Intentional Living
Comparison is the thief of joy! Learn why we compare, the dangers of it, and strategies to end this bad habit once and for all. “Comparison is the thief of joy” is a powerful phrase that reminds us of the consequences of comparison and how the negative thoughts in our minds can derail our contentment and joy. This post contains affiliate links. What is comparison? How can we identify, avoid and overcome it? With a better understanding of its power, we can fight against comparison's ...Continue Reading
20 Quotes To Help You Identify Fake Friends From a Mile Away
As social animals, humans are prone to deceive and trick others to get what they want. Sadly, little lies encroach on all aspects of our lives, especially friendships, and relationships. Fake friends are everywhere, and we often don't even know who they are. We get surprised when someone backstabs and betrays us. It can hurt us to our core. Their betrayal is what stands between us and happiness. The pain we feel cripples us and chains us down. Because our so-called friends have hurt us, ...Continue Reading
Odds N Ends7 Teachers Share How They Actually Want To Be Thanked on Teacher Appreciation Day
What do teachers want this year on Teacher Appreciation Day? I asked my teacher friends, and they didn't say apples or "I Love My Teacher" mugs. Teacher Appreciation Day is the Tuesday in the first full week of May (which is Teacher Appreciation Week). The top two choices are gift cards and thank-you notes, with some teachers preferring a meaningful message over a gift. With gift cards, the teacher can purchase something they need for the classroom or themselves, making them less likely to ...Continue Reading
OrganizingThe Best Sweater Storage Ideas For Organizing Your Knitwear
Sweaters! Warm, cozy, wonderful sweaters! When it's cold outside, wrapping yourself up with your favorite oversized knitwear is one of the best feelings ever. There is one thing I truly used to struggle with when it came to sweaters though, and that was how to keep them organized so they're easy to see, and they don't take half my closet. It took me some time and effort, but I've gathered a list of fantastic sweater storage solutions to help you finally get your bulky winter knitwear under ...Continue Reading
DeclutteringEmotional Spring Cleaning: How to Release Clutter and Find Peace
The anger, frustration, and hurt we carry around with us on a daily basis can be harmful to our health and homes. Learn the secret to releasing emotional clutter and feeling at peace again in your heart and home. It's day two of our week long Soul Decluttering challenge (yay!!), and today we're going to focus on emotional clutter and forgiveness. I'll be honest, forgiveness isn't something that always comes easily to me. When I get angry, I can be like a dog with a bone. I'll going to hold ...Continue Reading
5 Simple Ideas To Declutter Your Car and Make It Shine
Have you ever sat down in your car, looked around, and just wanted to get right back out? I've been there...I totally get it. This is why you need these simple ideas to declutter your car. Since we live in a world where we're always on the go, it just makes sense that our car takes the brunt of us going to and fro. That also means is that somehow the trash, dirty clothes, overdue library books that you swore you returned, and the food hiding under the car seat suddenly start to take over and ...Continue Reading
4 Hard Truths about Why your Kids are so Messy
Every time I walk around my home I always see the same thing: a toy mess! Stuffed animals, Lego, puzzle pieces, and Calico Critters seem to be scattered everywhere, and I'm sick of it. We've decluttered the toys multiple times, but they seem to multiply behind our backs. There's no way we actually BOUGHT all of these toys, right?! Sometimes I feel like we're single-handedly keeping Toys R Us is business. It's ridiculous. I've been at my wits end for a while now (we're talking years, not ...Continue Reading
Types of clutter & Why we have to do the hard work ourselves
Have you ever seen an episode of a talk show where a crew completely cleans someone's home of clutter? ...Continue Reading
3 Things You Should Never Ever Buy To Keep A Cleaner Home.
I rarely make sweeping statements about what we all should and shouldn't do. As you can tell from my various styles of printables, I like options, and I don't believe there's a one-sized-fits-all solution to many problems. This, however, is one of those exceptions. I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that there are 3 things you should never ever buy. ...Continue Reading
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List: 117 Ideas of Pure Fun!
I am determined to make this summer our best summer ever, and I thought a great way to do that would be to create the ultimate summer bucket list. My kids had a bunch of great ideas for things we can do together on the upcoming summer days. Will we complete them all? I'm really not sure to be honest, but I know we'll have a lot of fun and make great memories trying! I think my least favorite sound of summer just might be, "Mom, I'm boooored!" That sentence could drive me crazy coming from ...Continue Reading
