Free Therapy: Journal Writing Some of the most powerful things in my life have cost me nothing but time and honesty. Journaling is one of them. I want to share what this practice has given me — and what the research says it can give you, too. Free writing: stream of consciousness I handwrite […]

Choosing wall art for your home can be easy with these few guiding principles: 1. Choose art that is meaningful to you. Does it remind you of a memory, a place or a feeling? 2. Choose art that fits the overall aesthetic of your home. What colors will look good in your home or in […]

House of Order Part 2: De-cluttering If you feel like you are starting to drown in your stuff, it is time to organize and declutter your space. Your life will feel so much more manageable with this guide. Three Piles that Leave the House Every house should have three piles: 1. Throw away: This is […]

Easter Egg Hunting 6 yrs old 1 yr old 2 yrs old What’s Up, I have been busy writing posts about specific topics, but I just want to fill you in on our family too. Cody has been traveling A LOT. I heartily dislike when we are a part. We have decided that one or […]

72 Hour Kits 72 Hour Kit: While There is Still Plenty I have been feeling like I should have 72 hour kits ready for my family for many, many months now. I do not think that anything is going to happen anytime soon, but I know it is the right thing to do. It is […]

Organize Your Home Today Ideas for a House of Order: Tidy and Functional This morning it took me a full hour to do my dishes. Just to give you idea, I had to do the dishes in stages: fill dishwasher, wash Tupperware from the fridge, pots and pans and then everything else. I am really […]