We can find happiness in the smallest of moments, and that’s what my “favorite things” lists are about - taking time to be grateful and notice what’s filling my cup this month.
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One second it’s summer, and the next you need Halloween costumes, order a turkey, and oh man - you haven’t even thought about Christmas presents yet! Don’t freak out, I have a solution to help you get ahead of the holidays once and for all. With a little bit of planning now, you’ll be set for the holiday season this year and forever.
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Fall food is upon us, so embrace the season; throw on an apron, turn on the oven, and let’s get cookin’! These recipes are warming, simple, healthy, not messy to make (yay!), and super family-friendly.
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Something incredible has happened. I’m writing this while being uninterrupted by children, because my daughter has started PRESCHOOL! So while Frankie naps, I have time during the day to myself. What is this magic? I feel giddy with the possibilities.
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These teeny tiny habits are easy to fit into the day and ensure things don’t get too out of hand. Plus, having a clean-ish house helps me be more present with my kids, sets my mind at ease, and gives me joy! So if you’re like me and feel grumpy and stressed out when the house is a disaster at the end of the day, read on, my friend.
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August is the time to cram in all the summer fun while looking forward to the routine of September. This list will make these last few summer weeks a breeze, and get you through to back-to-school.
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Summer days aren’t meant to be spent in the kitchen. And after a fun day in the sun, sometimes cooking dinner is the actual, literal worst. Even if you have a well thought out meal plan, or maybe you don’t, sometimes life gets in the way and you’re left in a dinner pinch; everyone is hangry, and you need dinner now.
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These little Favorite Things posts are so fun to put together, but I’m also loving the side effect of the gratitude I get from doing it. When was the last time you sat down and thought about what’s bringing you joy this month?
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In the summer, the fridge is where food goes to die. With the warmer weather comes fresh produce, plus the kids are home all day, and it’s BBQ season; no wonder our fridges are jammed! But when the fridge is so full that you can’t even see what you have, things start to go bad. I’m sorry, arugula, I meant to eat you! Luckily, there is a better way.
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In true Julia-fashion, I’m always finding joy in the small things; the perfect summer recipe, a good laugh, and finding a workout that (finally) feels great. So take inspiration from some of my favorite things, and sprinkle some happiness into your summer.
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Have you ever thought about how all that clutter got into your home in the first place? You bought it and welcomed it in! In our culture, there are very normal patterns and rhythms of months, seasons, and holidays, where we bring things IN to our homes. Unfortunately, we don’t have a similar rhythm to taking things OUT.
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You want to declutter the house so that you have less stuff to manage. But you are spending so much time dealing with said stuff that you can’t make time to declutter it. How on earth are you supposed to declutter your home when you don’t have the time (or energy) to do so?
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Momma, let me tell you - a capsule wardrobe is about SO much more than looking good. In fact, creating a curated closet for my daughter just may have saved my sanity.
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Wherever you’re at in motherhood, even if it’s sitting waist-deep in laundry, your mess is welcome here, right alongside mine.
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If clothing is feeling like your enemy these days, read on for a simple solution to the morning “nothing fits” madness.
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Need a simple rainy day activity? try this fun playdough
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