Mindful journaling is an easy activity that can help you to feel less stressed in as little as a few minutes a day! I’ll admit, I was never much of the journaling type. I always started and then just fizzled out. However, mindful journaling became a game changer for me! Simple, purposeful and short. What is Mindful Journaling You may have heard of gratitude journaling or possibly bullet journaling, but you are probably wondering what’s different about mindful journaling? I like to think of mindful …
Six to Shine: Self Care and Wellness Workbook
The Six to Shine ebook is a 6 Step Guide to a Positive and Happier You! A 25 page workbook outlining (six) simple tasks to complete each day that can help establish habits that will transform your mindset! The inspiration for this ebook came from a place of love, kindness, and the intention to help others find the good, the light and the positive in their lives. In this e-book, you’ll learn about six self care and wellness tasks and their science-based advantages. This workbook …
Free Summertime Activities for Kids and Adults
Looking for ways to entertain your kids this summer that don’t break the bank? There are so many fun summertime activities that you and your family can do together and the best part is that you don’t need to spend money to have a good time! One of my goals for this summer was to find activities that will keep my kids entertained but also provide them with skills to unwind and destress. After all, summertime is a great time to relax and soak up …
How to Choose an Interior Design Style for your Home
Designing your own space can be so exciting, but also very overwhelming. I remember decorating my 1st home and telling everyone that my style was very eclectic, but in reality I now realize that I didn’t really have a clear style or vision at all! When I had the opportunity to redesign our space, I wanted to make sure my design style was very clear and that it connected and flowed throughout the house. The key to a good design space is having each room …
3 Proven Ways to Feel Calm and More Relaxed
With so many tasks to complete and work to do during our days, there is no wonder many of us feel so anxious, stressed and overwhelmed. However, even on our worst days, we can still feel calm and relaxed. The secret to reducing your stress and anxiety is learning how to be PRESENT. Have you ever noticed that when your mind is too full with all of your thoughts, tasks to do, and emotions, you begin to feel anxious, easily agitated, overwhelmed and tense? I …
The Best Chocolate Chip Sourdough Muffin Recipe
What sets these muffins apart from any other chocolate chip muffins is the addition of creamy buttermilk and nutritionally packed sourdough starter. Theses are hands down the best chocolate chip muffins and they have the added health benefits of sourdough! The best part is that they are so easy to make, you can quickly whip them up anytime you are looking for a snack or breakfast treat. Not to mention, you can easily switch out the chocolate chips for blueberries or any other ingredient of …
How to Create a Farmhouse Look on a Budget
I have always felt that you do not need to break the bank to create a farmhouse look! Farmhouse style, whether vintage, modern or traditional can absolutely be achieved on a budget. In fact, most of the decor pieces in my home do not cost more than $10-20 per decor item. Here are a few farmhouse decorating ideas on a budget! Try any of these tips when creating a farmhouse style look on a set budget. This post contains amazon affiliate links for your shopping …
How to Hygge: The Secret to Feeling Happier and Healthier in Wintertime
Say goodbye to those wintertime blues! Start feeling happier and healthier by embracing the Danish concept of HYGGE. Growing up in the northeast, winters have always been something I have dreaded as an adult. Mostly due to fearing a season of illness and hating the dark cold days. However, on my journey to a simple more mindful life, I stumbled upon an article about changing our thoughts about wintertime and learning how to love this cold season. The article even took it a step further …
Journal your way to a Healthier and Happier YOU!
In as little as a few minutes a day, you can become a happier and healthier you!
How to Create a Family Command Center
One way to simplify and organize your home is to create a family command center. This is a place where you can conveniently store everyday items. Home command center walls can not only be a way to keep your family organized, but it can also be a stylish statement wall in your home. A place for you to show off your style while being organized at the same time! When designing our families command center, I wanted a place where I could hang our keys, …