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…
Trying to run a business, a teacher schedule, and single motherhood can feel impossible. So many people say that there aren’t enough hours in the day, or that you need huge blocks of time to make real progress. I’ve learned that’s not true. For me, the secret is structuring my time creatively and giving up…
Back-to-school can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling my roles as a teacher, single mom, and business owner. My secret to managing all of this is to spend my time doing the things that will take a little extra time, up front, but will make my life easier, in the long run. By dedicating certain days…
Every classroom has the power to become a cozy, calming space without breaking the bank. For students with sensory needs, the classroom design is not just for aesthetics, it can be so healing and regulating for their nervous system. The classroom isn’t just a place to learn, it’s a second home. And for the teacher…