It’s hard for special-needs families to find community but by opening our homes, we can create it. My husband is currently church planting and we plan to be special-needs welcoming, so we’ve had a lot of discussions with special-needs families about creating community. One comment we hear often is how hard it is for families…
Take charge of your social-media intake so it doesn’t overwhelm your life. I’m a writer and a freelance editor, so my job is to be on the computer. I not only have to write and edit, but I have to link up posts on social media. The online to-do list is never done. There’s always…
Being aware of your triggers on TV and in movies will help you filter out entertainment that may not be healthy for you. My tolerance for what I can watch on TV and in movies keeps getting smaller as I get older. It started back when I was pregnant and would dream about whatever I…
Your overflowing closet isn’t giving you more options. It’s actually limiting you. Transition to a minimalist wardrobe for maximum efficiency. Getting dressed each morning was getting stressful, especially on Sundays. By the time we left for church, the reject pile covered my bed. So much of what I tried on didn’t fit right or feel…
Putting your cleaning routine on autopilot helps make sure it all gets done without causing you any extra stress. Like menu planning, a cleaning routine helps decrease decision fatigue. If you’ve already eliminated clutter, your cleaning routine can be simple. I try to do the same things each day of the week. Mondays: dusting and floors Tuesdays:…
Menu planning makes my week run so much smoother! Here’s the method that works for me. We’ve had a busy week this week! David (our older son) is in a theatre performance this weekend and I’m helping as stage manager. We’ve had rehearsals every night this week. It’s weeks like this when it’s important for me…