I have a little thing for office supplies. Okay, I confess. It’s a BIG thing. If you ever need to cheer me up, just bring me some new pens and a pretty notebook. As far as obsessions and collections go, it’s not the most expensive habit, but I still love it when I find a way to indulge my deepest…
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5 Life Lessons from Gram
Our family was blessed with a woman who lived her life to the fullest for 92 years. Known by everyone as Gram, my grandma was one of the most fun-loving and adventurous people you’d ever meet. I’ve been thinking about writing this post for quite a while and wish I would have done it earlier. Gramps had been waiting for…
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2015 Word of the Year & Free One Word Planning Worksheet
I love a fresh start. The 1st of every month I always feel more energetic, and the 1st of January is the best of them all. Like so many others, I use the new year as an opportunity to reflect on my life. What’s working? What’s not working? Do my actions reflect my values? Like last year, I have selected one…
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Top 10 Posts of 2014 {Organizing, Decor & More!}
What a year 2014 has been! Instead of sharing MY favorite things on this last Monday in December, I thought it would be fun to recap my 10 most popular posts of the year. Click on the images to see the full posts! 10. Organized Bathroom Closet 9. DIY Dry Erase Menu Board 8. Laundry Room Reveal 7. Chic Organized…
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Organized Gift Wrapping Station
For years we made a mess of either our dining room or our living room floor the weeks leading up to Christmas. Wrapping paper, bows, and gift tags took over. Last year, I had the brilliant-if-I-do-say-so-myself idea to set up a temporary gift wrapping station in the corner of our game room. This year I couldn’t wait to do the…
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Favorite Things {5 Unique Gift Ideas}
As we approach the home stretch before Christmas, we are trying to frantically finish our gift buying/making so I can wrap everything and have still have some time to sit back and enjoy the season. Christmas movies and cocoa beside the lit tree sounds delightful! Christmas music and wine also sounds divine. But, I don’t want to rush things too much because giving…
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Deck the Halls with DIY Art {10 Holiday Song Inspired Projects}
I am totally a sucker for things that are subtly, cleverly funny. When I was invited to be part of a group making Christmas projects inspired by holiday songs, I started racking my brain for something with a subtle dose of humor. At the same time, I wanted it to fit in with the rest of our holiday decor….
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