Have you ever seen someone’s accomplishment and remarked that they’re so motivated? Maybe the next line of thought is, how do they stay so motivated, there’s no way I’m that motivated, no really how do they stay motivated? I’m not sure where this idea comes from that motivation is the key to accomplishment. Honestly, I… Continue reading Do You Need Motivation?
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Work-Life Balance and Other Fairy Tales
I’m sure there are people out there who do their hair EVERY DAY and have ironed clothes and clean houses even if I drop by unannounced and their children don’t swear in public. I’m sure there are. It’s just not me!
Busy Days and Beautiful Food; Part Two
Busy days and beautiful food, doesn’t that conjure up a picture of heaven? So, how does that actually happen in real life, the big messy life that rolls out everyday? Not on accident, and not alone. Last week’s article discussed the logistics behind planning out meals during our busy seasons. The ability to pull all… Continue reading Busy Days and Beautiful Food; Part Two
The Sunday of Summer: Welcome to the August Series!
A Sunday well spent brings a week of content. A well-spent Sunday looks different in all of our homes; maybe it is grocery shopping for the work week, perhaps getting all the laundry put away, a languid brunch with besties, even a luxurious pedicure or some quiet family time. However we spend our Sundays, it… Continue reading The Sunday of Summer: Welcome to the August Series!
Making the Most of a Teacher’s Summer
This week on wEDnesday, Making the Most of a Teacher’s Summer Did you leave your classroom this year, not cook for a week, and still have classroom supplies yet to unload from your car? Been there, sis. One year, a loving family made me beautifully decorated pens, with tops of silk flowers, set into ‘soil’… Continue reading Making the Most of a Teacher’s Summer