Is it even my birthday month if I don't have a wish list prepared? I am like a kid at Christmas time during my birthday month. Can't help it — sorry not sorry. Gifts are a major aspect of my love language (like 85%) and I wanted to create a curated lists of products to help give my loved ones a few ideas... ju…

Summer break is coming to a close and that means two things are happening: our schedules are going to be much more structured & my birthday is coming up! Yes, I still get excited about my birthday. I like to celebrate every milestone I can! Going into a new month feels like I'm getting a fresh start. Although …

I know it's been a while since I've posted when my laptop is covered in dust. As is usual for me, nothing has gone to plan. I prepare myself for all of the wrong situations. And now another month has passed and I feel like I have no progress to report for it. Between even more sickness and unexpected events, I…

If it were up to me "summer cleaning" would be a thing. After all, you shouldn't only take time to care for your home in the spring. I am all about a daily cleaning routine and have been known to not be able to lay down to rest until my floors have been properly swept and the counters cleared off and wip…

In an effort to get my sleep schedule back to normal, I came across a few Pinterest ideas about how to maximize your time. One suggested making not one, but three separate routines based on your time and energy levels for any given day. I liked the idea so much I set out to make my own straight away! It makes perfect …

It's March 2020. I've been home with my family for a few weeks since the beginning of the pandemic. I'm seven months pregnant with my third baby, a girl. It's spring, and I'm sitting outside on a blanket listening to a Compel Writing course podcast about best writing habits. The application after t…

I'm sitting at my desk, window open, listening to the thunderstorm. It's been ages since we've last had rain. I haven't had to mow the yard in weeks. Things were starting to go brown, dry, and dull; and I'm not just commenting on the lawn. I wish all it took for me to feel fresh and revived was a …