daily habits

10 Tips to Create Healthy Boundaries For Screen & Tech Time

A few years ago, I dropped my phone in the water. I tried putting it in rice, but I needed to take it to a local fix-it place so they could renew it. This all meant I was without a phone. Surprisingly, or maybe not so surprising, I reached for it repeatedly during the first 24 hours without my

8 Simple Tips To Overcome Laundry Overwhelm + Simple Laundry Routine

Cleaning Tips· Home Organization

LAUNDRY. That word alone can make you cringe. I am no stranger to laundry. There are 6 people in our home and I swear sometimes a few more live here because of the sheer volume of clothes and towels that need to be laundered. Laundry is a fact of life so I decided to tame the laundry beast once

What’s on Your Plate?

Simple Tips & Solutions

When I was a little girl and my Grandpa Jack came to town we would go to Bishop's Buffet. The goal every time was to have enough room on your plate at the end of the long line of food so that you could get a piece of their famous and delicious french silk pie. Learn to Leave Room for the

10 Simple Habits That Will Improve Your Life Now

Simple Tips & Solutions

We are creatures of habit. We like routine. Our world has a routine. The sun comes up in the morning and sets at night. Our weeks follow a 7-day cycle. I spent years teaching first-grade students and at the beginning of every year, I spent time establishing daily routines and habits,

7 Habits to Create A Purposeful Morning Routine & 3 Habits to Stop Now

Simple Tips & Solutions

For years, my morning routine consisted of being jolted awake by a set of tiny toddler eyeballs inches from my face. I got up when the kids got up because I was not a morning person and resigned myself to the fact that I never would be. However, I coveted a few quiet moments alone

10 Simple Ways To Drink More Water Every Day

Drinks· Simple Tips & Solutions

We all know its important to drink water. The benefits include better skin, detoxified the body and improved digestion. Not to mention staying hydrated helps us to feel more alert, feel full and curb those cravings. However, with so many other delicious beverage options, I am

How to Develop a Daily Bible Study Habit

Simple Tips & Solutions

Most mornings my alarm goes off at 5:45 am, I can't believe I just typed that. I am not a natural born morning person and for years I had no desire to get up long before my kids. These days, I know I will regret pushing snooze so I flip off the covers, slip on my slippers and head