habits

8 Simple Tips To Overcome Laundry Overwhelm + Simple Laundry Routine

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,

Simple Ways To Spend Less Time On Your Phone

Simple Tips & Solutions

Recently, my phone got some water damage and it had to be resuscitated at the local fix-it place. I didn't even have my phone at my house and I was grabbing for it for at least the first 24 hours it was gone. I am addicted to my phone. On average I spend 3 hours and 34 minutes on my phone a

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

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