We all have times when we’re exhausted and need some time to rest and rejuvenate. It’s just a part of life. And sometimes, we have people we care about that we KNOW need time to rest and rejuvenate. (Though they may not be taking it!) Enter the self-care basket. It’s a collection of items in
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We’re living in a technological revolution, and it’s re-wiring our lives. Some of the effects are good. And some of the effects are bad. And, while I’m grateful for technology and its benefits, I’m concerned about how it’s impacting parenting. More specifically, I didn’t realize the negative impact it had on my parenting as soon
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You know that feeling of suffocating in your own home? The one where you look around and all the piles feel a mile high and it feels like you will never, ever be done with your to-do list? Yeah, I’ve felt that way before. There is just SO. MUCH. stuff to have in this world
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I’m currently writing this on my bed while my daughter runs around in the living room. She’s five, and loves all things Elsa and Anna. Her days consist of what to do, what to eat, where we’ll go and who she’ll get to play with (okay . . . It’s a little more than that.
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We live in a world with lots of changing currents and crazy stuff happening all the time. And, with all the chaos and opinions, grandparents are more important than ever, because what you say can impact your grandchildren for good (I know–I had a grandparent live with me and have three kids that are lucky
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I don’t know about y’all, but I feel like kids are always noticing random things that I would NEVER have picked up on. Sometimes what they see is sweet, and sometimes it’s funny, and sometimes it’s sobering (like almost change-your-life sobering–it’s crazy the observations they can make!). But whether what they see makes us want
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I don’t know about y’all, but in this day and age, life seems to be moving fast. Work, appointments, school, phone calls, errands, messages, and more keep us constantly on the go. And with all the noise, it can be hard to get meaningful time with our significant other. Sometimes the default is just “Let’s
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Hey there! I noticed that sunflowers and sunflower wallpapers are trending on Pinterest right now, so I figured I’d jump on the bandwagon to help me get some more traffic to my site (just being honest, haha). However, I have to say that I’m excited to put these sunflower backgrounds together. There’s something undeniably happy
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Hey there! Are you on the search for a printable cloud template? Look no further; I’ve got you covered! These simple cloud printables are perfect for coloring, cloud crafts, learning about cloud formation, making cloud cake toppers, and more. There are three different cloud templates: Feel free to take whichever cloud cut-outs you want (in
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Are you sick of those “Things for Newborns” lists with approximately 10,000 items? Me too. This is my quick and slick newborn baby items list for those people who cringe and die inside when they look at lists of 572 baby items and think about buying it all for their first baby. I’ll share what
Are you here because you want to be one of the greats? You know–one of those Silicon Valley executives who arise at 4:59 am, breathe deeply in the cool morning air, open their Macbook Pro on a pristine desk, and create life-changing inventions before breakfast? And right now, do you drool, struggle with your pillow,
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Getting everything done in a day is impossible. BUT, we can use some strategy to get the *most* important things done. This is your do-it-last-minute method for when your house is a disgusting mess, and your company’s coming tonight. Please note that this strategy still takes a full day, or between 6 – 9 hours to complete, depending
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I don’t know if you’ve searched “Cleaning checklist” on Pinterest recently . . . but if you have, you’ve probably noticed something: Most cleaning checklists these days are excessive, detailed, and–frankly–petrifying. You know what I mean. I’m talking about the “Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your House” checklist that suggests dusting the top of your kitchen
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When life gets crazy, one of the first places mess shows up is on the kitchen counters (ahem, dirty dishes, I’m looking at you). The disaster soon spreads across the kitchen like some evil, noxious mold. And pretty soon, you’re drowning in visual clutter. And if we’re real here . . . life being crazy
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Have you watched any cleaning TikToks or YouTube Shorts recently? ‘Cause I don’t know about you, but I feel like every other cleaning influencer has some new miracle product to promote. And it’s overwhelming. I mean . . . how many cleaning products does one person need? Unless you’re a full-time maid (and no, I’m
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KEY POINT: It’s 100% possible to be a real human and find motivation to clean (you don’t need to be Martha Stewart) If Mount Everest could be made of laundry, it’d be in your living room. Oh, and if clean dishes were real, they would have to look like unicorns (because they’d be so rare).
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Miscarriage is awful. (That’s an understatement, I know.) My experience with loss of pregnancy, though, was after a successful pregnancy. I don’t know exactly what it’s like to have consecutive miscarriages. I do, however, know the fear and pain of having a little one inside of you, and then losing them. I know the sadness.
Hi! I’m here to give you a few ideas about storing your baby’s clothes and items in a small space. Let’s keep it simple. (I’ll try not to talk too much.) And if you’re a busy mom or dad, I give you full permission to skim this entire list and just read the big, bold parts,
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It seems there’s a new mini-trend going on for parents to read their kids bedtime poems. Maybe you’re trying to find new ways to mix up the bedtime routine and make good night easier, or maybe you just want a great way to expose your kids to some classic poems, but either way, I personally
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Exercise has always been difficult for me. When I was young, the slow progress drove me nuts, and it seemed like I was never going to be one of those “fit” girls. You know, the ones who just run a marathon and reach other fitness goals with no effort. But you know, those fit girls really do have to
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