Lately, I haven’t really been creating. And I can feel it, because when I’m not making things, I don’t feel like myself. Instead of creating, I’ve been planning. Researching. Watching other people create. Tweaking branding ideas. Thinking about strategy. Rearranging goals. And somehow… not actually making anything. If you’re a creative, especially a teacher, a…
Whether you have an ADHD brain or you are a super busy teacher mom that struggles to get things done, I have some simple strategies that I use that actually help me accomplish things. Now, if I remember to use them, that’s another story! But when I do implement these strategies, I do get more…
How the FlyLady System Helped Me Automate My Life There was a season of my life when everything felt like too much. The dishes were always there. Laundry never ended. My weekends disappeared into marathon cleaning sessions that left me exhausted instead of refreshed. It wasn’t just my home, it was my nervous system. I…
It’s 2026, and I’m ready to take control of my finances once and for all. As a busy single mom, teacher, and artist, I’ve struggled with money management in the past, but I’m determined to make this year different. In this blog post, I’m going to share the step-by-step plan I’m using to reset my…
Some days, plans fall apart and that’s exactly how today went. I started my day intending to style my hair, prep outfits, and film four videos. Instead, I spent the day catching up on postponed tasks before Christmas break ends and only began filming at 5:00 PM, unstyled, tired, but ready to take action. This…
The days between Christmas and New Year often feel blurry. There are no hard expectations and time seems to melt together. That quiet, low-pressure stretch is a gift. It is the perfect window to reset your home, clarify your priorities, and set up simple systems that make the rest of the year easier. This little…
DIY & Budget-Friendly Decor Ideas Welcome to my cozy, creative home! Almost everything you see here is thrifted, gifted, or repurposed, and I love how each piece tells a story. From the entryway to the bedrooms, I’ve found ways to make our home feel warm and unique without spending a fortune. I’ve also included DIY and…
Save Money, Time, and Energy What would change if your home and classroom felt calm, warm, and simple? For me, a downsizing in 2018 turned a stressful time of my life into a fresh start. I didn’t plan to become an unintentional minimalist. Life circumstances decided it and it gave me back time, money, and…
If you’re a single mom or a homeschool mom trying to figure out how to work, parent, and still feel calm at the end of the day, I’ve been there. When I lost my teaching job while pregnant, I was terrified. I didn’t know how I’d provide for my son or what our lives would…
I went back to teaching and thought life would feel easier, when I had a stable income. It did in some ways, but I also lost access to some supports I had before, like food stamps and affordable insurance for my child. Add family court debt, and my teaching salary only pays my bills. Groceries…