to appreciate any of the fun festivities that surround the holidays.
I’m so looking forward to taking her to see Christmas light displays, the beautiful Christmas tree that is set to music at a mall near us, and of course – seeing her reaction to gifts from Santa on Christmas morning!
While I am all about simplifying and trying to be as much of a minimalist parent as I can be, I still believe in Santa visiting my children on Christmas morning. I am so excited to re-live some holiday magic through her that only a child can truly experience!
That being said, I am definitely trying to limit the overall amount of gifts she is getting and am aiming for as many clutter-free gifts as possible to be entering our home. We are also focusing a lot on making sure the gifts she’s receiving present learning opportunities for her so they aren’t just toys that require a million batteries that don’t facilitate imagination or creative play. [Read more…]
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While I love the idea of going digital with everything to keep my life feeling a bit more simplified, the truth is that digital clutter can be just as worse as having paper clutter everywhere.
It’s very easy to become overwhelmed by too many documents glaring at you on your computer desktop, your inbox being overtaken with unnecessary emails, or your social media being a bit too social with all of its constant notifications.
Today I’m sharing some of my top tips to beat the digital clutter beast in your own life, and I truly hope you find it helpful! [Read more…]
A big thank you to Nature’s Bounty® Earthly Elements™ for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.
We all have those days where we are just absolutely draggingggggg.
Sometimes even when I get a great night’s sleep, I still wake up feeling like I just don’t have the energy to get everything done that I need to do.
You all know that I love my coffee, but if consumed too much, that’s really not the healthiest way to get the energy boost that I need on those extra tough days. When I was pregnant with Little Miss, I liked to keep my caffeine consumption subdued and was forced to come up with some alternative ways to get me through my busiest days.
Today I’m sharing some of my top tips to energize yourself, and I hope these help you when you are having one of those days where you just can’t seem to snap yourself into being productive. [Read more…]
Hi Everyone! Enjoy this guest post from Reelika! XO Christina
Anуоnе whо hаѕ еmbrасеd minimаliѕm, in any ѕеnѕе оf thе wоrd, knоwѕ thе bеnеfitѕ gо fаr beyond whаt уоu соuld еxрlаin in a ѕinglе blоg роѕt.
Of соurѕе thеrе аrе thе оbviоuѕ uрѕidеѕ оf hаving lеѕѕ сluttеr — likе fеwеr орроrtunitiеѕ fоr уоur роѕѕеѕѕiоnѕ tо jumр оut оf thе hаll сlоѕеt аt уоu nеxt timе уоu ореn thе dооr tо find уоur соаt.
But thе rеаl bеnеfitѕ оf minimаliѕm ѕtrеtсh muсh dеереr — аnd widеr — thаn thаt. [Read more…]
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Today’s post is a bit of a sappy one and something I think every parent can relate to, no matter what stage of parenting you are currently in.
Little Miss seems to be growing and learning at a record pace these days, so my emotions surrounding parenting and her future in general have been high lately… and I may or may not have cried while writing this post. #MomLife for the win.
I am sharing the 7 biggest wishes I have for my daughter’s future today and I like to think that any other parent out there wishes for these things for their children too.
Even if you aren’t a parent yet, but kids are something definitely on the table for you at some point in your life, I bet you can relate to these too. Or maybe you’re an empty nester and your babies have all grown and moved out of your home – I’m sure you still want these things for them too 🙂 They might grow up, but they are always still our babies, right?! [Read more…]
Who doesn’t want to be more productive so that you are able to get more done in less time?
While we can’t actually create more time in our day, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your existing time so that you’re able to accomplish a lot more with the resources you’ve already been given.
I’m sharing some simple “time hacks” that can help you increase your productivity so that you are able to spend less time working, and more time just enjoying life! 🙂 [Read more…]
Happy Friday, Friends!
It seems like it’s been a crazy last few weeks over here. My hubby was traveling a lot for work, and things have really picked up with both my freelance business & my blog so it’s been one big juggling act over here that has involved 1,849,387 cups of coffee and lots of waking up before dawn.
Sleep deprivation aside, I’ve realized time and time again that I truly wouldn’t have it any other way. Both starting my freelance biz and starting a blog have been such a blessing to me and my family! [Read more…]
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This time of year seems to breed busyness in us all.
Whether you have kids who are back in school and are getting used to a new routine, or are trying to be more productive after the lazy days of Summer have come to an end, Fall tends to be a very busy time of year.
It’s easy to let your stress levels build up and forget to find ways to relax after you’ve had a long and stressful day. [Read more…]
Hi Friends!
I hope October is treating you well so far. September was a crazy busy month for me with recovering from our road trip we went on earlier in the month, and October is proving to be even busier. I think I’ve come to terms with the fact that when I’m busy doing things I love and truly enjoy though, it’s the best kind of busy there is! 🙂
I’m back with another income report, so let’s jump in!