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20 soccer mom gift ideas and free game day checklist. image features a mom with shoulder length red hair lying on her stomach in the grass smiling holding a soccer ball with two little boys on her back smiling.
Family Fun | Free Printables | Organizing

20 Perfect Soccer Mom Gift Ideas for Passionate (or Crazy) Soccer Moms

20 perfect soccer mom gift ideas for passionate soccer moms to flaunt their pride and style while cheering on their superstars Note: This post contains affiliate links as indicated by an asterisk. Purchases from these links provides a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. I never thought I’d say it but…I’m…

How to Be More Productive in Life: 31 Simple Tasks to Improve Your Productivity Even When You Have No Energy or Motivation
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How to Be More Productive in Life: 31 Simple Tasks to Improve Your Productivity Even When You Have No Energy or Motivation

How to be more productive in life with these 31 simple tasks that will help you get things done in less time even when you have no energy or motivation. Do you struggle with productivity, especially when you’re feeling low on energy or motivation? Do you feel chained to your unfulfilling to do list? Do…

My 2023 Planner In Notion to Be More Productive in Life Despite Little Energy
Living with Chronic Illness | Organizing | Planners | Planning Tips | Productivity | Rheumatoid Arthritis

My 2023 Planner In Notion to Be More Productive in Life Despite Little Energy

My 2023 planner in Notion combines elements from the best planners so you can be more productive in life despite low energy. My current 2023 planner calendar and life organizer is all in Notion, a very powerful digital database and information storage tool. My Notion 2023 planner contains: my life planner, my energy tracker, my…

Erin Condren Planner Buying Guide: Everything You need to know before you buy
Organizing | Planners | Planning Tips | Productivity

Erin Condren Planner: Is it Really Worth the Money? And More FAQ answered

Is the Erin Condren planner really worth the money, which planner is best for you, Erin Condren alternatives and more FAQ answered here. See all Erin Condren Planner reviews here.  Note: Erin Condren sent me some of the goods shown for review consideration, some items I have purchased myself. No other compensation was received. All…

The 8 Best Productivity Books to Read to Achieve What Matters to You Even When You Have Low Energy
Book Discussions & Lists | Productivity | Reading

The 8 Best Productivity Books to Read to Achieve What Matters to You Even When You Have Low Energy

The 8 best productivity books to read for motivation and time management to achieve what matters even when you have low energy so you can be more productive in life. Do you ever find yourself struggling to stay productive and motivated, especially when you’re feeling low on energy? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. I have…

35 Gifts for Someone with Rheumatoid Arthritis To Help Them Cope with Daily Life
Health | Living with Chronic Illness | Rheumatoid Arthritis

35 Gifts for Someone with Rheumatoid Arthritis To Help Them Cope with Daily Life

35 thoughtful gifts for someone with Rheumatoid Arthritis to help them cope with the stress and pain of daily living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis or other joint or mobility problems can be a real challenge. Seemingly simple tasks are suddenly painful, frustrating or downright impossible. Luckily, there are plenty of great products…

Clever Fox Planner Review – the Best Planner for Tight Budgets
Organizing | Planning Tips

Clever Fox Planner Review – the Best Planner for Tight Budgets

In this Clever Fox Planner review, see the best features, pros and cons and what makes them the best planners if you’re on a tight budget. Find more super detailed planner reviews here. Note: This planner was sent to me for review consideration. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links or referral…

Sarah’s Key by Tatiana deRosnay – excellent for fans of the Nightingale and book clubs
Book Reviews | Reading

Sarah’s Key by Tatiana deRosnay – excellent for fans of the Nightingale and book clubs

Fans of The Nightingale or poignant WW2 historical fiction will enjoy Sarah’s Key by Tatiana deRosnay. Sarah’s Key is an excellent book suggestion for book clubs or people tackling an Around the World Reading Challenge for a book set in France. Sarah’s Key Summary from Goodreads: “Paris, July 1942: Sarah, a ten year-old girl, is…

The Best Day Planner Reviews to Help You Achieve What Matters
Organizing | Planning Tips

The Best Day Planner Reviews to Help You Achieve What Matters

Don’t buy another planner until you see these super detailed planner reviews that give you the best features, pros and cons, who the planner is right for and the honest truth so you can be confident that the next planner you buy will be right for you. I have a passion for planners and trying…

Passion Planner vs Bullet Journal: Pros and Cons + How to Build a Passion Planner Bullet Journal for the Best of Both
Organizing | Planning Tips

Passion Planner vs Bullet Journal: Pros and Cons + How to Build a Passion Planner Bullet Journal for the Best of Both

The pros and cons of the Passion Planner vs Bullet Journal plus how you can bullet journal in the Passion Planner for the all in one solution so you can get more done in less time. Note: This post contains affiliate or referral links as indicated by an asterisk. Purchases from these links provides a…

Passion Planner Review: the best planner for students, hybrid bullet journaling and work-life balance
Organizing | Planning Tips

Passion Planner Review: the best planner for students, hybrid bullet journaling and work-life balance

In this Passion Planner review, see why the Passion Planner is the best planner for students and/or people who want a hybrid bullet journal, to be creative or needs better work-life balance. Find more planner reviews here. Note: This post contains affiliate links or referral links. Purchases from these links provides a small commission or…

The Best Simple Goals Planner PDF to  Achieve Your Most Meaningful Goals Despite Low Energy
Goal Setting | Organizing | Planning Tips

The Best Simple Goals Planner PDF to Achieve Your Most Meaningful Goals Despite Low Energy

If you don’t have a lot of time or energy, the Simple Goals Planner is the best goals planner pdf to set meaningful goals and make goal setting fun so you actually stay focused on your goals. A lot of traditional goal planners are overwhelming. Here’s why: they have a lot of probing questions that…

4 Mindset Resources for Moms to Reduce Stress and Lead a More Positive Life
Journaling | Living with Chronic Illness | Mindset Resources

4 Mindset Resources for Moms to Reduce Stress and Lead a More Positive Life

These are the 4 best mindset resources for moms and online entrepreneurs to beat negative self talk, stress less and coach yourself to have a more positive outlook on life. Note: I received the books listed below for free from the author or publisher as a gift or for review consideration. Opinions expressed are purely…

The Mindful Day Book Review: Practical Tips to Create a Life of Peace, Calm and Joy
Book Reviews | Reading

The Mindful Day Book Review: Practical Tips to Create a Life of Peace, Calm and Joy

The Mindful Day provides actionable and practical tips to implement mindfulness so you can create a life of peace, calm and joy. Take the next step towards self awareness and wellness. The Mindful Day Book Info Title: The Mindful Day: Practical Ways to Find Focus, Build Energy, and Create Joy 24/7 Author: Laurie Cameron Publisher:…

Super Easy Menu Plan to Save on Groceries and Spend Less Time in the Kitchen
Cooking | Menu Planning

Super Easy Menu Plan to Save on Groceries and Spend Less Time in the Kitchen

This week’s easy menu plan will help you save money on groceries, eat in all week and spend less time in the kitchen It’s the beginning of a new month and for February I’m doing an eat in all month challenge. Of course, I don’t want to break the bank so it’s always a goal…

The 10 Best Weekly Planners 2023 for Moms to Organize the Chaos and Have a Fantastic Year
Organizing | Planning Tips

The 10 Best Weekly Planners 2023 for Moms to Organize the Chaos and Have a Fantastic Year

Here are the 10 best weekly planners 2023 for moms of all the planner reviews I’ve done this year. I’ve done all the research to pinpoint the best weekly planners so you can organize the chaos and have a fantastic year with your family. 10 Best Weekly Planners 2023 for Moms The last thing overwhelmed…

25 Reading Challenge Ideas To Inspire You to Read More + FREE Workbook to Create Your Own Challenge
Classics Club | Reading | Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge | Travel the World in Books

25 Reading Challenge Ideas To Inspire You to Read More + FREE Workbook to Create Your Own Challenge

Want to read more in 2023? Grab these 25 reading challenge ideas + FREE reading challenge printable and tracker to create your own reading challenges I wasn’t always an avid reader even though my parents were bookworms. In fact, as a kid and young adult, I would have rather been playing outside than “stuck” inside…

2023 Reading Challenges and Goals for Fun and Personal Growth
2023 Reading Challenges | Around the World Reading Challenge | Reading

2023 Reading Challenges and Goals for Fun and Personal Growth

The 2023 reading challenges I’ve picked and other reading challenge ideas to inspire you to read more for fun and personal growth. Around the World, Popsugar and a master list of 2023 reading challenges. I love creating my own reading challenges and participating in other book lovers’ reading challenges to help me expand my reading…

Planner vs Bullet Journal: Which is Right for You? + Free PDF
Free Printables | Organizing | Planning Tips

Planner vs Bullet Journal: Which is Right for You? + Free PDF

Is a planner vs bullet journal or a hybrid approach right for you to gain control of your life, mind and schedule? Find out which is better for you, recommendations and a free guide to help you decide so you don’t waste money on something that doesn’t work for you. What is a planner? For…

Around the World Reading Challenge Books week 1
2023 Reading Challenges | Around the World Reading Challenge | Reading

Around the World Reading Challenge Books week 1

My Around the World Reading Challenge books week 1 was fantastic! Happy Friday, friends! It’s time for Friday reads and to share what you read this week and are reading this weekend and the week ahead. Around the World Reading Challenge 2023 books My biggest reading goal this year is to complete the Around the…

Daily Planners 2023 – the 10 Best Daily Planners for Busy and Often Overwhelmed Moms
Organizing | Planning Tips

Daily Planners 2023 – the 10 Best Daily Planners for Busy and Often Overwhelmed Moms

Here are the best daily planners 2023 for moms of all the planner reviews I’ve done this year. I’ve narrowed down the market to the 10 best daily planners so you can find the best planner for your life, style and situation. Daily Planners 2023 Picking a planner can certainly add to the overwhelm you…

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Recipe – Super Easy for Busy Weeknights or Parties
Cooking | Recipes

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Recipe – Super Easy for Busy Weeknights or Parties

This super easy slow cooker barbacoa beef recipe is one of our favorite recipes , it makes the perfect meat for a taco or nacho bar for a busy weeknight or at parties. Note: This post contains affiliate links as indicated by an asterisk. Purchases from these links provides a small commission to me at…

2022 Reading Challenges – 50 Books I Read in 2022!
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2022 Reading Challenges – 50 Books I Read in 2022!

2022 reading challenges that will make you want to read more in 2022, my world reading challenge, summer reading challenge ideas and a free 2022 reading challenge printable World Reading Challenge I LOVE exploring other cultures and countries through books. The Travel the World in Books Reading Challenge is a challenge I started in 2014….

Best Goal Planners 2023 – Set and Achieve Meaningful Goals
Organizing | Planning Tips

Best Goal Planners 2023 – Set and Achieve Meaningful Goals

The best goal planners 2023 to help you set and achieve meaningful goals and have your best year yet. A wide variety of thorough planner reviews here. Goal setting can be overwhelming. You have so much to do in so little time and you want all the things done now. It can be difficult to…

Living Well Planner – 5 Ways it Can Help You Achieve a More Balanced Life + Detailed Review
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Living Well Planner – 5 Ways it Can Help You Achieve a More Balanced Life + Detailed Review

Detailed Living Well Planner Review + 5 Ways the Living Well Planner can help you achieve meaningful goals and a more well balanced life. Plus comprehensive review and pros and cons. Get more super detailed planner reviews here. table of contents Living Well Planner Review We will start off with the Living Well Planner review…

11 Books About Ethiopia to Learn about Their Culture In Case You Never Get to Visit
2023 Reading Challenges | Reading | Travel the World in Books

11 Books About Ethiopia to Learn about Their Culture In Case You Never Get to Visit

11 Books about Ethiopia for your around the world reading challenge so you can learn about their culture, people and experiences in case you never get the chance to visit. Plus free printable around the world reading challenge workbook and more fun ideas to enhance your reading travel experience from the comfort of your home….

Simple Meal Plan for Easy Prep and Cleanup when Cooking With Arthritis
Cooking | Menu Planning

Simple Meal Plan for Easy Prep and Cleanup when Cooking With Arthritis

Here’s one of my family favorites super simple meal plan for easy cleanup if you’re cooking with arthritis featuring sheet pan and slow cooker meals. A couple weeks ago my focus was my simple freezer meal plan and it was a delicious week, lots of slow cooker action again and I gotta say it really…

Around the World Reading Challenge 2023 – Grab the free workbook or create your own list
2023 Reading Challenges | Reading | Travel the World in Books

Around the World Reading Challenge 2023 – Grab the free workbook or create your own list

Introducing the Around the World Reading Challenge 2023. Read a book a week that takes place in a different country around the world. Read along with me or create your own reading journey and rules. Grab the free printable workbook and see my reading progress and recommendations. More ideas to travel the world in books…

7 Planners Like Franklin Covey to Achieve What’s Most Important to You
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7 Planners Like Franklin Covey to Achieve What’s Most Important to You

These 7 planners like Franklin Covey will help you align your goals to your values and achieve what’s most important to you, your family and your legacy. More awesome planner reviews here. Note: I received some of the products in this post free for review consideration, opinions expressed are 100% my own. This post may…

Super Simple Freezer Meal Plans to Have on Hand for When You Don’t Want to Cook
Cooking | Cooking Tips | Menu Planning

Super Simple Freezer Meal Plans to Have on Hand for When You Don’t Want to Cook

Stock your freezer with these super simple freezer meal plans so you can have meals ready when you don’t want to cook or hard days if you’re cooking with arthritis. I can’t believe it’s already almost December and I know the next month is going to go in a flash when we’re busy with school,…

Black Friday Deals for Bloggers to Achieve Your Biz Goals for 2023
Blogging | Blogging Tips

Black Friday Deals for Bloggers to Achieve Your Biz Goals for 2023

The best Black Friday Deals for Bloggers 2022 so you can start and grow your blog business for 2023. More blogging tips and tricks for new and veteran bloggers here. Do you dream of your blog paying for a nice trip to the beach? or contributing to your retirement fund so you can get a…

Ultimate Free Blog Planner You Need to Build A Successful Blog Business
Blogging | Blogging Tips

Ultimate Free Blog Planner You Need to Build A Successful Blog Business

This free blog planner will help you beat overwhelm, get organized and stay focused on achieving your blogging goals.  More blogging tips and tricks to run a successful blog here. Note: This post contains affiliate links as indicated by an asterisk. Purchases from these links provides a small commission to me at no extra cost…

Super Simple Thanksgiving Meal Plan so You’re Not Stuck in the Kitchen All Day
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Super Simple Thanksgiving Meal Plan so You’re Not Stuck in the Kitchen All Day

You need this super simple thanksgiving meal plan if you’d rather be spending time with family than stuck in the kitchen all day or cooking with arthritis. Truth be told, I’ve only cooked a turkey a few times and I long ago decided it wasn’t worth the fuss and stress of me being in the…

Cooking | Recipes

The Secret to Easy Rotisserie Chicken Recipe You Can Make at Home + 13 Delicious Ideas for Leftovers IF You Have Any!

I love easy recipes and this super easy rotisserie chicken recipe is a fantastic alternative when you don’t want to make a big turkey for the holidays. I have a secret. Many Thanksgivings ago, I lied to my kids. I tried to tell them the truth, I really did. But it was just the 5…