Reflections of a Work-in-Progress Mom
Change of Plans I had already planned my decluttering tasks for the remainder of the year about 2 months ago but decided to go in a different direction. Because my decluttering group is for the purpose of accountability and community, I only share from my experience and offer tips I have learned through my own Read More …
As someone who has a degree in business finance, I’m surprised by how little I knew about personal finance. I love nerding out learning about this stuff so I can help our girls better recognize how to give, save, and spend their money wisely. Starting with the basics like working, spending, saving, and giving, and Read More …
I read like I yard – slowly. I can’t read when there’s any noise or possibility of interruption so I only read 1-2 books a month unlike those who read dozens and/or hundreds a year! I surprised myself this summer by reading 12ish books. You’ll see why it’s not a plain, old “12” when I Read More …
Have you ever said yes to doing something so you wouldn’t miss out on the activity or the opportunity but then it was just a stressful or overwhelming situation that you didn’t completely enjoy? Maybe just me. :p I’m a recovering-ish people-pleaser so I’ve definitely been there. Productivity is not about doing more, it’s doing Read More …
August came and went. School has started and it has taken us a while to find our rhythm. While we haven’t had too many changes, it has been a challenge to make sure we don’t get disconnected from the Internet during a meeting or class. And with that, I haven’t been able to be online Read More …
Other titles for this post: Me and Binder Paper OR Ways to Make an Impact OR You Are a Hope Dealer My Favorite Christmas Gift You may have already heard/read the story about my favorite Christmas gift. If you haven’t, here it is in the nutshell. Most kids want the latest toys but my most Read More …
Again…a few things… Y’all are going to have to buy these books so we can swap or I’m going to have to increase my book budget. Just kidding, I don’t have a book budget, but just sayin’… I’m sad that this is a frequent disclaimer I give when I share books/resources I’m reading/learning from but Read More …
A LOOK BACK In past years, I have offered one or two decluttering challenges a year. Last year, the group members asked for more. I’m always up for a challenge, so I agreed, but as I had expected, many burned out or were discouraged by the obstacles that happened in certain months of the year Read More …
This is a re-read for me. My first read was a quick one and I hope to learn more this time around. A perfectly placed, impeccably delivered story can transport a person to a place beyond interested, straight past paying attention, and into a state of complete capivation. The “can’t look away” kind. I frequently Read More …
Did July fly by for anyone else? It happened so quickly that I don’t know that I have many thoughts about it besides the fact that I’m thinking of all our friends who have had to make school decisions, both as parents and teachers/administrators. It sounds like a lot of folks are working together to Read More …