In my mind, brunch is synonymous with luxurious and upscale living. I often make brunch for us on Saturday mornings, but I've never served it when entertaining. I decided to recreate the feel of a country club style brunch on Mother's Day with a pretty buffet and a menu that was different than what I… Continue reading Hosting Summer Brunch
Tag: time management
Plan With Me {February 2017}
I cannot tell you how much I'm enjoying my Happy Planner this year! I love having one spot for all my daily to-do's and reminders. Every Friday night I take about 15-20 minutes to plan for the weekend and upcoming week. I've enjoyed watching other "plan with me" type videos on YouTube, just to see… Continue reading Plan With Me {February 2017}
My 2017 Household Cleaning Schedule
Last year I created a household cleaning schedule and posted it on my fridge in plain sight. It worked so well for me that I only needed to tweak it a little bit for this year! My house really isn't large enough for zone cleaning, so breaking my tasks into daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and… Continue reading My 2017 Household Cleaning Schedule
5 Tips For A Successful Freezer Cooking Session
I've done a lot of small batch freezer cooking, where I just double a recipe and put the extra in the freezer for another meal. I really wanted to try a few "power hours" of freezer cooking and get several meals in the freezer at once. I invited my sister to join me and she… Continue reading 5 Tips For A Successful Freezer Cooking Session
Planner Update {2017}
Happy Friday! I always look forward to Friday night - I find a few minutes in the evening to curl up on the couch with my planner, a pen and usually a kitty. After around 30 minutes of planning out the tasks, blog posts and appointments for the next week I'm able to relax and enjoy… Continue reading Planner Update {2017}
3 Ways To Avoid Social Media Distraction
I received this question from a sweet reader last month: "How do you avoid getting stuck on social media or watching Netflix instead of getting things done? I have high aspirations, but I get easily distracted." That is an excellent question, and one I imagine we can all relate to! The question above was submitted… Continue reading 3 Ways To Avoid Social Media Distraction
My Morning Routine
I am not a morning person and I have no plans to become one! Even though the first few hours of the day are not my favorite, I have learned how to make them as productive and pleasant as possible. One of the best ways to help a morning go smoothly is to implement an evening… Continue reading My Morning Routine
Time Management In The Kitchen
February is National Time Management Month! The kitchen is one place where it can be really tricky to manage our time. Cooking a meal and having it ready all at the same time takes preparation and practice! Most of us have grandmothers who were magically able to turn out a delicious Sunday dinner, and knew… Continue reading Time Management In The Kitchen
2016 Goals Update: February
I have three specific goals for 2016, which I talked about in this post. It's time for a little update on my progress now that January is behind us! Goal #1: Make time for playing the piano. Progress: I think I practiced three times in January! It's definitely a start. Goal #2: Make time for… Continue reading 2016 Goals Update: February
Planner Love: What I’m Using
I truly think that planners and to-do lists make life so much easier! Yesterday I heard someone say that there's no way we can remember everything that we need to keep in our brains, which is why planning and list-making is essential for reducing stress and getting stuff done. In the video below I'll share… Continue reading Planner Love: What I’m Using
Come Home For Comfort 