Christmas is over. And I’m always one of the first to take holiday decorations down. While I love the cozy feel in the evenings of warm candlelight and twinkling fairylights amidst greenery, the house feels a little tired. And cluttered. And kinda dusty. And if a total reset is out of the question in one […]
Since tomorrow is Christmas Eve, this is really the final countdown. My Saturday post will be filled with all things NOT Christmas. But since you may still be in the Christmas mood, I am sharing my low-key, calm, but meaningful Christmas holiday. I hope it inspires you in some way too. Last Minute Stocking Stuffer […]
Just in time for holiday kitchen time, I’m sharing some simple hacks for a calm, cozy and relaxed home. These hacks have helped me reduce waste, save time and have a less messy space in the kitchen. Or at least a mess that can be contained. Ummm, maybe that’s more accurate. 😊 And although I […]
Is your December magical like a Hallmark movie? Or is it overwhelming, overscheduled and exhausting? Even with fun get togethers, gift exchanges, baking projects, December can get away from us. Then, for those of us still working, add deadlines and quotas and customer needs and ay yi yi! Just like that we enter January totally […]
The holiday countdown is well underway. And whether the craziness of the season has you in its grips or you’re more like me and having a chill Christmas, this is your reminder to give yourself a little love! Here is what I’m doing to keep it chill without being Scroogish. Self-care means surviving and thriving! […]
Looking to boost your mornings? Try these few simple habits that will help you feel refreshed, focused and ready to conquer the day. And every day, not just Tuesday! Do Tuesdays feel sluggish? Like Hump Day is far away and Friday is impossibly far? Is there a task list that is overwhelming and you just […]
Welcome aboard, mateys! If you have been reading my last few posts, you know that we are on a Caribbean cruise enjoying perfect weather and mild seas. Now, in an effort to be transparent, I will tell you our Norwegian cruise is not exactly the Love Boat as I have been advertising. It might actually […]
Hub and I snuck in a quick long weekend trip to Northeast Florida and experienced so much charm. Lovely weather, the nicest people ever and a few big cats made for the perfect coastal escape. Our Highlights Here are a few of the things we crammed in and absolutely loved. Amelia Island The moment you […]
Okay, Christmas. Let’s do this, shall we? If the leftovers are all eaten and the Thanksgiving décor is stowed, we can finally let the Christmas season begin. But if you’re like me, you might want a gentle start. Just ease into it. And my guess is that most people do NOT want that. How do […]
Let me preface this post by saying that I am NOT spending a simple Thanksgiving weekend at home. Indeed, we are doing the unthinkable and traveling over the holiday weekend. I know! Not exactly the greatest planning. But with a lot of prayer and some good weather, my hopes are high. However. If you want […]