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Escape From Routine Prison
Routines are great until they become a prison that we’ve trapped ourselves in. When routines get bloated, rigid, or oppressive, it is time to break free from routine prison. So how do we recognize we are in routine prison, plan our escape, and avoid putting ourselves back into routine prison?
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Encouraging Reads: At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof
Recently, I read At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof. It has had a significant impact on how I think about my time and energy.  I’m excited to share this book as the first in my Encouraging Reads series.
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Change the Environment: How a $6 “Red Thing” Solved a Big Problem in the Kitchen
How a $6 red thing in the sink solved a big problem in our kitchen. Change the environment to inspire change in others.
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Faire Une Petite Pause- The Power of Little Breaks
Little breaks throughout our workday can help us to refocus our brains. There is a French expression- “faire une petite pause” that emphasizes the active nature of this break and reminds us that we will return to work after just a little pause.  

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Monday Morning Meal Planning- Keeping the House Stocked and Ready
Every Monday morning, I sit down with my iPhone and plan the meals for the week. This meal planning routine helps me keep the house stocked and ready with food, which is essential since we haven’t been eating out for the last year.
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Mixing up the Morning Routine
Over the last few weeks, I have been mixing up my morning routine. Changing the order of my tasks has helped me increase my productivity and focus on what is essential. I’m still doing many of the same things, but the order is a little different.
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Homeschool : Our 10 AM Read-Aloud, Snack, and Recess Time
When my boys were in elementary school, we had a 10 AM read-aloud, Snack, and recess time. This was one of our favorite times during the virtual school day because we got to cozy up on the couch and enjoy some wonderful stories together.
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Re-Entry Strategies: Back to School and Work after Vacation
Re-entry back into school and work after a vacation can be challenging. Here are some strategies which will help make re-entry smoother.
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Welcoming Home Atmosphere
Would you love to have a welcoming home all the time? Doesn’t it sound like a dream to have a peaceful and picked up home? As we begin to see the light at the end of this pandemic tunnel, we can start to dream of a time when we can welcome others into our home again.
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Design a Peaceful Evening Routine
A peaceful evening routine will allow us to prepare effectively for the day ahead. How do we design an evening routine that will work well for ourselves?
