We have more and more demands and expectations placed upon us each day. We feel like we need to do more and be more. It feels like everyone else is managing it all and you’re the only one failing. Well, I call BS. In Brene Brown’s book, Rising Strong, she tells a story of when she was complaining to her therapist about an interaction she had with another lady. Brene was completely aghast and … [Read more...] about Are You Doing Your Best?
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Faster, easier laundry routine
How long do you spend doing laundry each week? And how long does it sit in the basket after it’s been clean? Don’t feel guilty, we’ve all been there. But let's try and change that routine and make your laundry faster and easier to do. Laundry Supplies I tried doing the DIY route for laundry detergent, but I found that it didn’t dissolve in cold water and I felt like my whites got … [Read more...] about Faster, easier laundry routine
The secret to overcoming housework overwhelm
You just got back from a friend’s house that was completely immaculate and now you’re feeling like a failure. Or maybe your house is a complete disaster and it makes you feel like your life is out of control. Am I the only one who feels overwhelmed by life when their living room is a mess? I’ve learned there are certain areas of my house, that if I keep them relatively tidy it makes me feel … [Read more...] about The secret to overcoming housework overwhelm
Free or cheap things to do this summer
If you’re getting a little jealous of all your friends summer Instagram accounts or feel like everyone has exciting summer plans except you, have no fear, You can still have a fun summer without breaking the bank or your budget. Here are some ideas for free or cheap things to do this summer that might be available in your area! Local events First, you need to do some sleuthing to find where your … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do this summer
The Ultimate Trifecta: Cheaper, Better, and Safer Cleaning Products
When you go to the store are you overwhelmed by all the different products available? There are 20 different options for toilet bowl cleaner alone and the toilet is just one of the dozens of things you need to clean in your house. It’s not hard to get decision fatigue just thinking about stocking up to clean your house. Not to mention the price tag that grows with each product added. You’re … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Trifecta: Cheaper, Better, and Safer Cleaning Products
How to Create a Personalized Cleaning Schedule
We’re looking for someone to tell us the answers, but everyone’s lifestyle is so unique. There’s no one-size-fits-all plan. So why do we keep trying to use someone else’s cleaning schedule? I could never find a cleaning schedule that fit my lifestyle so I experimented until I came up with what worked for me. I’m not here to share my schedule, but to show you how I developed my own cleaning … [Read more...] about How to Create a Personalized Cleaning Schedule