The Mental Load of the Holidays: Protect Your Time, Energy & Sanity
December carries its own brand of the invisible load - planning, ordering and tracking family gifts, school performances, teacher gifts, travel planning, grocery lists, fun social events, coordinating extended family, and keeping the magic alive for your kids. It’s usually all (or mostly) great... but it's also a lot. And so many parents (yes, I know it's mostly mothers, but I want to give credit to the dads out there carrying the load too) feel like they’re “failing” when really, they’re...
What I packed for 4 days in New York
There’s something about packing for New York that makes me want to simplify. I know I’ll be walking everywhere, layering for the weather, and wanting to feel put-together without overthinking it. I pulled out my small rolling suitcase and created a mini “wardrobe rack” at home to plan it all visually before packing. Seeing everything together helped me spot easy mix-and-match combos: It's so helpfully to physically put together different outfit – to see how many outfits you can make from just...
How Havenly Transformed My "Stuck" Space
(All photos link to the items seen) When I first moved into my home, I was excited about the spacious areas that promised endless possibilities (while we were still in a single story farm house, we have about 1,000 sq feet to work with). However, one room left me feeling overwhelmed – It was a large space behind the living room couch that seemed to lack direction. I had envisioned a calm area for reading and writing, but instead, it felt like a blank canvas I didn't know how to fill....
Dog Accessories I Swear By
We've had Ozzy for over 2 years now. Many of my friends, even my husband, still can't believe I (neat freak) got a super-shedder golden retriever. I get asked a lot how I deal with all the fur. Honest answer – we have light floors and it blends in. Besides that, here are my favorite dog accessories and tools that keep me sane and Ozzy happy. Slow-Eat Food Bowl Insert Food & Water Bowls Dog Food Mat Heather Taylor Home Dog Bed Foggy Doggy Dog Collar Dog Wash + Conditioner + Wipes Dyson...
