50 Quick(ish) Fixes for today (or tomorrow or the next day)

March 26, 2020

Friends, how are you?

If there is one truth about this whole global pandemic thing, it’s the reminder that I am not in control. Curveballs thrown without preparation, loss and grief, and even as many of us work to #flattenthecurve, so to speak, there will still be a lasting impact for many. Aside from grace and soul care and loving your neighbor, sometimes we just need a little distraction while in survival mode. So….

Here is a list of 50 small(ish, quick(ish) things you can do today (or tomorrow…)

Intentional Easter Baskets

March 21, 2020

Easter is three weeks away and holidays can be a time when more stuff coming in the door can feel overwhelming. In this season of spending more time at home waiting out the global pandemic, more clutter is the last thing we need. Here is how I keep clutter at bay for Easter, even while I enjoy pulling together Easter baskets for my kids….

Buy consumables and try to buy local when possible (I’m linking to some below).

Here are the ideas we use year after year:

Kids Clothing

March 3, 2020

The thing about kids clothing? They keep growing. You have to spend time moving it along and bringing in the new. It’s not my favorite, but it’s necessary. Having smaller wardrobes helps. Here is how I manage clothes for my 3 kids (currently all in elementary school).