Gratitude Changes Your Day How do you start your day? What are the first things you think about in the morning when you wake up? Have you considered how having a grateful heart and attitude will change your daily outlook?  In this post, we will look at the benefits of gratitude and how writing in ... Read More about Benefits of Gratitude and How to Start a Gratitude Journal ..read more

Fall is a unique season that brings feelings of change and reflection. We see the tree leaves change color and fall. The air is a little crisper in the morning and evenings. The days gradually become shorter, and the sun sets earlier. Here are 75 fall writing prompts to help you reflect on the season’s ... Read More about 75 Fall Writing Prompts for Moms: Reflections on the Season ..read more

Did you know that back to school isn’t just for the kids?  Erin Condren has a brand new back-to-school collection for moms, too!  No, this collection is not about books and classes but about helping Mom be organized in the fall. The Erin Condren back-to-school collection features planners and journals, new writing tools, including pens and colored pencils, desk organizers, and more.  Note: This post includes affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I’d like to thank the Erin Condren team for providing me with the pro ..read more

Have you spent any time scrolling through our Facebook feed or Instagram lost all track of time just reading updates from friends or groups? We so easily become distracted by the endless stories. Our scrolling might include funny memes, old videos, and the many fun things about life our friends and family post and share.  For some of us, the constant need to check social media has become a powerful behavior, an addiction. Our fear of missing out (FOMO) starts to control us. If you feel social media is taking over your life, you might need to stop your fear of missing out and embrace the j ..read more

Spring Desserts to Enjoy for Easter Easter desserts are some of my favorites.  I love the soft pastel colors of the candies, cakes, and cookies.  You can create so many cute spring desserts to enjoy and share at Easter.  Easter has so many options for fun desserts you can make.  Today, I have 15 Easter Desserts you can enjoy with your family. My kids love to bake. Many of these desserts are easy to make and would make a fun baking project with your kids. Easter Bunny Pineapple Smoothies by 3 Boys and a Dog Lemon Poppy Seed Cake by The Tinselbox Easter Bunny Cake by Life Be ..read more

Have you ever been traveling, and when you get to your destination, open your suitcases to find everything is tossed and mixed up, looking like it’s been through a blender? This is not my idea of a fun start to my vacation.  On the other hand, there is nothing like getting to your travel destination, opening your suitcase and bags, and finding everything neatly organized and ready to use. Do you have a system for organized travel?   In this post, I’ll share ideas to keep your travel organized (which means more fun and less stress) with Erin Condren travel organization bags and p ..read more

Notebooks are a timeless tool that you can utilize to organize your day, your home, your ideas, and your memories. For as long as I can remember, I have loved using notebooks. I would write detailed memories during my high school years of special times with friends. I’ve also used notebooks for journaling my feelings. I love writing down my thoughts and memories in my notebooks.  I also use notebooks for organizing ideas and project planning. This post will share ideas for choosing the right notebook, strategies for organizing your notebooks, bullet journals, to-do lists, and things you c ..read more

While February is the shortest month of the year, that doesn’t mean you can’t fill your days with fun February activities. February is the month of love. The activities and ideas below are great ways to spend a little extra time with your family and loved ones. Depending on where you live, February might be a colder month, and you might prefer to stay indoors. Or you might be adventurous and want to get out. Here are 28 things you can try for February fun. 28 Things To Do for February Fun Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special dinner or activity with your loved ones. Visit a winter-themed ..read more

Simple Life-Changing Habits What habits do you practice every day? Have you ever stopped to think about what impact these habits have on your life? What if making just a few simple changes in your daily habits could make a positive impact on your life?  Would you make those changes? I have a few simple habits I practice every day.  I always make my bed every day.  The bed has to be made. When my children were small, I would make their beds every day, too.  I also make sure the dishes are washed or loaded into the dishwasher every night after dinner.  I don’t like a cou ..read more

Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year.  A beautiful time of the year filled with traditions, celebrations and new memories.  It’s also a time of the year that causes stress.  But Christmas shopping and planning doesn’t have to cause stress, here are some tips on how to make a Christmas budget you can start now. You might be thinking Christmas is still months away. But life moves quickly and before you know it, Christmas will be here. The stress of Christmas can be avoided with a few simple plan ahead tips.  By preparing for Christmas early (or even y ..read more