Have you ever procrastinated on something for SO long… only to realize it took you 30 minutes to finish… and you wasted way more than 30 minutes putting it off day after day after day?
Yeah, me too!
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58 Delicious Pumpkin Recipes for Fall!
It’s no secret that I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE pumpkin. I’ll try pretty much any food made with pumpkin, and there’s a fairly good chance that I’ll like it.
However, since our kitchen isn’t ready for cooking or baking just yet, I figured I’d share a bunch of delicious pumpkin recipes from around the web… all in one nice, organized spot for you 🙂
When Was the Last Time You Said ‘No’?
It’s THAT time of year when everyone is looking for volunteers, committee members, etc. etc. If you haven’t been bombarded with these requests yet, it’s bound to happen some time in the next month.
If you’re already feeling overwhelmed and over-busy, keep reading for some encouragement and motivation to “just say no”!
How To Become a Virtual Assistant
If you’ve ever thought about working as a Virtual Assistant, you’ll want to check out today’s post. I’m sharing a brand new eBook that’s filled with tips and ideas to starting, managing, and growing a successful VA career (and I’m interviewed in the book!)
There’s also a 25% discount code for anyone who purchases the eBook in the next 3 days!
Why is Simple Organized Living so Hard to Achieve?
Did you ever notice that simple, organized living isn’t necessarily the easiest thing to achieve? It takes discipline, diligence, and determination to create a simple, more organized life/home/office/etc. But it’s worth it!
Today I’m sharing some of my thoughts on simple, organized living… and I’d love to hear what you think.
We Have Kitchen Cabinets!
7 “Off The Fridge” Ideas to Display Kid’s Artwork
Now that your kids/grandkids are back in school, there’s a pretty good chance your home is about to be inundated with lots of artwork, projects, and special drawings that you just HAVE to save forever and ever! Right?
Wrong! If you’re looking for ways to display your kid’s artwork and reclaim your fridge, here are 7 “off the fridge” ideas to get you thinking.
Our Simplified Mornings + a New Coffee Maker
Dave and I both hate feeling rushed, we hate being late, we hate forgetting anything, and we hate being unprepared… so we’ve always been huge advocates for planning our mornings the night before.
And thanks to a brand new (programmable) coffeemaker from Hamilton Beach, our morning routine is just THAT much simpler!
How I Use My Planner & Daily Routine Printable Together
How Do You Deal With Dinnertime Distractions?
8 Simple Steps to Start Your Own Blog
Why Our Kitchen Renovation is Taking SO Long!
Organizing My E-Paper with Manilla.com
I’ve mentioned (more than once) that we pay ALL our bills online and don’t get any paper statements. And every time I mention this, I always get questions as to how I keep track of all our different usernames, passwords, and other login information.
Well today, I’m sharing how I do all of that with the free services provided by Manilla.com!
My Thoughts on Excessive Stockpiling
I talk a lot about how we save money by keeping our pantry and freezer stocked with extra meals, snacks, baking supplies, cereal, chips, etc. etc. We have a nice-size pantry area downstairs… and honestly, I’d be lost without it!
However… I personally feel like there’s a point when enough is enough and a stockpile becomes “excessive”. Today, I’m sharing my thoughts on excessive stockpiling.
3 Ideas to Boost Business in the 4th Quarter
In my experience, the “4th quarter” is often the time for a big business boom. Kids are back in school and everyone’s looking for the latest and greatest ideas for holiday gifts.
Today I’m sharing 3 simple strategies that have helped me boost 4th quarter sales… and I’d love to know if you have any other ideas.
Dealing With Exhaustion {When You Can’t Get More Sleep}
After 9 months of getting very little sleep, Dave and I are both exhausted. And although we would love to get more sleep, it’s just not an option right now since Nora doesn’t nap and is quite fussy at night.
I know so many people who aren’t able to get a good night’s sleep for a variety of reasons… If you are one of those people, I’m hoping some of my tips might help you as you battle exhaustion.
Our Favorite Foods From The Griddle
We haven’t had a traditional kitchen all summer long, which means I haven’t had a stove all summer long.
Thankfully, we have a large electric griddle that I purchased several years ago in a fabulous Black Friday sale. We usie it almost daily — and there have even been days when we make breakfast, lunch, and dinner ALL on our griddle!
What’s ON Your Fridge?
Today’s post is just something I was thinking about over the weekend. I was thinking about our new fridge and how it won’t be magnetic… which will be a big bummer since Nora’s newest infatuation is with the magnets on our fridge!
I’d love to know what’s ON your fridge? Is is totally clear, just a few photos, or completely covered?