There are a lot of challenges in the world today. 2020 has been unlike any year I’ve ever experienced. Gratitude is more important than ever and I’ve created a Gratitude Turkey to help you get into the practice – FREE file at the end of this post! This Thanksgiving Gratitude Turkey is simply to use. It’s a basic craft that requires a little cutting and glue. I know I’ve talked about gratitude many times, but that’s because it really is…
Children are now at home for the foreseeable future. What does that mean about at home learning, especially while parents are also trying to work? One idea that can help everyone is Accomplishment Charts. We’re only a few days into this, and we’ve already seen a lot of schedules posted about how to do at home learning with our kids. But for some families, many of those schedules feel overwhelming, and too rigid. It may seem like a small difference, but for…
Here we are. It’s an unprecedented time when we are trying to figure out a new way to live in the world. It’s overwhelming and there has been plenty of information to try to fill the gap. For parents who now find themselves with children at home for the foreseeable future, I’ve seen some great schedules posted about how to do at home learning with our kids. Yet for many, trying to balance working from home with kids out of…
A vision board is a powerful tool that can help you set clear goals and focus on achieving those goals. It’s also a fun and easy craft project! Check out the Top Five Crazy-Cheap Tools You Need to Make a Vision Board Today (seriously low-cost!) at the bottom of this post. Do vision boards really work? Yes! A vision board works because it forces you to visualize your future every time you look at it. There is countless research and anecdotes about…
Gratitude makes people happier. Studies consistently show that people who practice gratitude have more positive emotions, have better health, handle adversity better, and have stronger relationships. Gratitude matters. But gratitude takes practice. (For help getting started, check out my free gratitude starters at the end of this post!) Did I ever tell you the time I was feeling pretty sorry for myself? What does that have to do with gratitude? It’s kind of a long story, but if you can…
A Gratitude Jar can be one of the most simple crafts. It can also be a powerful tool to create positive changes in your life. Sometimes called a Moments Jar, Joy Jar, Happiness Jar, or Good Times Jar, a Gratitude Jar can help you practice gratitude and lead a happier life. (Free printables at the end of this post!) What is Gratitude and Why Does it Matter? The dictionary tells us that gratitude is “the quality of being thankful; readiness…
I have a vinyl problem. What I mean is, I have a vinyl storage problem. We all know there is no such thing as too much vinyl. I’ve tried a few different storage methods, but my collection has, um, outgrown them. What’s a vinyl hoarder to do? Create new storage. Many years ago, when I thought my life was busy, but I only had 1 child and didn’t have an earthly clue what busy meant, I used my birthday money…