Category: The Simple Life
Keeping Up
Apr 10, 2020
“It’s easier to keep up than catch up!” You may need to reread that a couple of times to let that sink in. Google says procrastination is the action of delaying or postponing something. So, if procrastination is your enemy, your...
Read MoreSame Old Question
Dec 30, 2019
As we start a new decade, it’s easy to reflect on how far we’ve come in 10 years. Toy Story 3 was No. 1 at the box office; the iPad and other tablets were being introduced; Facebook hit 500 million accounts; and fears of online...
Read MoreExperiences Over Things
Dec 30, 2019
“Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” While holiday music has been playing before the leaves changed from green to gold to gone, Christmas shopping has shifted dramatically over the last few years. Most gift...
Read MoreSupport Systems
Dec 30, 2019
Parent-teacher conference Thursday. Contact caterer for next week’s Lunch and Learn. Call the roofer for an estimate. Update website. Recheck insurance claim. Schedule dentist appointment for the boys. Write thank you notes....
Read MoreRethink Old School
Dec 30, 2019
“What’s old is new again.” How many times have you heard that? When you think in terms of not having enough hours in the day or admitting you’re spread too thin, there’s nothing new or old about those perceptions. This summer...
Read MoreUnclutter Your Work Space
May 6, 2019
The trend of only keeping things that bring you joy and removing everything else may need to be expanded when it comes to our desks. Sometimes joy isn’t found in staplers, folders and laptops, yet many things are essential to...
Read MoreUse Time Wisely
May 6, 2019
There’s something about having sunshine longer each day that gives us an edge toward having more time to get everything done. It’s beginning to stay lighter longer, so we trick ourselves to think we have more time to accomplish...
Read MoreThe Year of More
May 6, 2019
Two things go hand in hand: a new calendar year and the list of promises, resolutions and commitments we make in order to make THIS year the best ever. Intentions are good, ideas are plentiful and testimonies are showing up...
Read MoreStop the Noise
May 6, 2019
“A confused mind does nothing.” “Less is more.” “When life isn’t adding up, start subtracting.” All great advice for when you feel too much is coming at you from every direction; yet, where do you begin to quiet the chaos?...
Read MoreCloset Redo
May 6, 2019
Trendy bins, cool containers and color-coordinated hangers may help our closets look great, but what do we do with all the stuff we’ve shoved and crammed into our closets since the last seasonal purge? It’s a proven fact that we...
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