I packed and moved my life 10 minutes east over the course of 12 months. Yes, it took me 12 months to move. But it wasn’t by accident. It was by very intentional design. Moving is said to be one of the most stressful activities that someone will encounter in their lifetime. And with that…
Retreats are not just for work conferences or small groups. A family retreat can provide a moment of pause and reset for the upcoming year and give a great glimpse into priorities and goals for the year. Retreats are usually shorter than vacations. A 2-3 day get away can provide the distance and disconnect to…
I am someone who absolutely loves new years. I am unashamed of it! In recent years there has been a lot of kickback and resistance to over-glorifying new years resolutions. Some of the chief complaints being: 1) you can restart any time any day of the year. 2) Most of them don’t last. 3) They’re…
My daily planner saves my life. A few years ago, I went on the hunt for the perfect (for me) daily planner. I love to have a physical one to carry with me, especially to mark down dates in the future. I like having lots of room to write, keep notes, add appointments for the…
Typically for me Christmas planning starts in late July. I line up Christmas lists, I start looking at dates for events during the winter season and I am prepped with tinsel and ornament grenades. But this year is going to look a little bit different. Because we’re moving mid-December, much to my dismay, that means…
Depending on what your family looks like, the holidays could be a special and sacred time or they could pose lots of chaos and anxiety. And if you are married and split time between the in-laws and your own family, it could be really crazy. Not to mention travel, kids, other plans, and friends! All…
Together time is what makes the holiday season so special. If you’re just getting started in making your traditions your own, or you want to start some new memory making activities, you’ve come to the right place. #1 Enjoy an advent devotional One of the things I’ve come to really enjoy as I’ve gotten older…
As we enter adulthood, we find ourselves at a crossroad. We can either carry with us the traditions and practices of the family we came from, or we can refocus and recenter our ideas and beliefs towards what we want in this world and out of life. But there is a third option that I want to…
Don’t get weighed down by the tasks and must-dos of the holiday season. Take these 5 tips to managing the overwhelm
I always need to extend grace to myself a little bit more in this season, especially seeing that all I want to do is camp out in a walk in freezer for the next 3-5 months.
HIYA, from sunny Arizona! If we were in person, you would be met with a giant bear hug and a cold beverage.
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