Dear Reader, 🌷Happy Mother's Day! 🌷 Today, your family celebrates YOU with flowers, cards, and breakfast in bed. But I want to give you something different—permission to see the real cost of always putting yourself last. I know what you're thinking: "It's Mother's Day! I should be grateful, not thinking about what I need." 💭 But here's the truth—this one special day often shows us just how much we give up the rest of the year. 🤔 The Mother’s Day Problem 🤔 Today, everyone celebrates what you...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, Ever stood in front of your closet, staring at a full rack of clothes, thinking "I have nothing to wear"? 👀 This daily struggle was eating up so much of my brain power when I was balancing work meetings with school drop-offs. Then I found the magic of wardrobe systems. Just like our meal planning and home zones, your closet can either help you or drain you. The average person spends 15 minutes every morning just deciding what to wear. That's almost 2 hours a week of pure decision...
16 days ago • 3 min read
Dear Reader, Remember when you had to flip through TV channels to find something to watch? 📺 Or when you had to write checks and balance your checkbook by hand? 💰 This month, we've been talking about the invisible workload that professional moms carry - all those mental tasks, decisions, and information tracking that nobody sees but everyone depends on. It's exhausting! 🧠⚡ The average mom makes over 35,000 decisions daily! From tracking household supplies to managing everyone's schedules,...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, Did you know your home is either helping you or making life harder? It's true! The way your space is set up can save your brain power or drain it. 🧠 When I was working while raising my kids, I had this "aha" moment that changed everything. At work, I had systems that made sense - labeled files, organized supply cabinets, clear processes, and a clean desk. My office was set up to help me be productive and focused. Everyone knew where things belonged and had what they needed to do...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, Picture this: It's 5:30 PM. You're trying to finish your last work call of the day. Your phone keeps buzzing with texts. Your kids are wandering into your home office asking about dinner. Your partner messages, "What's the plan for tonight?" Your stomach is growling because lunch was hours ago. And suddenly, your mind goes completely blank. 🤯 You can't think of a single thing to make. The refrigerator might as well be empty (even though you just went shopping). The thought of...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, After a long day of meetings, decisions, and deliverables at work, you walk through your front door... And your second job begins. 😓 As a former corporate gal and mom of two very active kids, I discovered something that was silently stealing my energy and affecting both my career growth and family happiness... The invisible workload of being the family's Chief Decision Officer.🤯 Did you know the average mom makes over 35,000 decisions per day? Don't believe me? Think for a moment...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, I don't know about you, but it felt SO good to put away my crockpot this past week and make room on my kitchen counter for a basket of fresh fruits and vegetables! 🍎🥦 I hope you're already enjoying your spring-ready cooking space! 🌷 Spring is here, and that means big changes in what we eat. Instead of heavy soups and comfort foods, I'm excited for lighter, fresher meals that match the season. Fresh veggies are replacing root vegetables in my kitchen, and I'm planning more...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Dear Reader, It's official - Spring is here! 🌷🌸 The days are getting longer, temperatures are warming up, and there's pollen EVERYWHERE (achoo! 🤧). While my car may be coated in yellow dust, I can't help but feel excited about the seasonal shift. I'm particularly looking forward to growing a small vegetable garden this year. There's something magical about that first homegrown cucumber or cherry tomato that signals spring has truly arrived! 🌱 This seasonal shift doesn't just change what's...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Dear Reader, Have you noticed? Spring is definitely making its presence known! 🌼 The daffodils are popping up, those April showers are starting early, and let's not forget the yellow dusting of pollen covering EVERYTHING. (My gray car looks like it's been spray-painted yellow overnight! 🤧) With all these spring elements coming our way, your home's entryway is about to become ground zero for muddy shoes, drippy umbrellas, and yes - pollen-covered jackets. Did you know that the state of your...
2 months ago • 3 min read