Hi Reader, Even in a fairly clutter-free house, one space always seems to collect everything. For my family, it's the kitchen. You name it, it ends up here: backpacks, dance shoes, charging cords, mail, dishes (oh my gosh the dishes!!). Throughout the day my kitchen counter and table are completely covered in stuff. For my sanity and just to simply find things, I must reset it daily. Thankfully this doesn't take long and honestly the biggest satisfaction comes from the wipe down of the...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, A few weeks ago I asked what your biggest home challenge was and so many of you wrote back. Closets, tiny kitchens, pantries, downsizing — thank you for sharing. You reminded me that we're all navigating the same stuff, and I greatly appreciate the feedback! Speaking of stuff… I popped into Target last week for a few items and walked straight into their summer display: beach towels, sunscreen, colorful coolers. All of it well merchandised and very tempting. I stopped. I looked. I...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Have you heard of NeeDoh? If you have a pre-teen or teenager, you probably have. It's a squishy, satisfying stress ball type toy that has been around for years — and after going viral online recently, every kid suddenly needs one immediately. My daughter is turning 11 next month and it's at the top of her birthday list. I have called our local toy store. I have stopped by in person. I have been that parent. The young man who answered the phone sounded like he had fielded...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, In January I bought a vision board kit. You probably know the kind — pretty cardstock, stickers, the whole thing. I was genuinely excited about it. Then it sat on my desk for weeks. Life got busy, the timing never felt right, and somehow a fun creative project started to feel like another thing on my list. So the kit is still waiting for its moment. But I'm okay with that. So instead I made a mini vision board. No kit required, no big afternoon project. Just a simple digital...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Every few months I take a look at my closet and spot the things I no longer wear or love. It's become a habit really, a quiet little ritual that keeps my wardrobe feeling fresh and intentional. I have found that a quick declutter lightens the whole space instantly. And getting dressed feels less like a chore and more enjoyable with clear choices I actually want to wear. If your closet is feeling dull or uninspiring right now, you may benefit from a mini cleanout this week. And I...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, This year I choose a Word of the Year. Something to come back to when life feels noisy or off track. This year my word is Grounded. And honestly? It has been less about adding things and more about releasing them. This spring I've been quietly letting go of more than just the clutter around my house. I stopped volunteering at my daughter's school — something I carried guilt about until I acknowledged I was showing up a bit depleted and checked out rather than present and engaged....
3 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Today I've been home resetting — tackling some work projects and cleaning up the house. The feeling of a clean home is truly like no other. Even simple tasks like unloading the dishwasher, making the beds, and opening up the windows does wonders for the soul. One of my favorite little rituals? When making the beds, I lightly spritz my favorite home scent on the pillows and in the closets. It's such a small thing, but it makes the whole room feel fresh and intentional. While...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, February is here and winter is moving right along. The routines, responsibilities, workdays, dinners, and daily logistics don’t pause — they simply keep moving, season after season. This has had me thinking about sustainability in everyday life. Not the environmental kind (though that matters too) but the kind that asks: What can I realistically maintain when life asks so much of me? I’m curious — is this something you’re feeling too? If this season feels full or a little heavy,...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I wanted to share something a little personal with you today — I chose my Word of the Year and it’s Grounded. This is my first time really thinking through this exercise and already I am feeling the benefits of having a word to keep my choices and thoughts clear! After doing this and realizing how helpful it truly is, I wanted to share a simple way to help others do the same. So I created a free worksheet to help you reflect, find clarity, and choose a word that feels true to you —...
5 months ago • 1 min read