Hi friends — today I’m kicking off something new, simple, and deeply needed. Like most busy working parents (and busy people in general), my days are packed – PTO president responsibilities, a full-time leadership role, supporting softball, managing a household, building a blog, and raising two little girls (plus a […]
The Juggle is Real
How to Manage Kids & Work When Your Partner Is Away
Before diving into this post, I want to take a moment to shout out the single parents out there—you are the real MVPs! My perspective comes from my unique life situation, but I hope these tips will be helpful for anyone juggling parenting and life when flying solo. The Reality […]
Seeing the Light Through the Trees
Last month, I was in one of those chapters. The kind where everything feels heavy and never-ending. Work was busy, with my boss on leave and me applying for a director position. PTO was intense, with the end of year wrap-up. The house needed attention. Summer camps needed planning. And […]
Making the Most of Spring Break – Even When You’re Working
Spring Break is officially here, and today, we’re talking about a different kind of balance and fulfillment. If you’ve read my posts on fun money and maximizing PTO, you know I love finding ways to make the most of our resources—our time together and the money we use to fund […]
Frantic to Fulfilled: Delegation – You Don’t Have to Do It All!
Delegation: Scary or Refreshing? When you hear the word “delegation,” does it make you cringe, or do you feel like an expert? For me, it’s a little bit of both! According to Merrium-Webster, delegation is defined as “the act of empowering to act for another.” We’re not talking about dumping […]
Frantic to Fulfilled: Brain Dump & Mind Mapping for Clarity
Before we jump in, let’s do a quick recap! In Post 2, we talked about getting everything on paper—mapping out your commitments, deadlines, and priorities so you have a clear view of what’s ahead. Now that we’ve done that, it’s time to take the next step: organizing your thoughts and […]
Frantic to Fulfilled: The Power of Planning
Before we dive into planning, let’s take a moment to reflect on what we covered in the last post. We talked about stepping back, identifying what truly matters, and taking small, intentional steps to move forward. Now that we have a clearer picture of our priorities, it’s time to put […]
Frantic to Fulfilled: Where to Start When Everything Feels Out of Control
One thing to know about me is that I am a recovering perfectionist. So, as you read my blog posts, please chuckle, as one day I’m following what I know works and a day (or a few hours later), my life has descended back into chaos. And that is okay! […]
Balancing Life When One Area Takes Over
As I drove home from a 12-hour day at work yesterday, I called my mother-in-law. I had another late night ahead, and my husband would also be working late. Hearing the exhaustion in my voice, she asked, “You’re headed home? From where?” Work. I could hear the unsaid worry in […]
Setting Yourself Up for Success: Three Weekend Tools to Try Today!
The past few weeks have been super busy for us, and we have another packed one coming up. I have a huge work commitment with early mornings and late nights, the kids have evening and weekend sports practices, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we have a long […]