Ready to trade in the chaos of back-to-school for the organized calm of Autumn? While fall brings fun holidays and beautiful scenery, it also brings busy schedules! We're juggling everything from holiday preparations to end-of-year work pushes. That's why having a planner layout that is both beautiful and func…

One of my favorite things to do is sit down with my planner and accessories and get creative. One of the things I don't always find enough time to do is sit down with my planner. It's not because I'm busy beyond belief, but usually I get a little overwhelmed by all of my options and ideas—my extensive stic…

Look, Mom, I’m being consistent! I told myself to write/read/blog this month, but I’m letting the day guide me as to when that will happen. So far, I read my Bible this morning after giving the baby her breakfast while waiting for my company to arrive. And now, after the lunch bunch are settling down, I am here writin…

It's been said before, but it feels the same today: January was just a bonus track of 2022. In these last four weeks alone, my life has gone topsy-turvy, one obstacle right after the other. It's been challenging for me in many ways, but I don't want to complain. I was never left alone despite how I may hav…

It's Monday, so you know what that means; another planner layout! I'm enjoying my day off so far. I slept in for an extra hour, already made a grocery run, watched a movie musical with my girls, and now I'm spending some time writing to you! Mondays are my favorite. This week I used yet another new sticker…

The first full week of January was a remarkable success! My progress was, in part, due to focusing on what I wanted to add to my day instead of what to replace. For starters, I wasn't completely focused on becoming physically new, as I have in the past. My "glow up" can be an internal one — starting wit…

Happy New Year! I am excited to welcome in 2023 with a fresh planner spread. After a long weekend, super late night, and playing a bit of catch-up around the house, I was finally able to sit down and plan out my week ahead. What a beautiful blessing it is to see another year. I definitely don't want to let the nex…

In just a matter of days Christmas will have come and gone. The holiday spirit will slowly recede as the impending new year will either inspire us to make big changes or return to our normal daily lives. While the coming week may still be sprinkled with family gatherings and winter festivities, the last week of the ye…

Guess what my goals are this week? To be present. Last week didn't go according to plan, so I sat down and decked my planner out with plenty of reminders of the upcoming holiday. Now is the time when each day requires a plan but loads of flexibility to keep one sane. Over the next several days my little family wil…

We've made it through the first full week of December! Our family has enjoyed the UK Collage event at mine and my husband's alma mater, spent hours practicing for the Children's Christmas play at church, had a special mid-week, early Birthday dinner for my hubby, and are looking forward to enjoying a Chris…

It may have kept me up until 1 in the morning, but when inspiration strikes (and/or insomnia) you follow it wherever it takes you. Since November wasn't my best month, I had little to no desire to design my planner. It's beside the fact that my life is rather dull at the moment and I had next to nothing to ev…

I took an unexpected hiatus from posting. Plans failed. My sleep began to suffer again. Once my routine went awry it seemed every other aspect of my life followed suit. It's really not that out-of-sorts for me though, is it? I often find myself in a good stride only to be derailed for a time until I set back on th…

It's taking me a bit longer to get back on track than I thought. I had hoped to have made more progress by now, but I'm grateful I didn't backslide too much. I know where my baseline is, and what I have to achieve to get back to it. Plus, after two months I think it's time to take it a step further and…

My recent circumstances caused my regularly scheduled posts to be postponed for a bit. Friday I was supposed to be sharing the results of m recent trip to the salon, but that appointment had to be rescheduled due to 2/3 of my kids falling ill with a nasty cold that kept them down for several days. Not only that, but I…

The first week of September didn't go to plan. I ended up falling ill mid-week and continued to slack off throughout the weekend. First it was sleeping in, then it was staying up late. By Sunday afternoon I was in a funk and craving to get back to what makes me feel alive and energized. The night ended with my son…

Another week and the beginning of a new month = a new planner layout + setting goals! This week my hubby took me to a few of my favorite stores to stock up on planner accessories to finish off my birthday week. I usually like to prep my planner for the week ahead on the weekend. Although I've already celebrated wi…

Hello, my name is Kendra, and I'm *really* good at planning. I also lack significantly in the actual following through with those plans. Or do I? Chapter 33 came to a close Tuesday as I woke up to sweet baby cuddles and a homemade happy birthday banner. The rain came down, but it didn't drown out the joy of t…