work/life balance
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Summer at home with kids
I’m getting ready for my third summer at home with my daughter – it’s coming so fast! Over the last couple of years I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to keep her busy and how much planning can and should go into preparing myself for all of that. I wanted to share how I’ve set up these plans so that you can get a little inspiration if this is something that you’re looking for a little support with. I’ve got a couple more posts planned for this week about specifically what has worked and what hasn’t worked for us, and what my plans look like for this year.…
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Low-key Spring Break Plans
I’ve never been one to make major spring break plans – I don’t love to travel at peak times – so I tend to lean more towards staycations or really leaning into relaxation. Here are my favorite ways to spend a very low-key, chill spring break. I firmly believe these kinds of breaks should leave you feeling refreshed and ready to get back to work or school. When you’re traveling, you don’t always return home relaxed! Making a conscious decision to chill really changes both the vibes of your spring break, and helps you feel like you’ve actually made the most of that opportunity.
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Spring Break Style
The sun has finally started shining again, and that always signals my brain for warm weather clothes. I’m desperate to wear all things coastal. Here’s what’s currently in my cart for spring break 2025! Straw tote – I had a bag like this as a teen and I’m kicking myself for getting rid of it. I could not be happier that this look is coming back and I absolutely will have one of these again for the summer. Round Sunglasses – Is it possible to have too many sunglasses? I don’t think so. These are classic and trendy at the same time and I love the color. Pearl Huggie Hoops…
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Spring Break Staycation Ideas
I am all about the staycation! It’s perfect for spring break because it doesn’t always fall at the best time to travel, and really who wants to travel with everyone else in the world. The perks of a staycation are that you don’t have to pack, you get to sleep in your own bed, and there’s no jet lag. Plus, since you’re not spending money on flights or hotels you can stretch your budget a lot farther. So how do you make a staycation really feel like a vacation, and not just laying around on your couch watching Netflix? Here are my tips. Plan ahead. Having a specific plan in…
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Favorite Sick Day Products
I think we’ve finally gotten rid of the germs that invaded us last week, but ugh, it was definitely a WEEK! Here are some of the products that we couldn’t do without while recovering (all links are affiliates). Pedialyte Freezer Pops – Popsicles are an everyday staple in our house, but even morse so when sore throats are present. These popsicles from pedialyte have the added bonus of the trusted hydration formula. Lolleez Sore Throat Suckers – These are a safe way to give little ones the relief of a cough drop, without worrying about the potential chocking hazard. They also feel like a special treat that kids only get…
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Putting yourself first
It’s hard to make yourself a priority! As teachers, most of us are naturally giving. We see our role as supporting others, so the idea of saying no to someone else in order to take care of ourselves feels icky – but it doesn’t have to! I’ve truly been able to change my own perspective by remembering what we’re told in any airplane safety speech; You have to put your own oxygen mask on before you can help someone else with theirs. This is true for taking care of yourself in other ways too! When we don’t take the time to give ourselves what we need – rest, fuel, mental…
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My Current Hobbies
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How I’m Using My Happy Planner
I’m a paper planner girl. I’ve tried digital options (you can even find some of my posts about them if you search), but there’s something about being able to look at the full spread, write tasks in by hand, and really turn the pages that just works for me. I’ve always had what I consider a photographic memory, and for some reason that just works better when I can visualize words written on a page – not a tablet or screen. This year I went with a big Happy Planner (affiliate link) and I couldn’t be happier – no pun intended. The price is truly unmatched. All of the other…
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Snow Day Must Haves
As someone who has lived her entire life in the midwest, I’ve experienced my fair share of snow days. I know there are many people around the country who are currently enjoying a very rare snow day, so I thought I’d tell you about my favorite way to spend a surprise wintery day like this. The best kinds of snow day are those where I can snuggle up inside, get all warm and cozy, and fully relax all day long. The beauty of a snow day is that it gives us the opportunity to stay in somewhere warm when the weather is anything but. I’ll happily take it! Here are…
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January 2025
I don’t think I’ve ever been more ready to take on a new year! I can’t tell you where this feeling is coming from – or unfortunately how to find it in yourself – but I’m just feeling ready to tackle all of the things. It’s honestly super refreshing to know that I have changes to make and truly want to make them. That’s my mindset as we go into 2025, I’m feeling all of the “let’s do this” and “you’ve got this” vibes and I’m leaning all of the way into them. While I definitely have some goals ( I refuse to call them resolutions), they all kind of…
