Organizing
Creating an organized kitchen can be easy with these great ideas! The kitchen is the heart of our home, which means that everything feels a little off when it's messy. I feel happier and more peaceful when our counters are clean and the sink is empty, but that's only possible if everything's organized and has a designated space. Here are some of the most inspirational organizing posts I've come across lately. From the refrigerator to using what would otherwise be wasted space in the pantry, ...Continue Reading
Intentional LivingRandom Acts of Kindness Ideas 1-20 {100 Days of Kindness}
This quote speaks volumes to me. I frequently have great intentions; unfortunately, implementing them sometimes gets in the way. I know that no matter how wonderful my ideas are, if I don't put my ideas into action I might as well have never thought them at all. Ultimately, no one knows the difference. This year, I've committed to doing 100 Days of Kindness, which you can read about here. Will I stop at 100? Absolutely! This "doing good for others" stuff is for the birds! (Yes, that's a ...Continue Reading
How to Successfully Achieve your Goals {Free Goal Planning Printable}
"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." That is what year after year of failed New Year's resolutions has taught me. I usually start towards my goal with lots of enthusiasm and energy, but before long I end up overwhelmed, which eventually leads to quitting. Not good. This year, I have a game plan. There's definitely a method behind the madness of setting and achieving goals. Article after article stress the important of SMART goals, which is a goal that is specific, measurable, ...Continue Reading
PrintablesChristmas Guessing Game Printables
Earlier this month in my Counting Down to Christmas post I shared that my family was marking each day of before Christmas with a fun activity. We read stories, had a family dance party, shared things we love about each other, and played this game for our family game night. This game may sound familiar to you. I think the cast of The Office played this in one of their episodes (first season, I think). It's easy and fun, and I've already done the hard work for you in making the cards. ...Continue Reading
Printable Christmas Gift Tags
What's the difference between a good present and a super present?... Presentation!! <cue "Welcome to the Jungle"> (10 points to anyone who can name the movie I'm referencing. It may be my favorite children's movie of all time.) I love beautifully wrapped presents. I love using pretty papers and bows to conceal my gifts, and on a few occasions my wrapping have even cost more than the gifts themselves. However, I struggle with finding cute gift tags. Sometimes I use the "folded piece of ...Continue Reading
Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrub Recipe
Winter can be brutal on our skin, especially if you've also been cursed with sensitive skin like I am. What better way to take care of your skin than with a little pampering in the shower with an easy to make sugar scrub? ...Continue Reading
Dining Room Makeover
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love the food, the gratitude, the day spent in the kitchen, and... did I mention the food?! (This is one of my popular side dishes, and I can't even express how excited I was to make it before Thanksgiving for that post!) Thanksgiving is also my favorite holiday to host. Last year we hosted Thanksgiving in a dining room full of boxes. This year, I want to host in a room that feels like it's actually our home and in our style so this room needs some major ...Continue Reading
Broccoli Salad
I know what you're thinking, "This doesn't look like Freebie Friday!" Well, I've postponed my Freebie Friday printable until tomorrow because today is a special day... I'm sharing this broccoli salad recipe over on Domestic Bliss Squared. I made this salad when I hosted my first Thanksgiving four years ago. Everyone raved about it, and I've been serving it ever since. Pop on over to Domestic Bliss Squared today to see the recipe (and lots of yummy pictures), and don't forget to come back ...Continue Reading
Freebie Friday: Weekly To Do List
Welcome back to Freebie Friday! Today, I'm sharing my Weekly To Do list. This is basically my master to do list that helps to keep me on track throughout the week. I tend to write down the various things I want to accomplish throughout the week on this printable and then use a daily printable to most efficiently use my time. (There's a big hint about what will probably be featured next week.) :) You can access this and all of my other free printables by signing up for my newsletter. Just ...Continue Reading
September in Review & October Goals
September was a fun and hectic month! My son went back to school, two kids started soccer, I joined a fabulous group of ladies for our Wednesday Lovely Ladies Linky, and I started working on changing some of my bad habits. My September Goals (which you can see here) started off pretty well. I figured out pretty quickly that the best way for me to fit in a work out is to get it done early in the morning before the kids are awake. We have a little workout room above our garage so I really have no ...Continue Reading
