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Planner or App?
Do you feel like you are dropping the ball on things? Do you ever tell someone you are going to do something and then completely forget about it until they follow up with you about it? Are you at a loss on where to start to even getting all your lists in one...
Planner Printouts
If you are struggling to find a planner or system that works best for you....MAKE ONE! You can use an app or website called Canva and make your own. I have included here some that I have made and how I use them. Monthly Spread After I decide what my goals are each...
How to Prepare for Christmas
I know, I know. I'm proud of you for even clicking this post. Most of you are NOT ready to think about Christmas. But then I know that there are also some of you that have been WAITING for the "ber" months so that you can start planning Christmas. If you...
Tips for Having a Peaceful Morning (even with kids)
Mornings are so peaceful to me. And then my kiddos would wake up and chaos would ensue. I have made it a point this school year to do very intentional things to help create a peaceful space to start our day. Disclaimer - this doesn't always work. Sometimes I yell....
How to Organize for Sports
Fall sports are about to be in full swing. Whether you have 1 kid in sports or all of them, we know that each one comes with extra stuff! It also comes with practices and games and for some reason, they need all of that stuff each time🙂 In the past, it has been...
How to Make the Most of your Weekend
Weekends have always been crazy for our family. I work for a church so technically I work on Sundays but I have always tried to find the right balance of rest, productivity, and fun in a weekend. Which...let's be honest...is a LOT of pressure to put on the weekend!...
Anxiety in Kids
Over the years, I have had a great deal of experience with anxiety. From people that I work with and counsel, to my own issues, and then with friends and family, I have seen and dealt with anxiety a good bit. I felt like I had a pretty good handle on adult...
Simple Ways to Keep Your Car Organized
Let's be real - this is the hardest thing for me to keep organized. There are so many children going in and out of my car each day. Then we have sports seasons and camping trips and I feel like I can never keep things straight. Feel the same way? But here is what I...
Productivity Tips
Do you ever just feel like you have so much to do and even when you start working on all of them, you don't feel like you are ever able to fully complete one task? Here is the deal - we are NOT multi-taskers. Can we do multiple things at one time? Yes. But here is...
Fun and Cheap Things to Do This Summer
Summer has officially begun here in Georgia! I wanted to share a little bit about how we tackle summer. First things first - we make a summer bucket list. This is always a fun activity to hear what crazy things my kids want to do! This list is also helpful for me...
Adoption from a Dad’s Perspective
Typically, we usually hear from a lot of women on adoption. Their perspectives. Their share of joys and sorrows. But I am reminded that there is another side. Another perspective. One that needs to be told. I am so excited for you to hear from Gabe. A dad of the 3...
Helping Children Understand Adoption
This can be hard. Kids learn that there is only one way a sibling comes into their house and that is as a baby. Think about how you were told where your brother or sister came from. Think about how you talked about it with your friends. It almost always...