The shift from autumn into the holiday season can feel like a blur. Lists, plans, and expectations piling up faster than the leaves fall. But there’s a quieter rhythm beneath it all, one that invites us to slow down and reconnect with the heart of the season. This week is about rekindling that warmth, not …
Relight Your Space | Nov-Ember Challenge
There’s something sacred about the way light shifts in November. The mornings grow softer, evenings come sooner, and the world outside begins to quiet, inviting us to do the same. Before we rush into the glow of the holidays or the pressure of new-year goals, this first week is about pausing. Your home reflects your …
Creating Cozy Autumn Decor: A Personal Touch
As the air turns crisp and the leaves take on their vibrant hues, many of us feel an instinctual pull to bring warmth and beauty into our homes. However, when it comes to decorating for fall, finding a style that feels both personal and cozy—without succumbing to trends or rushing the process—can be a bit …
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the most important thing you’ll do this week
Looking back on my continuing journey, it’s hard to pinpoint an exact moment that it all became clearer. Honestly, it was probably after scrolling Instagram one night and me saying to my husband “this should be easier, right?” Easier in a sense that we do a lot in one day. It's a lot to keep …
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Holidays & Dilemmas?
Have you ever heard the saying “you cannot control others, only yourself?” It’s amazing how much it’s true. We can’t control anyone outside of ourselves, including our kids/significant other/family/etc. With the holidays, come the questions. “What does so & so want for ... insert any gift holiday here?” *Throw hands up in the air* I …
To Have and to Health | Part Two
Continuing the story... 😊 If you haven't read "It's all in your Head. Part One" go back and read that first! In my year of health, I was in and out of doctor’s offices with no settled answers - only further appointments and questions. Prefacing this with I am not a doctor nor do I …
Your Autumn Challenge
Ahhh, deep inhale. Welcome to September! Hopefully by now, the kids are back in school, you're so over the oppressive heat, and you're excited for a fresh season to begin. I know a lot of people love summer but for me, autumn takes the cake! August is always a hectic month in our house. With …
10 THINGS YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT
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Simply Tamed 