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Tried and True Holiday Planning Tips

Do you want to feel more peace and joy this season? For me, that happens when the logistics are under control and my mind can rest.  This will include how to take care of the logistics and some simple tricks to getting things done. Come read and listen for some new ideas that will help!

How would you feel if you got all of the holiday logistics done in November?

 

You want to enjoy the holidays. You want to enjoy your family. You want to feel READY for the new year. We've got a free video training (with bite-sized assignments) launching right after Halloween that will show you how. CLICK HERE to reserve your spot!

Do you have a pile of papers lying somewhere in your house?

Most of us do! April and her husband, Eric, recorded a podcast for everyone with a paper pile. 🙂 In this episode, they share one super simple way you could work through a pile–giving you space, the ability breathe, and a concrete method to create a life with zero piles. Click here to listen!

 

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Mom, What’s for Dinner?

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Evenings at home can be hectic. You have probably been dealing with everyone’s problems all day long, and feeling a little frazzled. We’ve all had those days,but if you are frustrated with dinnertime, maybe you could benefit from a dinner planning system.

Make Laundry a Beautiful Experience [Season 3, Episode 2]

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I KNOW it sounds crazy. How on earth can washing dirty clothes and linens be a beautiful experience? And why would we even want it to be beautiful? Isn’t laundry mundane, dirty work that we should do everything in our power to avoid? Ahhh, I understand the angst associated with laundry. Truly. But today I want to change the way you do laundry. And it has nothing to do with the soap you use or the way you fold or how you set up your laundry schedule.

Strategic Parenting

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Setting aside time to think big is hard. It’s easier to let strategy get swallowed up by logistics and tell yourselves you’ll figure it out later. But by taking time to think about the big picture, we can make sure all the little things are adding up to something meaningful.

Start the Conversation

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Adults and children who grapple with mental illness should talk about their struggles. Through my experience as a mother with bipolar disorder and major depression, I have collected some strategies that craft conversations of understanding, acceptance, and love.