It’s all too easy to get into the habit of spending downtime mindlessly scrolling social media accounts or binging Netflix. There’s nothing wrong with checking your Instagram feed or watching a favorite show but when all of your leisure time is eaten up by mindless activities you miss out on so many better options. That’s…
Create a Welcome Home Evening Ritual
Over a decade ago I wrote a little something about my take on The Good Wife’s Guide, a how-to guide for wives supposedly from a 1950s-era home economics textbook. Whether this exact piece ever actually appeared in a textbook is questionable. But did women really do such things at one time? Maybe. Some of it….
Hygge in the Springtime
From the first time I heard of the Danish concept of hygge, I’ve been enchanted. I instantly related to the whole idea of coziness and sweet little pleasures. In fact, it seems like something created just for me. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read…
September: A New Beginning and an Updated Planner
It’s Back-to-School season and even though my children are grown, this time of year still feels like a new beginning. I think of September as sort of “January Light”. It’s a good time to evaluate progress on goals and adjust schedules and routines if needed. Following the more laid-back months of summer, September feels like…
My Morning Basket
The other day a friend shared a video in a Facebook group in which she showed us her “Morning Basket” and what it contained. I immediately fell in love with the idea and decided to create my own. Earlier today I went to one of my favorite places – Staples (anyone else have an office…
Create a Beautiful Life With an Evening Ritual
A good day begins the night before. I think we all know this. A little preparation the night before makes our morning less frantic and much more likely to be the beginning of a good and productive day. Taken to the next level, creating an evening ritual finishes our day on a pleasant note, as…
Creating a Beautiful Life With Rituals
When my children were little we had a bedtime ritual. David or I would bathe them and then dress them in clean pajamas. I would comb their wet hair, usually braiding Lisa’s long hair loosely so it wouldn’t tangle overnight. Following tooth brushing we would tuck them into bed and read a story (or ten)….
Creating a Morning Routine That Works For Me
Do you have a morning routine? Or are you like me? You know you need one but just haven’t been able to pull it together yet. Let’s talk about this, okay? I’ve been trying to develop a consistent morning routine for quite some time now. I can’t say I’ve been very successful, however. You know…