Hi friend! Welcome to a fresh, new week! I hope you had a great weekend! We got so much rain and were carefully watching Kingwood, praying that Elliott’s house wouldn’t flood since he’s close to the lake. Thankfully, he and his home are safe and dry, but my heart and prayers go out to those affected. What a mess and hardship when your house is filled with water. Onto sunnier topics, if you need to replenish your Colleen Rothschild skincare or want to try it for the first time, everything is 25% off now. One of Colleen’s biggest sales of the year – the Friends & Family sale – is happening n ..read more

Hi friend! Yay for Friday! I’m so looking forward to the weekend, it’s been a rough week. I need to decompress. My 30 Days of Wellness is going well on the box breathing and screen free afternoon, but my stretching hasn’t been consistent and family dinners are more challenging than I thought they’d be. I’d really love to hear if and how you do dinners at your house if you want to share in the comments. If you want to join us in this wellness challenge, this post has several suggestions and a free printable tracker. How’s it going for you? With Mother’s Day approaching, I shared gifts under $25 ..read more

Hi friend! We recently decluttered a drawer in my bathroom that holds beauty products that don’t fit well in my shallow makeup drawer. Today, I thought it would be fun to actually open up my makeup drawer and show you my makeup collection. I’ve been thoughtfully considering the products I like to use and letting go of the rest. What’s left is makeup that I use on a regular basis. I’m calling it minimal-ish because it’s not like I only have 5 things, but it’s minimal in that everything is in use, nothing is wasted. There’s the perfect amount of things for me. At the end of this post, I’ll share ..read more

Hi friend! I hope your week is off to a great start! Are you joining me for 30 days of wellness? I printed out my tracker and feel really good about having a focus for the next 30 days. With Mother’s Day approaching (it’s Sunday, May 12), I’ve been thinking about what we’ll do to honor my own mom this year. I’m thankful to have a close relationship with her and she lives close so we get to see her often. I’ve rounded up a list of gifts that are meaningful and don’t cost a thing; gifts under $25; and what I’m getting my own mom! Mother’s Day Gifts (That Don’t Cost Anything) Handwritten Letter ..read more

Hi friend! Welcome to a fresh new week! I’m really excited to kick off 30 Days of Wellness with you today. I’m including ideas for how to incorporate pockets of wellness into your day as well as a habit tracker to track your progress. Based on your feedback on my Things Are Changing post, I know you’re with me when it comes to wanting to live an intentional life. A slower life. One with more mindfulness, healthful living, and attention on people with less business/consuming/stress. But how do we do that? It’s not a one and done process. And the steps along the way can be one forward, a few bac ..read more

Hi friend! Yay for Friday and the weekend! We’ll be celebrating Ali-Shaun and Kelly’s birthdays tonight with a fajita truck, margaritas and lots of friends. Should be such a fun time. We’re also looking at our track championships and Jordan’s baseball game. She also just signed up for touch football (7 x 7) in the summer! I can’t wait to watch that! I’ve been so energized with taking time to write more posts that I’m passionate about. I created a new Simple Living tab if you want to check it out. And THANK YOU so much for all the comments on my blog posts!!! It really helps me feel more connec ..read more

Hi friend! I hope you’re having a great week. I’m back with several really cute things from Walmart. Everything is Spring ready and very affordable! Tank • Jeans • Wedges • Bracelets • Necklace • Earrings I’m really happy with these white jeans by Jessica Simpson. They have a high waist, flare leg and raw edge hem. I got size 2, one up from my normal size and they fit pretty well, so consider sizing up one. I do hope they shrink a tad in the washer and dryer. It looks like the white are going fast, but they also come in light and darker blue. And you won’t believe they’re only $24! Tank Fit ..read more

Hi friend! If you’ve been eyeing that Dyson Airwrap Multistyler or curious about just what the heck is it, today’s post is for you! My Honest Review of the Dyson Airwrap I’ve been partnering with QVC and they let me choose a product to review and share with you every month. When I saw that the Dyson Airwrap was available, it was a no brainer. I’ve been so curious about it, but it’s awfully expensive so I haven’t invested in it myself. I wasn’t sure it would be worth it. After trying it for myself, I must say, this thing is pretty genius. It’s almost like those self-driving cars. You can absolu ..read more

Hi friend! I hope your week is off to a great start! Today, I’m sharing 10 of my daily routines that help my life run smoother in regard to my health, wellness, and also family life. Having routines that you can count on helps reduce decision fatigue, creates structure and predictability and reduces chaos. Most of these routines I don’t really think about anymore, they are more like just the rhythm of the day. I didn’t come to all of them overnight though. They sort of built on each other over time. 10 Daily Routines for Health, Wellness & Family Life 1 | morning routine I went into detail ..read more

You’ve decided you REALLY need to declutter your home, but where do you start? If every room has way too much stuff and every area is a problem, it can be easy to become paralyzed and not even begin. I’ve been there! Don’t give up! Small wins add up to big changes over time! Where to Start with Decluttering Keep Your Goals in Mind Get really clear on WHY you want to declutter. Do you want your home to be easier to clean? Do you want to be able to find things quickly? Does the visual clutter make you feel overwhelmed? Do you need to be better organized? Do you just want to breathe easier? Do yo ..read more