Lifestyle blogger – cruises, organizing, managing money, and parenting.
I think it goes without saying that 2020-2021 have been a VERY strange time in our existence, particularly when it comes to travel. Even if the virus situation starts to improve, it is still a good idea to consider socially distant travel options for the safety of your family. This is not the time when […] Read more…
It’s the #1 question from people who feel like organizing is their next best step. Where to start when you have a very messy house. Where’s the BEST place to start? Today I’m going to answer that, and give you a few tips in finding the motivation get going. It doesn’t sound like it — […] Read more…
It’s taken me 30 years and about 10 different moves before I learned all the secrets of listing your house for sale. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a boatload of work to do, especially if your house is super cluttered and messy. But if you get a higher selling price you could potentially be earning […] Read more…
With so many flooring choices on the market, selecting the best flooring for your home can be a challenging endeavor. Various factors, including your budget, lifestyle, traditional home activities, and aesthetic preferences, would need to be considered. Additionally, for some rooms, some flooring materials are more suitable than others. This guide highlights some of the […] Read more…
Household clutter has a way of sneaking up on us throughout the year. The insidious creep of clutter is usually so slow that we don’t realize how bad it is until there is so much clutter that you can no longer ignore the problem. Let’s take back our homes with these easy tips for controlling […] Read more…
One thing I’ve noticed is a particular problem for women is the messy craft room. Or craft area, or craft stash. Many of us seem to have a love affair with our crafts, and honestly, that’s a good thing. We NEED our hobbies. It gives us a creative outlet, a way to relax, and we […] Read more…
Have you heard the term intermittent fasting before and wondered what it is? Intermittent fasting is a very popular health and fitness trend right now. People use intermittent fasting to lose weight, improve their overall health, and even to make their busy lives easier. So let’s talk about what intermittent fasting is, how to do […] Read more…
Do you ever find that you simply don’t have the time to make dinner and get it on the table every night? Do you find yourself wishing that you had a stockpile of healthy meals that were already cooked and ready to go? If so, then freezer cooking might be just the answer that you […] Read more…
Helping teens navigate a divorce situation is something I’ve been wanting to write about for a long time, but it’s an area where I had zero experience. My parents were married until they died and my husband and I have been married for 35 years. So I reached out to an expert for a guest […] Read more…
To say that 2020 has been a weird year would be an understatement. However, there are always a few bright spots in every challenging time. We’d planned on an Alaska cruise this summer, but since that wasn’t happening, we decided to pivot to some local travel choices. One of those was our recent safari trip […] Read more…
What exactly is a she-cession as opposed to a regular recession? Good question, I’m glad you asked. As you may have heard (I’m joking here!) – 2020 has sent various curveballs our way. One of the biggest curveballs being COVID-19 that sent ripples through the world and the majority of our lifestyles. Yes, it’s definitely […] Read more…
C’mon, ‘fess up. You’ve got a big ol’ stack of old VHS tapes lying around somewhere, haven’t you? Or 8mm tapes, Super 8 tapes, even those old reel to reel tapes. Or you’ve got a BIG stack of paper photos or negatives that you’ve been meaning to do something with. Am I right??? Don’t feel […] Read more…
What I Wish I’d Learned About Financial Independence Twenty Years Ago By Sydney Everson If I had a time machine to go back and talk to myself as a younger woman, there’s a lot of advice I’d give myself. Hey girl, I’d say if I was trying to sound cool (and failing), go easy on […] Read more…
The Fall 2020 Self-Care Challenge: How to Prioritize Wellness Daily The Fall season is almost officially here, and it’s bringing plenty of stressors along with it. In the wake of COVID-19, there’s never been a more important time to prioritize your physical and mental well-being. Self-care is a tried and true way to help […] Read more…
I have a very simple tip today, but it’s super versatile. You can use this tip to declutter virtually anything in your home. I call this my Post-it Note method. Works to help you declutter everything from clothes to books to linens. One thing I really LOVE about this method is that it helps you […] Read more…