Daily Life Posts
OAT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BITES – QUICK + NUTRITIOUS
It feels so good to be back on the blog after a hiatus. Over the past few months, I have been focused on my health and experimenting with what it truly means to be in alignment with wellness. During this period, I realized that while striving for achievement is...
A SIMPLE AND SATISFYING FRUIT SALAD
When it comes to a refreshing and wholesome snack or side dish, nothing quite beats the simplicity and deliciousness of a fruit salad. This super-simple creation combines fresh greens, a crisp apple, juicy blueberries, raisins, and zesty mandarin oranges...
3 WAYS TO SAVE TIME BY BATCHING AND TIMEBLOCKING
I have a few big projects on the horizon and could use some blocks of time to dive in, so I will be meal-prepping this week and maintaining my batching routine to give myself some spare time. It has been a quiet but busy week around here, yet somehow, this is how I...
MOBILE OFFICE ESSENTIALS: WHAT I PACK
The right gear can make all the difference when working on the go. As a small business owner who frequently works from different locations, I've fine-tuned my setup to ensure I can be productive almost anywhere. Here are the mobile office essentials I never leave...
HALLOWEEN ON A BUDGET
This week, we finally got around to putting up some Halloween decorations. My stepdaughter is an adult now, but my husband and I love to give the children in our neighborhood something to get excited about. We didn't go all out with the decorations, but I like what we...
LIVING BY CHOICE: HOW I PLAN MY WEEK
Recently, I took stock of my life and realized that some of my important goals have been stuck on repeat, year after year, without making any real progress. These aren't just minor goals; they're things that could significantly improve the quality of my life,...
WEEKLY ROUND-UP 9.30.23
I am happy that the season has changed. There's something about this time of year that gets me interested in decorating and improving my wardrobe. I have been careful to preview but not buy yet. I want to see all of my options before I make any purchases, and from...
THE MONDAY ROUND-UP 09.18.23
I typically power through even when I'm not in the mood to work, but today, I've decided to do the opposite (at least a little). Whenever we have engaged in things that push us beyond our limits (like too much travel in a short span of time), I think it is important...
WEEKLY ROUNDUP 8.12.23
This week I felt like I closed my eyes on Monday; when I opened them, we were already on Friday. Though the time went by in a flash, I feel really good because I stayed focused each day and was able to whittle down my to-do list. By Friday, I could smile because it...
WEEKLY ROUNDUP 8.05.23
I honestly cannot believe that summer is nearing its end. As the season approached, I was sure I would be thoroughly miserable, as most days here are usually super hot and humid. Surprisingly, it rained...A LOT, so I used the time I spent inside decluttering...