work/life balance
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Creating a Productive Workspace
Now that we’ve made it past Labor Day I’m feeling the shift. It’s that time of year where fun and carefree summer vibes give way to a little more focus and hard work. One thing that always helps me when I’m really looking to buckle down a bit is to make sure my office space is really support me. I’ve had a few different workspaces over the years, and while they’ve all been very different, there are always elements that I lean on to improve productivity. I’ve got to have a workspace where I feel comfortable. The best workspaces are those that you can walk into and instantly relax. We…
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Work Routines to Keep You Organized
I’ve always been someone who leans heavily into routines and schedules. My type A personality loves plans and structure. Over the years I’ve found a number of routines that work incredibly well for me, so of course I have to pass them along! First, I make sure to set myself up for success on Sundays by reviewing my calendar for the upcoming week. It helps me solidify plans and appointments in my brain. This also helps me see where I might have some extra time in my schedule to fit things like grocery runs or other errands. If there is anything that I need to prepare for an upcoming event…
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Staycation Ideas for Adults
I’ve always spent the last few weeks of summer doing everything in my power to set my daughter up for a successful transition back to school – you can read all of my strategies in these posts: While all of this attention and focus is definitely helpful for my daughter, it leaves me feeling a little burnt out. That makes it even harder for me to get back into my own work routine. I spent much of last fall really fighting to get systems and schedules in place for myself. This year, instead of fighting the burnout I decided to embrace it. The first full week that my daughter was…
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Back to School, Back to Work
It’s been a minute! I’m so sorry to leave you hanging. August was a whirlwind and I found myself struggling to juggle all the things, so I took a bit of a blog break to really focus on being mom. It wasn’t how I planned for the end of the summer to go, but it was definitely what my family needed from me. Everyone is back to a more normal school routine now, so I can dig in for all of you and share what I’ve been up to! My focus this week is leaning into work routines and really setting intentions for the rest of the year. I’m so…
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Summer Planning
The end of the school year is right around the corner (we’ve got less than a month left here), and that means it’s crunch time when it comes to planning what the summer will look like. Every year has looked a little bit different for us. As my daughter gets older and her interests change, so do our summer plans. Here are some of the ways that I’ve planned our summers over the last few years. Click on the images for more information.
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Spring Break Staycation
We’re going on another Disney Cruise later this spring and we could not be more excited! Since that trip won’t fall during school’s spring break I’ve been trying to plan some things to make sure that the week off school is still fun. It’s time for a staycation, and that can be a challenge this time of year when the weather still makes it hard to spend much time outside. Here’s what I’ve got up my sleeve for this spring break staycation – and some other ideas that we’ve done in the past. Movie Date – We love to see a movie in the theater. It’s a great way to…
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How our Family Celebrates Valentine’s Day
Our family truly loves Valentine’s Day. Over the years we’ve created meaningful traditions that feel like a natural fit and celebrate who we are as a family. We do all of this without spending a ton of money, and right now that feels like something to celebrate. So what does a frugal family Valentine’s Day look like? One of our favorite parts of any holiday is baking for others. Cookies have become a favorite gift to make because we get to use our talents and time to show others that we care. Making and decorating holiday cookies is something that I always loved doing with my mom, and now my…
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The Best Organization Products
We spend a lot of time on the go, which often means working in random places, lots of snacks, and doing homework in the car. There are definitely some products that make life easier when we’re especially busy. Here are all of the things that I use to make sure we have everything when and where we need it. All links are affiliates. Zipper Pouches – These have to be one of my favorite Amazon purchases of all time. I use them for everything from travel to toy organization. Happy Planner – My Happy Planner has truly made life easier. It’s so simple to keep all of my plans and…
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Getting – and Staying – Organized in the Classroom
I consider myself to be a very organized person, so these resources are things that I’ve created to make my planning process a little more streamlined and to help save time. These are all available in my TPT store, so make sure to click the links to see even more about them! Preschool Teacher Organization and Planning Pages – These are the pages that I keep within reach, either on my desk or my clipboard so that I can always make a note when something pops in my mind. Then I make sure to have them with me when I sit down to plan so that I can easily remember what…
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Organization Hacks for Busy Days
Usually January is a bit of a relief – a slower pace after the holiday bustle. I’m not sure what happened this year, but for some reason our calendar is EXPLODING with events, practices, meetings, and rehearsals. Managing all of this is a challenge. We’re running from one event to another, squeezing in work and homework where we can. I’ve definitely been leaning into my tried and true organization hacks to help things run a little more smoothly. Here’s what works for me. Goodness knows that every trick doesn’t work perfectly, and I’m always trying new strategies. These are helpful at the moment, but if I find others that make…
