tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60827309254935009232024-03-12T15:51:33.012-07:00Peaceful Simple LifeAshley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.comBlogger488125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-64112213390327205262023-03-07T22:00:00.002-08:002023-03-07T22:00:00.225-08:00Winter Capsule Wardrobe Outfits<p> I managed to ignore the blog again. I'm sorry. Life has felt as though it is going a million miles a minute. I thought I would share what I have been wearing from my capsule wardrobe this winter. I am looking forward to transitioning to a spring capsule wardrobe in April. This wardrobe has been functional, but it could have been much smaller. I have learned a few things about myself in this process that I hope to be able to apply to my next capsule wardrobe.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKx6U2zxd5DgDptDbo7lWjyfKhzMkEWB4v2x9_NeHDpYQhrvFppkEowf8ukzK2Gnapp2gHeoGfSPVpnZx6cAhW3UQDDKtbLfZwFwYmYd2WfVVhVb3au7QtanynG5C9-moXhB9OSj0C3QnOVGNDvVWuNOiCOQNq2asvpD6hxVIoDouKYvQrpUi-jX3_/s4032/20230210_115638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKx6U2zxd5DgDptDbo7lWjyfKhzMkEWB4v2x9_NeHDpYQhrvFppkEowf8ukzK2Gnapp2gHeoGfSPVpnZx6cAhW3UQDDKtbLfZwFwYmYd2WfVVhVb3au7QtanynG5C9-moXhB9OSj0C3QnOVGNDvVWuNOiCOQNq2asvpD6hxVIoDouKYvQrpUi-jX3_/s320/20230210_115638.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElSizQThn7BvN5TaLwN-qaWLdWDxVB8siBVErCLvRAPb9CnmW8BuOja1DyGfLkjJddx7eKpTPSW0RLrtL_fIPVfz6N0nA64ENxkv6le5DhpIRVJlIKRyM0cG_J8TVoIcURDtx9PmudmVPvsducEQruxXnniM016DLWJxfJDc5BqpYk9fZFJu5eGx3/s4032/20230206_193259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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My husband is a great Dad and is willing to complete any task given to him, but he has never had to carry any of the mental load of raising our children. I have been feeling burnt out consistently over the past year so my husband and I discussed how I needed to move certain aspects of the mental load to his plate. <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR3vbtVpYPtewLnKQ1VfKCQvlAC_ajGVZaYaw5CK8cAhrB3PggDbJ69mdFzyEwLDNNWQtXEjiAWlj5Zb47mKzD1GyWflImDUMwAE22gyWlHcZ7z9ey-R598MEMgpX-K5rNe9aXKqldxEH5N-qQ-BOmR4YnmI645JBxbsHNgqX9TIgFiN5zaGYlBWCn/s3648/20230204_152842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR3vbtVpYPtewLnKQ1VfKCQvlAC_ajGVZaYaw5CK8cAhrB3PggDbJ69mdFzyEwLDNNWQtXEjiAWlj5Zb47mKzD1GyWflImDUMwAE22gyWlHcZ7z9ey-R598MEMgpX-K5rNe9aXKqldxEH5N-qQ-BOmR4YnmI645JBxbsHNgqX9TIgFiN5zaGYlBWCn/s320/20230204_152842.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <div><br /></div><div>One thing that we have been successful in moving to my husband's plate is my daughter's homework. My oldest daughter and I had become trapped in a never-ending homework battle and it was proving to be detrimental to our relationship. My husband took over the responsibility of helping her complete her homework and my relationship with my daughter improved dramatically. She gives my husband a hard time, but she isn't as resistant to his direction.</div><div><br /></div><div>Transitioning the mental load of my daughter's schoolwork to my husband has not been seamless. We had to clearly communicate expectations and I had to resist jumping in when he and my daughter forgot something. It is really difficult for me to not step in and just 'handle it', but if I keep doing that the mental load isn't truly leaving my plate. </div><div><br /></div><div>Removing the mental load of my daughter's homework from my plate has been so beneficial for me. I feel less overwhelmed and I feel like my husband is doing his part to alleviate the stress that comes with managing our children's lives. I am excited to add a couple more aspects of our kids' lives to his his mental load and I look forward to the relief that it will bring to my own life.</div></div>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-4904581732270295282023-01-17T22:00:00.009-08:002023-01-17T22:00:00.208-08:00Winter 2023 Capsule Wardrobe<p> I am so excited to be back into a capsule wardrobe. I have tried variations of this over the past couple years, but I have been largely unsuccessful due to an ever-changing body that I found difficult to dress. Things have begun to settle out, so I am excited to figure out what works for me in this season of my life. I am still breastfeeding, but my baby is now a toddler and requires far less feedings during the day. This gives me the flexibility to choose clothes that aren't necessarily nursing friendly because I am not planning around breastfeeding anymore.</p><p>As a reminder, in this season of life I am a stay-at-home mom of 3 kids. I live on the Canadian prairies where our temperatures get very cold. I am basically dressing for warmth and comfort. </p><p>My 2023 winter capsule wardrobe consists of 35 pieces and it includes my active wear and lounge wear. I don't include my outerwear (winter jackets, toques/hats, mitts, boots, etc.) and I do not include my pajamas.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>TOPS & DRESSES</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEWRpKncxqbWwNn4cNVUpEV0XDTnOOKTh3XE0terSYDctxd8Op1quMQiNSXiEcWSe0u3ZcHdvn_-hsuDgyfpzKE3XbpD79U13Se7Mk6-lKAreIJZNcFRLWyfGfv_cf4zEkvC7r52YpZbUgR6pebzAFV6ZqYiY7jK0RN27N31NQmRHRgFl12Ysxijab/s4032/20230115_145601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEWRpKncxqbWwNn4cNVUpEV0XDTnOOKTh3XE0terSYDctxd8Op1quMQiNSXiEcWSe0u3ZcHdvn_-hsuDgyfpzKE3XbpD79U13Se7Mk6-lKAreIJZNcFRLWyfGfv_cf4zEkvC7r52YpZbUgR6pebzAFV6ZqYiY7jK0RN27N31NQmRHRgFl12Ysxijab/s320/20230115_145601.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNWuJcCAWX6WHiZKPzPPyCZagMH_OZA2PjsP7qZ_euEH5QaHno4sS2mxnabc-dyU7HVotkn-k4DcTJ9fpU9E2XRySXhevdinEjkEiaHQj1Bhvl4i0BpzM6P9_e2SzuTqByvpPUG2zAVIewBdBdCZwG9z9F1tRTcI1MTOJte-EP8lXQ0mI6h7_x81E/s4032/20230115_145224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>ACTIVE & LOUNGE PANTS</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP5KDC_l90JeD7R1ytM_WnBhNW4INRwUpfX_uC5fvIAWhXE71UE7YJYf2OZiNLpvp6mt-neERtgkUxHeQYlovlB9iDKfMY-qSc-P9rlk11LoknwW2T8rIc5pIaiAMrOtqH78I4YCXMayT4z-JTgmwx3QBynR6UHWnuEY4GLcmcaXq13jVc7wDKi7Q5/s4032/20230115_150007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP5KDC_l90JeD7R1ytM_WnBhNW4INRwUpfX_uC5fvIAWhXE71UE7YJYf2OZiNLpvp6mt-neERtgkUxHeQYlovlB9iDKfMY-qSc-P9rlk11LoknwW2T8rIc5pIaiAMrOtqH78I4YCXMayT4z-JTgmwx3QBynR6UHWnuEY4GLcmcaXq13jVc7wDKi7Q5/s320/20230115_150007.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am excited to get dressed from this capsule wardrobe. I feel like it has so much potential for functional outfits that get me (mostly) out of my sweats. I have included a lot of lounge wear, but I do wear my lounge wear to clean my house. I had the unfortunate mishap of bleaching (and destroying) one of my favourite sweaters a couple weeks ago, so I have learned my lesson. Old t-shirts are now my go-to for when I am cleaning. Happy Wednesday, friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-74435216594745359102023-01-02T19:54:00.003-08:002023-01-02T19:54:49.027-08:00New Year, Old Me<p>I decided that this year would be a year of coming back to myself. 2022 was consumed with taking care of my new baby, adjusting to life with 3 kids and being back to in-person schooling. It was definitely a learning curve, but there was a lot of joy and sweetness in my life. As our routines become slightly more predictable and as I learn the ropes of how to get 3 kids out of the door on time, I am ready to step out of survival mode and back into life. While survival mode is something that I suspect will happen throughout 2023, I am hopeful it won't be my main mode.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKZOyAbuaAHGf314KkjVFFjE7szqBtKvCLHOiX8u76UZovHfWxlQltSzFMjWTeQsZ6r4AtIVem6y-h360mmikpxSOP2s7Z3Ub0KTE83B6vHyH_1LxncL6VCnortHMGZzOkkqdjXKD5YE24wU99Ibx6rCdwl5gn7wL-Mtdqx1To41bu--fT-rz6yFd/s2944/20221223_115517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2944" data-original-width="2208" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKZOyAbuaAHGf314KkjVFFjE7szqBtKvCLHOiX8u76UZovHfWxlQltSzFMjWTeQsZ6r4AtIVem6y-h360mmikpxSOP2s7Z3Ub0KTE83B6vHyH_1LxncL6VCnortHMGZzOkkqdjXKD5YE24wU99Ibx6rCdwl5gn7wL-Mtdqx1To41bu--fT-rz6yFd/s320/20221223_115517.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>My word of the year for 2023 is restore. I want to re-establish good habits that have served me in my life. I want to start taking better care of myself again. I want to take time to do things that bring me joy and make me feel like myself. I want to create capsule wardrobes again and write in this blog.</p><p>I have a few goals for the year. The goals are as follows:</p><p><br /></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Catch up on making our family photo books. I am 5 years behind. Enough said.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Make time for intentional movement/strength training 3-5 days a week. This is so important for my mental health, but I wasn't able to do this well in 2022.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Share the mental load. I carry almost all of the mental load associated with our 3 kids and (mostly due to some pretty rough sleep deprivation) I am becoming burnt out. My husband is a perfectly capable father and can handle taking over some of this mental load. He and I are discussing how to make this work.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Have better sleep hygiene. Every time I complain about one of my children's penchant for procrastinating bedtime, I know that I should just look in the mirror. I like being up alone at night. I like having time to myself where no one needs me. I crave alone time. I am also exhausted. So. Very. Exhausted. The kindest thing I can do for myself is get more sleep when I can. I have set an alarm on my phone for 10:00 so that I get up and get ready for bed. My phone will also stop allowing me to scroll at this time. I plan to be in bed by 10:30.</li></ul><div>What are your goals for 2023? I hope you all have a gentle and peaceful 2023.</div><p></p>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-56221821124155856582021-09-02T23:00:00.001-07:002021-09-02T23:00:00.248-07:00Simple Living: Entryway Organization<p>Getting out the door isn't always an easy task. I try my best to give myself enough time before I have to be somewhere. With all of the moving parts that come with being a Mom, one of the simplest solutions for getting out of the door on time is to make your entryway work for you. I love all the beautiful pictures online of people's mudrooms and giant foyer closets, but that is not my reality. My home's entryway is quite small. It has a small closet area (we removed the <i>red</i> accordion doors from the closet) and very little wall space. I know that others have smaller entryways than mine, so I hope that some of these solutions will be useful to you. My entryway organization is neat, tidy and functional. It really isn't beautiful, but I would choose function over beauty any day.</p><p>I came up with a few solutions for the entryway before summer. They have served us well. I needed to clean up the area and make sure that everything in the entryway was necessary and seasonally appropriate.</p><p><b>Before:</b></p><p>My husband installed three hooks for me. This gives my daughters a place to hang their jackets. They can both reach the hooks and be responsible for their own things. (Yay!) </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ACvgLYO5rRU/YTDYo-mXoFI/AAAAAAAAMWs/8gHOqVeuKYU9Wf5Jcy4epL7x47EhwxYeQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210824_145545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ACvgLYO5rRU/YTDYo-mXoFI/AAAAAAAAMWs/8gHOqVeuKYU9Wf5Jcy4epL7x47EhwxYeQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210824_145545.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>After:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nGLKbUzr_AE/YTDZh-Z4YLI/AAAAAAAAMW0/SToqiBStZ6AOwc8CRKC_EIQ0H6aRTyrUwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210824_153950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nGLKbUzr_AE/YTDZh-Z4YLI/AAAAAAAAMW0/SToqiBStZ6AOwc8CRKC_EIQ0H6aRTyrUwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210824_153950.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I cleaned up the 3 hooks by making sure that the items on the hooks were necessary. My daughters have splash pants that I put elsewhere because we haven't used them very much this year. I also removed sweaters that had made it onto the hooks. We keep sweaters in the bedroom. My oldest daughter's backpack will go on her hook during the school year. I didn't hang it yet because it is full of a year's worth of school supplies and is too heavy at the moment.</div><br /><b><br /></b></div><b>Before:</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D8jCQvQUZZE/YTDYoxjNDTI/AAAAAAAAMWs/bdlfckjkhyMvEp3xPnJ3L9ahlf8ibr40ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210824_145533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D8jCQvQUZZE/YTDYoxjNDTI/AAAAAAAAMWs/bdlfckjkhyMvEp3xPnJ3L9ahlf8ibr40ACPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210824_145533.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We needed more shoe storage space, so my husband brought up this shoe shelf from our basement. He built it years ago when we lived in a different home. We removed the closet's built in shelves and put our shoe shelf in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>After:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LDA37r9UAcc/YTDdgEo-tlI/AAAAAAAAMXA/VmvRZ8r719QroHYb58Z1yuIXYmHxUsFWwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210824_153843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LDA37r9UAcc/YTDdgEo-tlI/AAAAAAAAMXA/VmvRZ8r719QroHYb58Z1yuIXYmHxUsFWwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210824_153843.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I took out shoes that we aren't utilizing and reorganized the top shelf. I don't love these bins for the shelf, but it's what I have on hand at the moment. I have measured the shelf and plan to replace the bins once I find what I am looking for. The bin on the left holds my tote bag and items that need to go back to my vehicle. The bin on the right holds containers with dog food.</div><br /><b>Before:</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fXEmO1AhGOY/YTDYo3-4oyI/AAAAAAAAMWs/vBNROjKOSCoa4dL1EKfGCobfGZuF05q4wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210824_145528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fXEmO1AhGOY/YTDYo3-4oyI/AAAAAAAAMWs/vBNROjKOSCoa4dL1EKfGCobfGZuF05q4wCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210824_145528.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This storage solution isn't pretty but it has worked so well for us this summer! My kids can access all of their things and are able to put their stuff away on their own. It is a shoe organizer from Walmart that I hung on our basement door. The basement door is directly opposite of where we come in and having the items in a place that is easy to access has helped all of our family members get out the door on time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>After:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5qjOmFmv7jE/YTDfJxCwL3I/AAAAAAAAMXM/T43GapXsYtEUYL_54PZycqqAR3sCJgUVgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210824_153848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5qjOmFmv7jE/YTDfJxCwL3I/AAAAAAAAMXM/T43GapXsYtEUYL_54PZycqqAR3sCJgUVgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210824_153848.jpg" width="240" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I went through the pockets and made sure that all the items were still needed. I removed our sun hats because they aren't as needed now that the weather is turning colder. My children's hats hang by the door with their bike helmets on Command Hooks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Tips:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Ask yourself if the items in your entryway truly belong there. Can off-season shoes be stored somewhere else? Does your summer gear need to be taking up precious space when your kids are back to school in the fall?</li><li>Worry less about whether something looks pretty and worry more about function. The shoe organizer isn't my favourite thing to look at but it is super functional and allows my kids to be independent.</li><li>Make a habit (and help your kids make a habit) of putting things in their place. Give essential items a designated spot. My three-year old knows exactly where to find her hat, coat, and shoes. My keys are always in the same spot and so are my sunglasses. Getting out the door is much easier when you know exactly where your things are.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>Happy organizing!</div></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-84260763127532868202021-08-26T23:00:00.001-07:002021-08-26T23:00:00.211-07:00Simple Living: Playroom The playroom in our house was starting to feel overwhelming. Our toy bins were not doing the trick and cleaning up had become a big chore. My kids weren't sure where to put things and often would tear the room apart looking for a certain toy. I decided to purchase a cube organizer and get down to organizing/purging the playroom. <div><br /></div><div>I recently discover Dawn at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMinimalMom">The Minimal Mom</a> and she had a great tip when it came to decluttering your closet. Dawn asked the question, "Which items are your favourite?" This helps us to make easy decisions as to what belongs in our closets. I decided to try to apply this question to our playroom with our kids. All my other efforts to declutter had been met with resistance, but this question worked beautifully. My kids quickly found their favourite toys and I sorted them into the bins. I made a quarantine box (another tip from Dawn!). I told the kids that if they noticed a favourite toy was missing to let me know and I would get it out of the box. We agreed that I could get donate the contents of the box after a few months. The 'favourites' idea worked really well for our dress-up clothes. The kids kept less than half of their dress-up clothes.</div><div><br /></div><div>The other tip that Dawn gave was to make bins the "bad guys". I told my kids that everything they kept (with the exception of a few larger items) had to fit in 9 bins for the organizer. The bins set the limit and I didn't have to be the bad guy. This idea will really help when we receive a new toy or gift. The kids will need to make decisions about what can stay and what has to go.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Before:</b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5vdoFCuRB0E/YSK-Z3-wNcI/AAAAAAAAMJc/33Qe50EJ-k8t86XjLZAep-AAaCuG8i2KgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210522_090621.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5vdoFCuRB0E/YSK-Z3-wNcI/AAAAAAAAMJc/33Qe50EJ-k8t86XjLZAep-AAaCuG8i2KgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210522_090621.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w8JeH5asUCQ/YSK-Z9QrrXI/AAAAAAAAMJc/s05NoGalj3kY-Q7Ifgr7l3EucNOXi5mBACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210522_090626.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w8JeH5asUCQ/YSK-Z9QrrXI/AAAAAAAAMJc/s05NoGalj3kY-Q7Ifgr7l3EucNOXi5mBACPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210522_090626.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>During:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VsUvjQJq2n4/YSK-3MbCIXI/AAAAAAAAMJs/vi89uSznhPwq96yNlxhOsAicTQP7ynxAQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210522_091707.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VsUvjQJq2n4/YSK-3MbCIXI/AAAAAAAAMJs/vi89uSznhPwq96yNlxhOsAicTQP7ynxAQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210522_091707.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z6drgGToT7w/YSK-3KJjfLI/AAAAAAAAMJs/ZVDziV398Wg_k0McP4CQEielt7PAn1r0gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210522_095908.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z6drgGToT7w/YSK-3KJjfLI/AAAAAAAAMJs/ZVDziV398Wg_k0McP4CQEielt7PAn1r0gCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210522_095908.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>After:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G-M6d_10Zcc/YSK_o_BemTI/AAAAAAAAMJ0/SYl2GZnw6AYMm3Hq4NKmDM9nqcgGRPd9QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210522_112638.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G-M6d_10Zcc/YSK_o_BemTI/AAAAAAAAMJ0/SYl2GZnw6AYMm3Hq4NKmDM9nqcgGRPd9QCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210522_112638.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>The result is that the playroom no longer makes me feel overwhelmed. The kids can clean up in less than 10 minutes with very little direction from me or their Dad. They also know where to find their toys so there aren't as many toy explosions as there once were. We have been so happy with the result.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy simplifying!<br /><b><br /></b></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-77831554016484908322021-08-24T23:00:00.001-07:002021-08-24T23:00:00.218-07:00Wardrobe Wednesday- Summer Outfits<p> I was aiming to have a capsule wardrobe this summer, but I am having trouble maintaining a smaller capsule wardrobe with this pregnancy. I have had to purchase a few items because a lot of what I owned didn't fit anymore or it didn't feel good on me. I will get back to capsule wardrobes after Baby is born, I am sure. Until then, I am going to wear whatever feels comfortable. I wanted to share a few of my summer outfits with you. I found some great items at <a href="https://www.mamabearmaternity.ca/">Mama Bear Maternity</a> and <a href="https://www.motherhood.com/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjw64eJBhAGEiwABr9o2ClGCV5Ug6y92IsfXZcqlnUbeJy4K9zeJFpJrj4pFQQ6eT4VNu0VeRoCNYIQAvD_BwE">Motherhood Maternity</a>. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cn7SpihzQV8/YSK7Lvgo_VI/AAAAAAAAMI4/9etQG5EFjBoSgOsl_ze_JllOX7KUMpfrwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210818_182537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cn7SpihzQV8/YSK7Lvgo_VI/AAAAAAAAMI4/9etQG5EFjBoSgOsl_ze_JllOX7KUMpfrwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210818_182537.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Wednesday, friends!</div><br /><p><br /></p>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-58381691652988297622021-08-22T23:00:00.003-07:002021-08-22T23:00:00.217-07:00Motherhood Monday: Back to School PrepMy oldest daughter returns to in person learning this year. I have a lot of feelings surrounding this. I am happy that she will get to see her friends again and be around children her own age. I am excited to not have to be the 'teacher's assistant' this year and I am happy that I won't be trying to troubleshoot when Zoom suddenly crashes on my computer. I will miss having her home all the time. She has basically been home since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March of 2020. I am also fearful with the lack of restrictions that the provincial government has in place. I worry about her health because she has asthma. I am angry that there aren't better protocols in place for children her age until a vaccine becomes available to them. My anxiety is running high and I am working on trying to find a way to balance my fears with what I am hoping is a calculated risk.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRXktyU_oXY/YSK3wfeQrMI/AAAAAAAAMIo/MrC2rfvdFe0laWS3cmdJkiZfNHqzP3QkACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/glw.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRXktyU_oXY/YSK3wfeQrMI/AAAAAAAAMIo/MrC2rfvdFe0laWS3cmdJkiZfNHqzP3QkACLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h320/glw.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div>In preparation for my daughter going back to school, I am trying to make the transition as smooth as possible. Here are the ways that we are preparing for back to school:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Going to bed on time and getting up early.</b> To be honest, this one will be hardest on me. I love to sleep, especially at 32 weeks pregnant. Getting back into proper bedtime routines and getting up at regular times will help smooth the transition so that we are used to the routine before it hits again.</li><li><b>Meal prep. </b> I plan to make some muffins and easy meals to have in the freezer for when the frenzy starts. Having lunch kit items ready to go and planning some easy meal items will help us all feel prepared.</li><li><b>Get the entryway ready.</b> We have a tiny entrance to our home and it always looks a little different depending on the season. I want to get the entryway organized so that it is easy for us to find the things that we need as we head to school in the morning.</li><li><b>Put together the backpack and school supplies.</b> I need to label all of my daughter's school supplies and get it all packed up in her backpack. We are doing our shopping this week, so I hope that I can still get everything I need!</li></ul><div>What do you do to prepare for back to school? I would love to hear your ideas!</div></div></div>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-8145537739526914212021-04-05T20:06:00.001-07:002021-04-05T20:06:55.553-07:00Quarter 1 Goal Updates<p> It has certainly been a while since I popped on here. Life has been full of both wonderful and frustrating things and I haven't had the energy to come to the blog. I can't believe that the first quarter of the year is over. A lot has happened and the next three months seem like they are going to be an adventure! </p><p>Before I share my goal updates, I have some news! My husband and I were very excited to learn that we are expecting. Our new little one will join our family in October. Our daughters are very excited to have another child in the family. They have already started giving name suggestions which are, at the very least, <i>creative</i>. I have also enrolled full-time in school to finish off my program. I am excited to be done, but I have a lot of work ahead of me in the next three months. Our oldest daughter is still doing virtual school from home and my 3 year old likes to keep me on my toes. I am going to need to rely more on the habits that I have put in place to keep me on track.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xaGrXkT_6yA/YGvPgRNRFBI/AAAAAAAAKJc/oq01RPc_cqMT17jyvP5N6MCE_icXdv6OQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210405_103414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xaGrXkT_6yA/YGvPgRNRFBI/AAAAAAAAKJc/oq01RPc_cqMT17jyvP5N6MCE_icXdv6OQCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/20210405_103414.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I had 2 main goals for the year. I had workout goals and the goal to implement a morning routine. My workout goal was to complete 4 strength workouts, 4 cardio workouts and 2 stretching/yoga workouts per week. I have met or exceeded my goal consistently this quarter, with the exception of 2 weeks where I fell short on my strength training goals. I have noticed such a difference in my life because I feel strong, my mental health has been good and I feel like I am doing a good job of taking caring of myself. I am so happy with how things are going.</p><p>My morning routine has been much slower to develop, but I have made progress. I have been consistently getting up in the morning before my kids, meditating and working out. I love having a few moments to myself in the morning. It helps me to start the day feeling calm and ready, rather than frazzled. I will need to start pushing my mornings to start earlier this quarter because I have to build in extra time for my school work in the morning.</p><p>I hope to be back soon with my capsule wardrobe. I am still figuring out what I will need and what I can make work. Until then, take care!</p><p><br /></p>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-16787152738632009382021-01-10T22:00:00.001-08:002021-01-10T22:00:00.622-08:00Life Organization Series- Meal Planning<p> For the month of January I will be running a life organization series that will give you simple ideas to keep your life running smoothly. I know that even with a pandemic happening, life goes on and sometimes things can feel out of control or disorganized. I am hoping that this series will help with that. I want to share some of the things that work well for me to keep my household running smoothly.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JU0JZzwG5GA/X_s5ddWC1ZI/AAAAAAAAJFw/fYd1_MG9LLo0hhY4IP7BlEt9CFu5AvTtgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210103_182058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JU0JZzwG5GA/X_s5ddWC1ZI/AAAAAAAAJFw/fYd1_MG9LLo0hhY4IP7BlEt9CFu5AvTtgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210103_182058.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The first thing I am going to talk about is meal planning. Meal planning has been an extremely impactful part of my life. In general, I don't feel particularly energetic at the end of my day. During the week I don't have to spend time or energy choosing what we are going to eat for dinner. I have already done that work and it really makes my evenings run smoothly. Planning is easy and only takes me 15-20 minutes a week.</p><p><b>Step 1:</b></p><p>I take a look at what I have on hand. It is important to me to use up anything that may be expiring soon or going off. I like to reduce food waste. At this point, however, I don't usually have much left in the fridge. I have learned what we use and I pretty good at purchasing only what we need. </p><p><b>Step 2: </b></p><p>I make my grocery list. I try to only purchase things when they are on sale, with the odd exception. I look at the grocery flyer and find out what is on sale. I write out my grocery list by category. I used to write my list by aisle, but they have recently changed things up on me!</p><p><b>Step 3:</b></p><p>I decide on meals according to the ingredients that I will have on hand. It can help if you have a master list of the meals that your family enjoys. I do try new meals, but for the most part I pick from our family's master list.</p><p><b>Step 4:</b></p><p>Decide which days to put the meals on. I always look at our calendar in case we have something going on that will make it difficult to do meal prep that is more involved. For example, I host a Zoom book club on Monday evenings. This means that I need to get my kids to be early. On Mondays, I choose quick and easy meals so that I can serve dinner early.</p><p>Meal planning is so simple and it really takes the pressure off of me during the week. It is a 15 minute investment of time that can really change how you feel about feeding yourself and your family. There are a few simple things that you can do to help make this process even easier:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Make a master meal list. Write down meals that your family enjoys. Ask your family what their favourite meals are. Use the list to help you plan when you are feeling stuck.</li><li>Plan a theme night. On Fridays we always have chicken fingers and fries for supper. It isn't a culinary masterpiece, but by Friday I am so sick of cooking. It gives me a break and my kids love it. Saturday mornings are for cereal which is something I don't serve during the week.</li><li>Feel free to swap your meals around if you need to. If you forgot to take out meat for supper, swap it with another meal on your list. There are no hard and fast rules to meal planning. It is simply framework for you to work with.</li></ul><div>Happy meal planning, friends!</div><p></p><p> </p>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-43286563321313377402021-01-05T22:00:00.001-08:002021-01-05T22:00:01.611-08:00Winter Capsule Wardrobe- 2021<p> This capsule wardrobe is the smallest I have ever made for a full season. We are still living in a pandemic, however and we don't go out or socialize. This means that I need less from my wardrobe. I have chosen to create a wardrobe that is simple, comfortable and suits our pandemic life. I am hopeful that with the vaccinations coming, we will be able to resume some of our normal activities by late spring or early summer. Maybe my clothes can be more interesting at that time. Until then, my casual and comfortable capsule wardrobe will work just fine.</p><p>My wardrobe consists of 13 pieces:</p><p><br /></p><p>3 tees:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QAWH1BZHQNU/X_IPA9lwGRI/AAAAAAAAI6A/5At0kUVhDlgyAkksw1MluTqVRQ0byxUnQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201230_141714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QAWH1BZHQNU/X_IPA9lwGRI/AAAAAAAAI6A/5At0kUVhDlgyAkksw1MluTqVRQ0byxUnQCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/20201230_141714.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>6 sweatshirts:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DqAqXvDnAK4/X_IPA0YduOI/AAAAAAAAI6A/F74utJ5i5wsjaXyUSULg836Pni--WyY_QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201230_141617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DqAqXvDnAK4/X_IPA0YduOI/AAAAAAAAI6A/F74utJ5i5wsjaXyUSULg836Pni--WyY_QCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/20201230_141617.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4 pants:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pbnata2rhDM/X_IPA_Fv7jI/AAAAAAAAI6A/SYwzhM1RpLYVk558tAunpNkX29O6gOUnwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201230_141302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pbnata2rhDM/X_IPA_Fv7jI/AAAAAAAAI6A/SYwzhM1RpLYVk558tAunpNkX29O6gOUnwCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/20201230_141302.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Wednesday, friends!</div><br /><p><br /></p>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-86434516838129702882021-01-03T22:00:00.002-08:002021-01-03T22:00:01.596-08:002021- Word of the Year and Goals<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-La74JfKUPws/X_IJL9AtUyI/AAAAAAAAI50/l7qdnPX8jvMWOo7SOG6cLEhrk5M7LwvuACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/BUILD.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-La74JfKUPws/X_IJL9AtUyI/AAAAAAAAI50/l7qdnPX8jvMWOo7SOG6cLEhrk5M7LwvuACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/BUILD.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I chose the word build for my word of the year. 2020 was challenging in ways that most of us were not expecting. During the pandemic I worked on skills that I had learned in the past. I figured out skills that were useful for my mental health, for our family finances and for the overall happiness of our little family.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The most important thing that I did in 2020 was undertake a strength workout challenge. I made the decision in October to complete 82 strength workouts before the end of 2020. This averaged to 5 workouts per week. My mental health had been suffering and I was tracking my mental health so that I could figure out what tools would help me feel content. What I discovered was that on days where I had worked out, particularly on days where I had done a strength workout (walks don't produce the same results for me), I felt happier and didn't experience extreme lows.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The results spoke for themselves. Short, intense strength workouts do wonders to improve my mental health. This year, I vow to build on that. I plan to complete a minimum of 4 strength workouts a week. I also plan to complete a minimum of 4 cardio workouts (including walking) and a minimum of 2 stretching or yoga workouts. I want to feel strong, both mentally and physically.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The other skill I plan to build on is strengthening and maintaining a good morning routine. This is a habit that I easily fall out of, but it is so beneficial when I keep it. I am an introvert. I enjoy spending time alone. This year, I have felt like I am never alone. My kids and I are always together. My oldest is doing virtual school and we have been avoiding pretty much all social contact. I love being with my family, but I still crave time to myself. My evenings are spent plugging away at my school work or with my husband so I am still not getting restorative alone time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I get up early and have time to myself before my kids are up, I am happier and my day runs smoothly. I love the way the day feels when I get time to myself in the morning. The problem lies in the fact that I hate rolling out of bed, so I often avoid getting up until the last minute.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I acknowledge that I don't ever feel like jumping out of bed, even on days when I have had ample sleep. I am never going to feel great getting up early, but it certainly sets a much more positive tone for the day and helps me feel prepared. This is worth it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am going to ease into my morning routine, especially since the holidays have been full of late nights. I plan to have my routine in place by February and then I plan to keep it going all year long.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Did you set any intentions for 2021? I would love to hear them!</div><br /><p></p>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-66134636855542029312020-12-24T22:00:00.001-08:002020-12-24T22:00:03.217-08:00Merry Christmas!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mENgCBOOsRg/X-DpVa7NcWI/AAAAAAAAIc8/jMkgJGy7UMA_sSH8jd0fCSgXS1bDoPgWgCPcBGAsYHg/s1920/VideoCapture_20201220-143336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mENgCBOOsRg/X-DpVa7NcWI/AAAAAAAAIc8/jMkgJGy7UMA_sSH8jd0fCSgXS1bDoPgWgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h225/VideoCapture_20201220-143336.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Merry Christmas! I know that this holiday season looks different for most of us. We are spending our Christmas at home with just the four of us. We have planned a few Zoom dates with family so that we can be together even when we can't be together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wish all of you a peaceful Christmas. Take care and stay safe.</div><br /><p></p>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-75420070650133070852020-12-22T22:00:00.004-08:002020-12-22T22:00:01.088-08:00Fall Capsule Wardrobe Outfits 21.12.2020<p>I am sharing the last few outfit pictures that I took of my Fall Capsule Wardrobe. I have moved on to my next wardrobe plan and I am working on sorting out the wardrobe before I share it with you next week. I am toying with the idea of a uniform instead of an entire wardrobe. I will still include a few options outside of the 'uniform', but since most days I am at home with my kids, with the exception of grocery runs, a uniform makes sense at this point of life during a pandemic.</p><p>I enjoyed my Fall Capsule Wardrobe, but as the weather became colder and COVID-19 cases have risen we have mostly stuck close to home and I stopped utilizing my wardrobe fully. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-523gWTzDwqI/X-DlYiZa-VI/AAAAAAAAIco/SBpzxnkcdnMQ393lR7mTGLPr2V3zEQHKACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_110623.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-523gWTzDwqI/X-DlYiZa-VI/AAAAAAAAIco/SBpzxnkcdnMQ393lR7mTGLPr2V3zEQHKACPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/20201007_110623.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b46AKb5ZOG0/X-DlYoiEJhI/AAAAAAAAIco/DrazXurudNo7TIKOfniI4QmiThMGKKpIgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201008_100458.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IZLYVvIxmoU/X-DlYgWIJeI/AAAAAAAAIco/PBLQ3nDKAEQC7j4n_qffYvkiM9hn6leTgCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/20201106_095525.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uk7oRM80N3s/X-DlYpsIwkI/AAAAAAAAIco/CtDWwegh2FYnrfpZzdHzyR5AM7CoGZDpgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201109_142901.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uk7oRM80N3s/X-DlYpsIwkI/AAAAAAAAIco/CtDWwegh2FYnrfpZzdHzyR5AM7CoGZDpgCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/20201109_142901.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vsoOfAN_zNo/X-DlYoQVGdI/AAAAAAAAIco/4AFpvrbAJUYXXVT0oSX7f5LKwmjHkSw7ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201114_113410.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vsoOfAN_zNo/X-DlYoQVGdI/AAAAAAAAIco/4AFpvrbAJUYXXVT0oSX7f5LKwmjHkSw7ACPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/20201114_113410.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Wednesday, friends!</div><br /><p><br /></p><p> </p>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-37676999634139561402020-12-21T10:26:00.000-08:002020-12-21T10:26:11.919-08:00Quick Life Update<p>Hello Everyone! I haven't been on the blog in such a long time, but it feels good to be back and writing. I thought I would give you a quick life update.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I finished my first semester of school. I was looking for a career change and decided to go for it. My school was the victim of a cyber attack, however so my ability to register for a second semester is up in the air. Ugh.</li><li>My youngest is potty trained. Wow. My oldest child was a nightmare to potty train (which was more of a problem with how I did it, I think) so I was bracing for the worst. My youngest has done really well, so it has been a pleasant surprise.</li><li>My oldest is now on winter break from virtual schooling. Her teacher has been wonderful and has somehow managed to keep the kids feeling connected and enthusiastic about learning. We are very lucky to have her.</li><li> My husband's job change has allowed more time at home lately and I am thankful for that. It is wonderful to have him around. He is a great cook and made us turkey dinner on the weekend. It was so delicious.</li><li>I have almost completed my 82 workouts to finish off 2020. My workouts are integral for me to maintain my mental health. I set up a workout spot downstairs and it has become such a great space to have.</li></ul><div>I know this year has been tough. I hope you all are doing well and managing through this pandemic. I will be posting a little more over the next few weeks. Talk to you soon!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0bywrKLEorg/X-DoPaDbJNI/AAAAAAAAIc0/AEfGdwDP0ZcZ2qGvmyBJqEoHOibEi8xOQCPcBGAsYHg/s3296/20201210_143515.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3296" data-original-width="2472" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0bywrKLEorg/X-DoPaDbJNI/AAAAAAAAIc0/AEfGdwDP0ZcZ2qGvmyBJqEoHOibEi8xOQCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/20201210_143515.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p></p>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-74409463980780016612020-10-07T06:09:00.001-07:002020-10-07T06:09:37.551-07:00Fall 2020 Capsule Wardrobe- 7.10.2020My husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary this week. It was a low-key celebration due to COVID-19, but we really enjoyed having some time alone together. We visited my favourite place (the lake where my parents have a cabin) and then we went to the city. In the city we picked up supper, ice cream and coffee before heading home. It was so nice for us to just be able to chat without interruption and it was nice to listen to music that wasn't from a children's movie.<div><br /></div><div>I have 4 outfits to share with you this week. I wore several of my new ThredUp purchases, which I am really pleased with.</div><div><br /></div><div>This dress came from ThredUp. I love the colour. I paired it with the shoes I wore for my wedding. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WXM7DLhAhxE/X326kPxZoxI/AAAAAAAAHRA/7xw69X11iDItCSsy38XyaWSHOumhyRC7ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201002_165700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WXM7DLhAhxE/X326kPxZoxI/AAAAAAAAHRA/7xw69X11iDItCSsy38XyaWSHOumhyRC7ACPcBGAsYHg/s320/20201002_165700.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This pink sweater came from ThredUp. I love wearing crew neck sweatshirts and most of mine are beginning to wear out. The pants are the "Dressy Sweatpant" from Encircled.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B6lNTF5C3PE/X327yX0LXEI/AAAAAAAAHRs/gXhrtytCUV8qExD5Yd2eH9gxgaEVMoGAQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201002_143331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B6lNTF5C3PE/X327yX0LXEI/AAAAAAAAHRs/gXhrtytCUV8qExD5Yd2eH9gxgaEVMoGAQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20201002_143331.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This dress is an Old Navy find that I purchased through ThredUp. It is so comfortable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Ui5DNjUhnI/X328QWMX8tI/AAAAAAAAHSE/48ccxzwTe-Mr-UjRZKV3uwXqkUkR4uUdwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201001_122229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Ui5DNjUhnI/X328QWMX8tI/AAAAAAAAHSE/48ccxzwTe-Mr-UjRZKV3uwXqkUkR4uUdwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20201001_122229.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This dress came from Zulily. The jean jacket is from The Bay.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EpTSegRuGhM/X328aen7HoI/AAAAAAAAHSI/GkkZBchvOe8E2zmMKdaxmR8rsDG_KkguACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201005_152454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EpTSegRuGhM/X328aen7HoI/AAAAAAAAHSI/GkkZBchvOe8E2zmMKdaxmR8rsDG_KkguACPcBGAsYHg/s320/20201005_152454.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This leopard print sweatshirt is what my outfit dreams are made of. It combines my love of leopard and my love of sweatshirts. It is from ThredUp, as well. My jeans are from Old Navy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e7DnsL34zI8/X328aVcf-UI/AAAAAAAAHSI/1C9WiJQZpq8grcTljQKc5uECb0dsk2FxgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201006_181311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e7DnsL34zI8/X328aVcf-UI/AAAAAAAAHSI/1C9WiJQZpq8grcTljQKc5uECb0dsk2FxgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20201006_181311.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Wednesday, friends!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-20114765630928241342020-10-01T09:32:00.003-07:002020-10-07T05:46:19.961-07:00Fall 2020 Capsule Wardrobe<p>Wow! It has definitely been a while since I have written on here. This year has felt so strange with the pandemic. We have made some big life adjustments due to the pandemic and, as always, my blog hit the back burner. I am back today with my capsule wardrobe!</p><p>This season's capsule wardrobe consists of some new (to me) pieces. I made some purchases through ThredUp. ThredUp has only recently become available in Canada and I was so excited to give it a try. I ordered several pieces. All of my items look brand new and they all fit! I was really happy with my shopping experience. My capsule wardrobe will also include a sweatshirt from my favourite podcast's merch store. It hasn't arrived yet, so it is not pictured.</p><p>My wardrobe contains 36 pieces. I no longer count footwear or outerwear in my wardrobes because I change those up according to the weather that we are experiencing. </p><p><b>Tops</b></p><p>There are 21 tops in my Fall Capsule Wardrobe.</p><p>10 shirts:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p8C_B8FT3rg/X3YBVaoOvbI/AAAAAAAAHKY/R8BLyI48pfoEOdsgZ3myhS_uHC0f6eiiwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20200930_113737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p8C_B8FT3rg/X3YBVaoOvbI/AAAAAAAAHKY/R8BLyI48pfoEOdsgZ3myhS_uHC0f6eiiwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20200930_113737.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4 Cardigans:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Ejd3i8jh_E/X3YBVT-LF3I/AAAAAAAAHKY/TlMrIj6mB1E3qQLJSDzkw1WsWog_7NdmACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20200930_114057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Ejd3i8jh_E/X3YBVT-LF3I/AAAAAAAAHKY/TlMrIj6mB1E3qQLJSDzkw1WsWog_7NdmACPcBGAsYHg/s320/20200930_114057.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>7 sweatshirts (1 is missing from this photo):<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FdciE-zmT_s/X3YBVWmccPI/AAAAAAAAHKY/o1upvkiUGY8jpbKFrt5oa9FkkDq_wWSrACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20200930_113049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FdciE-zmT_s/X3YBVWmccPI/AAAAAAAAHKY/o1upvkiUGY8jpbKFrt5oa9FkkDq_wWSrACPcBGAsYHg/s320/20200930_113049.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Dresses</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are 6 dresses in my Fall Capsule Wardrobe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dt2hfcR8yOk/X3YB7YEiYzI/AAAAAAAAHKg/PSVLvgL_hX8adQE9B5tAxGNYxLQIPTugwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20200930_112905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dt2hfcR8yOk/X3YB7YEiYzI/AAAAAAAAHKg/PSVLvgL_hX8adQE9B5tAxGNYxLQIPTugwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20200930_112905.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Jackets and Vests:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are 2 jackets and 1 vest in my Fall Capsule Wardrobe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G37_nlbiXag/X3YD92KOOgI/AAAAAAAAHKw/1BbeMbL6EgAhGP0VmkMcpHe3YuNeSbGCQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20200930_113231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G37_nlbiXag/X3YD92KOOgI/AAAAAAAAHKw/1BbeMbL6EgAhGP0VmkMcpHe3YuNeSbGCQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20200930_113231.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Pants:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My Fall Capsule Wardrobe consists of 6 pants. There are 3 pairs of jeans, 1 pair of overalls, 1 pair of leggings and my 'dressy sweatpants' (that is the real product name of these pants).</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3j0IUBFDEHU/X3YB7fZ-LHI/AAAAAAAAHKg/drvTkgXWMMIJQcUCuHRx8hrOSC6kWfkRQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20200930_114221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3j0IUBFDEHU/X3YB7fZ-LHI/AAAAAAAAHKg/drvTkgXWMMIJQcUCuHRx8hrOSC6kWfkRQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20200930_114221.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fall is my favourite season and I love dressing in Fall clothes. I can't wait to start using my capsule wardrobe!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-36588974920409406442020-07-23T23:00:00.000-07:002020-07-23T23:00:07.013-07:00Doing the WorkRacism has been at the forefront of conversations in the last couple months. There is a lot of work to be done so that everyone is safe and has true equality where we live. I have been doing the work for a while now and yet I know I have much to learn. Today I want to share a few resources that I have found helpful.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Resources for Children:</b></div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I purchased the course <a href="https://laneshatabb.com/home/store28348178-company-site/A-White-Families-Guide-to-Talking-About-Racism-p205029857">"The White Families' Guide to Talking About Racism"</a> from Education With An Apron. I have been working through the course with my 6 year old.</li><li>We have purchased books that center BIPOC characters, written by BIPOC authors. We have been working to diversify our book shelf. We have a limited budget but we will keep adding to our bookshelf. I have found wonderful recommendations from the following accounts on Instagram:</li><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/readlikearockstar/?hl=en">Naomi O'Brien</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetututeacher/?hl=en">Vera Ahiyya</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouskid/?hl=en">The Conscious Kid</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/apron_education/?hl=en">Apron Education</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hereweeread/?hl=en">Here Wee Read</a><br /></li></ul><li>Our toy 'community' is now much more reflective of the world around us and includes dolls from of different races</li></ul><div><b>Resources for Adults:</b></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/?hl=en">Rachel Cargle</a> I have become a patron on Patreon for Rachel's work and I am learning from the resources she provides there and on her website.<br /></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ibramxk/?hl=en">Ibram X. Kendi</a> has a must-read book called <u>How To Be An Antiracist</u><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jarisoftheprairies/?hl=en">Jaris</a> is an Indigenous Pharmacy professor in Saskatchewan who has great posts regarding racism and the work that Canadians need to do.</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/austinchanning/?hl=en">Austin Channing Brown</a> wrote a must-read booked called <u>I'm Still Here.</u></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-19625857801516759312020-07-22T12:32:00.001-07:002020-07-22T12:33:04.546-07:00Summer Capsule Wardrobe- 22.07.2020We are halfway through this capsule wardrobe and I am so happy with it. My clothes feel good and I have options for whatever weather we face. I have owned most of this capsule wardrobe for years and these pieces are still going strong. I love this from a sustainability standpoint. We really don't need new things as often as we think we do.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z6AWJgA9KoI/XxiTrgrmzgI/AAAAAAAAGTE/iZMD7nDfYTwIZfktkA9VKxoL0nGEefSwgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20200713_122358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z6AWJgA9KoI/XxiTrgrmzgI/AAAAAAAAGTE/iZMD7nDfYTwIZfktkA9VKxoL0nGEefSwgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20200713_122358.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7_x45kFCANQ/XxiTrkGLEbI/AAAAAAAAGTE/3XqxBXu7QTIDHiHaxK-WX1nzlaKF3UvQQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20200715_150158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7_x45kFCANQ/XxiTrkGLEbI/AAAAAAAAGTE/3XqxBXu7QTIDHiHaxK-WX1nzlaKF3UvQQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20200715_150158.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AbvmwLQ4MVQ/XxiTrnbpl8I/AAAAAAAAGTE/8wADnJzc6xkvSUQOqN8Vx7jIRflnOTA1QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20200716_153404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AbvmwLQ4MVQ/XxiTrnbpl8I/AAAAAAAAGTE/8wADnJzc6xkvSUQOqN8Vx7jIRflnOTA1QCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20200716_153404.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IvSWS5HgF-4/XxiTrhX_ShI/AAAAAAAAGTE/3ZvCAJrz4c0oWG8ZU0toJ3Hw8FiKJOIlQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20200720_190555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IvSWS5HgF-4/XxiTrhX_ShI/AAAAAAAAGTE/3ZvCAJrz4c0oWG8ZU0toJ3Hw8FiKJOIlQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20200720_190555.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jjUCfpOAAzs/XxiTrlnEStI/AAAAAAAAGTE/qRSWkKzWcs4fLBHxYn6ej0zuYmjx90EVQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20200721_135852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jjUCfpOAAzs/XxiTrlnEStI/AAAAAAAAGTE/qRSWkKzWcs4fLBHxYn6ej0zuYmjx90EVQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20200721_135852.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uk0EfMF8Pjw/XxiTrjda73I/AAAAAAAAGTE/_3q6rGzwQf87MCAwSj5EzvdJpYAPZVtqgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20200722_101226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uk0EfMF8Pjw/XxiTrjda73I/AAAAAAAAGTE/_3q6rGzwQf87MCAwSj5EzvdJpYAPZVtqgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20200722_101226.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Wednesday, friends!</div><div><br /></div>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-11217859121544838642020-07-13T11:22:00.001-07:002020-07-13T11:22:59.388-07:00Tech Free TimeLately, I have been conscious of my phone use. I have always kept my phone on the kitchen counter during the day. I had found that it was an easy way to limit my phone use when I am with my kids. I also keep my phone on silent and I have turned off notifications for most of my apps. When the pandemic hit, I found myself picking up my phone more often to check the news, learn about the disease and use my social media as a way to escape reality.<div><br /></div><div>I was using my 'free' time in the evenings to read over news reports, look at alarming statistics and read all of my friends' views on the experience of living through a pandemic. I lost sleep and my brain never seemed to turn off. I kept feeding my craving for information with news and social media.</div><div><br /></div><div>It took longer than I would like to admit to realize how my screen time was hurting my mental health. I wasn't taking the time to properly care for myself and something needed to change. I became better at putting my phone away and setting time limits.</div><div><br /></div><div>I came across the idea of a 'tech sabbath' in Casper Ter Kuile's book <a href="https://www.harpercollins.ca/9780062881816/the-power-of-ritual/">The Power of Ritual</a>. (I highly recommend this book!) I was intrigued. Casper observes a tech sabbath from sundown on Friday until sundown on Saturday where he puts away both his phone and laptop. He doesn't engage in social media, read emails, work, answer messages or phone calls during that time. I loved the idea and decided to bring it up to my husband.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rQlh32Z0cL4/XwymTa025jI/AAAAAAAAGBo/Dub_iDvuSlcXqenr5o7nsT-VIs-qyFBGwCPcBGAsYHg/s3516/IMG_20200626_225031_772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3516" data-original-width="3516" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rQlh32Z0cL4/XwymTa025jI/AAAAAAAAGBo/Dub_iDvuSlcXqenr5o7nsT-VIs-qyFBGwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20200626_225031_772.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>My husband's work requires him to be on call so he can't just put away his phone for a full day, but we agreed to our own version of a tech sabbath. We decided that on Saturday night ('date night' in our house) that we would start our tech free time and that we would observe our tech free time until Sunday evening. We also made the decision to dedicate our Sunday to family time that would include a creative activity, a physical activity (family walk or bike ride) and using our family supper to have a discussion about what we are grateful for from the previous week. </div><div><br /></div><div>Our rules for our tech free time are:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>no social media</li><li>no games on our phones or laptops</li><li>no podcasts</li><li>no email</li><li>no internet browsing</li><li>no blogging</li></ul><div>We have found that our tech free time has really increased our enjoyment and relaxation during our 'days off'. We truly have time to rest and we are able to tune out the rest of the world for a short period of time. It is rejuvenating.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Do you ever limit your social media or tech use?</div><div> </div>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-76238101831489496232020-07-08T09:58:00.000-07:002020-07-22T12:33:25.950-07:00Summer Capsule Wardrobe- 08.07.2020I am back to my blog this week with some new outfits to share. Last week my family and I headed to the cabin for a mini vacation. We tried our best to unplug, relax and enjoy nature. It was so rejuvenating. I came back refreshed and ready to work again. I have been loving my distressed jeans lately. We have had the odd rainy day and I have been wearing them quite a bit. They are so comfortable and look cute, too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SHX8pduKLkM/XwX5ZJui4ZI/AAAAAAAAF44/XpBnovaul9Ef843BPlbkJBhfqUDJNSQfACK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200708_093252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SHX8pduKLkM/XwX5ZJui4ZI/AAAAAAAAF44/XpBnovaul9Ef843BPlbkJBhfqUDJNSQfACK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200708_093252.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oqcap5TnqRQ/XwX5q9430_I/AAAAAAAAF5Y/4n1oXq8mfvsFlRj5R-HxNbM3cZeID6OwgCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200706_192952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oqcap5TnqRQ/XwX5q9430_I/AAAAAAAAF5Y/4n1oXq8mfvsFlRj5R-HxNbM3cZeID6OwgCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200706_192952.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nzkb-6O9_hY/XwX5qqLpZpI/AAAAAAAAF5U/BVsG1_n1PdYKBeMVVG5c7MKqszsIknjfwCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200625_141905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nzkb-6O9_hY/XwX5qqLpZpI/AAAAAAAAF5U/BVsG1_n1PdYKBeMVVG5c7MKqszsIknjfwCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200625_141905.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NGBeZw6pjD8/XwX5qCqG9RI/AAAAAAAAF5Q/FzrHvfHP0tstw0QufcuqMi3wL-8fX_8TACK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200627_102217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NGBeZw6pjD8/XwX5qCqG9RI/AAAAAAAAF5Q/FzrHvfHP0tstw0QufcuqMi3wL-8fX_8TACK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200627_102217.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CC2_99tKqgI/XwX5p6zdjzI/AAAAAAAAF5M/Edm3ggmzNBgFa9hRoyaoKI0BOj1iLlY-wCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200623_095334.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CC2_99tKqgI/XwX5p6zdjzI/AAAAAAAAF5M/Edm3ggmzNBgFa9hRoyaoKI0BOj1iLlY-wCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200623_095334.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FTR6JfUTQY8/XwX5pfVC_OI/AAAAAAAAF5I/hYurs244KRInye2-xhLBTE3_y2w_mkViQCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200622_094706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FTR6JfUTQY8/XwX5pfVC_OI/AAAAAAAAF5I/hYurs244KRInye2-xhLBTE3_y2w_mkViQCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200622_094706.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TC5oCsu5EAY/XwX5o-NcpNI/AAAAAAAAF5E/e6fVo8ysIdAhtmajIbGpgYeoQtlhgVQTACK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200618_105645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TC5oCsu5EAY/XwX5o-NcpNI/AAAAAAAAF5E/e6fVo8ysIdAhtmajIbGpgYeoQtlhgVQTACK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200618_105645.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4TxkkQHVLfc/XwX5ofkUMWI/AAAAAAAAF48/UWF_q785PlIu4zBFAXQzZMPIshXU7wsswCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200618_105541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4TxkkQHVLfc/XwX5ofkUMWI/AAAAAAAAF48/UWF_q785PlIu4zBFAXQzZMPIshXU7wsswCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200618_105541.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Wednesday, friends!</div><br /></div>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-37674605504290875122020-06-17T10:05:00.003-07:002020-06-17T10:06:03.675-07:00Summer Capsule Wardrobe- 17.06.2020<br /><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am so glad to be in my summer wardrobe. My spring clothes were getting to be much too warm for the weather. I spend most of my days chasing kids, doing housework and gardening. My wardrobe has to be comfortable and easy to work in. So far this wardrobe has worked beautifully. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oe6nicrzo0A/XupL8v4yYCI/AAAAAAAAE_4/agZHcDmVQRsMDYZRYFlpsQyGxV1X0NZRwCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200610_095123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oe6nicrzo0A/XupL8v4yYCI/AAAAAAAAE_4/agZHcDmVQRsMDYZRYFlpsQyGxV1X0NZRwCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200610_095123.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dbhcZ2WfOrM/XupL9B0yyuI/AAAAAAAAE_8/O2jdCV8byqgxC7i_80y_b-FSmwOhERmPQCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200611_095108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dbhcZ2WfOrM/XupL9B0yyuI/AAAAAAAAE_8/O2jdCV8byqgxC7i_80y_b-FSmwOhERmPQCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200611_095108.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tu7X7QItiTA/XupL9rw0gNI/AAAAAAAAFAA/CrVS2UWebC0AMRTwpDXqXsxTb51Bi68YgCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200613_101108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tu7X7QItiTA/XupL9rw0gNI/AAAAAAAAFAA/CrVS2UWebC0AMRTwpDXqXsxTb51Bi68YgCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200613_101108.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kSpdz5uPYBE/XupL94JWZoI/AAAAAAAAFAE/pT29Jsn5WMMAzDdEPUfUVq1otSyfvqmhACK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200614_112117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kSpdz5uPYBE/XupL94JWZoI/AAAAAAAAFAE/pT29Jsn5WMMAzDdEPUfUVq1otSyfvqmhACK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200614_112117.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lz6ZcjfNzRo/XupL-NKy08I/AAAAAAAAFAI/UUNrXsAJqfst8XLJGIEsUTCcVPz9i0HOACK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200615_094658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lz6ZcjfNzRo/XupL-NKy08I/AAAAAAAAFAI/UUNrXsAJqfst8XLJGIEsUTCcVPz9i0HOACK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200615_094658.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-clZ_7-MpsJ8/XupL-l8n8UI/AAAAAAAAFAM/Fsy0J6mhvW4PZ3Ng0h5exPIGd3-C0xi_wCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200615_094733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-clZ_7-MpsJ8/XupL-l8n8UI/AAAAAAAAFAM/Fsy0J6mhvW4PZ3Ng0h5exPIGd3-C0xi_wCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200615_094733.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Wednesday, friends!</div>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-71505174284187779302020-06-11T23:00:00.019-07:002020-06-13T15:48:13.611-07:00Peaceful Simple Loves- 12.06.2020I read a lot. I have really stuck to a non-fiction in recent years, but I do love fiction. I like the romance genre, but I don't always get caught up in the story the way that I want to. I want books to draw me in a hold my attention.<div><br /></div><div>I read a book by <a href="https://alyssacole.com/">Alyssa Cole</a> and I was instantly hooked. Her books are well-written with strong, intelligent female characters and her books are inclusive. Her <i>Reluctant Royals </i>series made me fall head over heels for her novels and I am now working my way through the rest of her books. If you love romance novels, you need to check her work out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JEBCxM11VQc/XuVXqVdDv9I/AAAAAAAAEqY/1y1N3A0aauAakNfwisSpYrN7S_AWZ1FFgCK4BGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_20200613_150334_693.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4320" data-original-width="4320" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JEBCxM11VQc/XuVXqVdDv9I/AAAAAAAAEqY/1y1N3A0aauAakNfwisSpYrN7S_AWZ1FFgCK4BGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20200613_150334_693.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-80481749994969753712020-06-09T23:00:00.002-07:002020-06-09T23:00:00.381-07:00Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2020I have my summer capsule wardrobe all ready to go. I am looking forward to warm days. Our weather has been mostly cool and windy so far so I made sure to include some warm clothes so that I will be comfortable throughout the summer. My Summer Capsule Wardrobe consists of 32 pieces. I am excited to start wearing this wardrobe and I am hopeful that it will serve my clothing needs until the fall.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TiRASLUxcrM/Xt1emksMsWI/AAAAAAAADMc/OSRDNjJdZ1Uu19xaBWkAkNKUR0E6WmUagCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200607_145200.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TiRASLUxcrM/Xt1emksMsWI/AAAAAAAADMc/OSRDNjJdZ1Uu19xaBWkAkNKUR0E6WmUagCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200607_145200.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-60J3U8C5TRU/XuAH5iv-MLI/AAAAAAAADO0/XWxe60unsy0T8CCDN4Lv8lC41QHm_tDcACK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200609_092806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-60J3U8C5TRU/XuAH5iv-MLI/AAAAAAAADO0/XWxe60unsy0T8CCDN4Lv8lC41QHm_tDcACK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200609_092806.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0grQ05ou7M0/Xt1em0hjZRI/AAAAAAAADMg/FvnGN157b-gS_27bzxXYQUBn8KT37UpKgCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200607_144848.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0grQ05ou7M0/Xt1em0hjZRI/AAAAAAAADMg/FvnGN157b-gS_27bzxXYQUBn8KT37UpKgCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200607_144848.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9ncf59HT8Ug/Xt1enRq7N2I/AAAAAAAADMk/I4sIxbltwzUhFif_KfwnY-cDBboFWvknwCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200607_144035.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9ncf59HT8Ug/Xt1enRq7N2I/AAAAAAAADMk/I4sIxbltwzUhFif_KfwnY-cDBboFWvknwCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200607_144035.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XKfWY6kGXY0/Xt1enq3HU8I/AAAAAAAADMo/-HJenTwJXzsIKgOu5JfLj2syE1n3cK-dACK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200607_143751.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XKfWY6kGXY0/Xt1enq3HU8I/AAAAAAAADMo/-HJenTwJXzsIKgOu5JfLj2syE1n3cK-dACK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200607_143751.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wDrTzj1M7o/Xt1frly60iI/AAAAAAAADNQ/W2hud68QlaEToLz3oeCeFiezbo5b11GSwCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200607_143614.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wDrTzj1M7o/Xt1frly60iI/AAAAAAAADNQ/W2hud68QlaEToLz3oeCeFiezbo5b11GSwCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200607_143614.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Wednesday, friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082730925493500923.post-7809214959615510192020-06-07T23:00:00.000-07:002020-06-07T23:00:00.323-07:00June Home GoalsIt is a new month and we are nearly halfway through 2020. It has been a challenging year with a lot of things going on globally. I am trying to focus on a few goals this month that will make my home more organized. I have been struggling lately to feel motivated and I think that having some clear goals might encourage me to be more productive with my time. My home goals this month are:<div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>organize the gardening shelves in the garage</li><li>go through and organize the dog's items in the garage</li><li>go through Miss. Em's clothes and remove items that aren't being used</li><li>complete our 2017 family photo book</li></ul><div>I plan to achieve my goals by using my 20 minute resolution. Taking 20 minutes, 3 times a week will certainly help me find the time to work on these projects.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Monday!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y7kThUMCUz0/Xt1irGvrMJI/AAAAAAAADN0/dI50WLgEVowZXKhUSvm-D-_dORlxuPa-QCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/20200605_105959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y7kThUMCUz0/Xt1irGvrMJI/AAAAAAAADN0/dI50WLgEVowZXKhUSvm-D-_dORlxuPa-QCK4BGAsYHg/s320/20200605_105959.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Ashley S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05504744229696861633noreply@blogger.com0