Lifestyle blogger – cruises, organizing, managing money, and parenting.
How can you tell if your teen is being cyber bullied? Does your teen become upset during or after using their device? Do they spend a lot of time online? Do they withdraw often or show obvious signs of change in their behaviour? Those could all be signs of cyber bullying. Feeling powerless to protect […] Read more…
Most fitness classes just aren’t set up for chubby people, so I put together some easy fitness ideas that ANYONE can do. You can do many of them in your PJ’s! Read more…
I recently tried the Noom Weight Loss Program. A lot of people have asked me if it is worth the money. For me, the answer is IT DEPENDS. I found many things pretty confusing about the program, particularly the pricing. I’m now wishing I’d taken better notes during the course of it so I could […] Read more…
Decluttering can be a time-consuming and draining task. What if I could show you HOW to declutter an ENTIRE ROOM in just one afternoon? Interested? Read on! One of the big problems with the decluttering process is that it typically is a long, drawn-out process that requires weeks or even months to complete. Well, when […] Read more…
There is no doubt that decluttering can be exhausting and soul-shattering. So, I came up with a list of 50 quick wins for decluttering to help you feel some encouragement, especially if you have a space that feels OVERWHELMING. Then you can start to see the picture coming together a bit. These little mini tasks […] Read more…
Just returned from an AMAZING 10 day bus tour of Alaska to celebrate my husband’s recent retirement. What a trip! Normally, we are cruise fans, but as we all know, cruises are mostly a no-go these days, so we opted for a bus tour with Grayline Alaska instead. So settle in and I’ll tell you […] Read more…
I was thinking about excessive clutter today. You know, that stuff just didn’t get dropped into your home by the Tooth Fairy. At some point, you walked into a store, put it into a shopping cart, paid for it, and brought it home. Lather, rinse, repeat. And repeat, and repeat. What’s up with that, dear […] Read more…
Decluttering burnout is a real thing. It’s a major lifestyle change and that can bring a lot of feelings up in your life. Congratulations on making the decision to declutter and make your personal life one of minimalism and simplicity! It will bring you a sense of freedom and calm, but it is a major […] Read more…
Today we’re talking about minimalism and how it can help your life. Think back to your childhood: Did you need a bunch of stuff to be happy or could you find happiness in a pile of library books, a single bag of building blocks, or adventuring on your bike until the sun went down? That’s […] Read more…
Business Planning is Fun Again with a Vision Board When you think of a business plan, you probably think of pages of text and graphs and boring stats and numbers. You know, the kind of thing you’d nervously push across the desk to a bank officer in hopes of securing a loan. I don’t know […] Read more…
I had a turning point when it came to learning to keep my messy home tidy. It was one of those light bulb moments that affected my entire life going forward. People can TELL you things until the cows come home, but sometimes you need someone to SHOW you the difference. The Year Everything Changed […] Read more…
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…