routine

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

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

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

How to Establish an After-School Routine

Home Organization

A couple of weeks ago I shared on Instagram (follow here) and Facebook (follow here) how we establish a good after-school routine. A good routine helps everyone know what to do, provides a sense of stability, and saves your sanity. I need all the help I can get! So, what is the recipe for a