Why do kids rooms get messy, and what can we can do about it?

Baseball season means we mostly live at the field and in the car. Instead of trying to live regular life during this crazy season, we’ve become accustomed to and started planning for life lived out of lunch boxes and the trunk of the car. Over the years, we’ve developed some systems that work well for us, and which may also benefit you during busy times—whether you have athletes or are involved in theater productions, 4-H exhibits, planting and harvesting, or any other activities that keep your family on the move. This post will break down three major areas of my summer life – meals, the car, and my bag.

I make a case in this blog post for seasonal planning—especially when life has a natural rhythm to it. Think: sports seasons, school breaks, trimesters of pregnancy, or the countdown to a big event. When life speeds up and your calendar fills in, sometimes even a month view feels too zoomed-in. That’s when I pull out my secret weapon: the blank seasonal calendar.

Though we may be experiencing the Spring of Deception before the arrival of Third Winter, it certainly feels like spring, which means it’s time to declutter the entryway! Read on for a step-by-step guide to decluttering your entryway.

As I share the details about the planner party, I've received this question quite a bit: Do you need a specific planner to attend on November 16? Read to find out the answer!

It’s easy to fall into the trap of productivity obsession. I know I’m guilty of it! We chase efficiency, look for hacks, and cram our days full of tasks, only to find ourselves overwhelmed and unfulfilled. What if we approached planning with more compassion? What if we planned in a way that supported our energy, values, and life’s rhythms?