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Trashy Pizza Date Night

trashy pizza date night

It’s really easy to make excuses for NOT going on a date night with your spouse. No one argues whether or not it is important, but there seem to be all these “reasons” to not make it happen:

  • It costs too much money.
  • No one can watch the kids and babysitters are expensive.
  • There’s nothing to do around here.
  • No one can watch the kids and babysitters are expensive.
  • We don’t have the extra time.
  • No one can watch the kids and babysitters are expensive.

If it’s important, you’ll find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse.

–Ryan Blair
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You Can’t Do it All

can't do it all

Trying to do it all is gonna kill you. Literally. Stress kills. You can’t do it all. Stop trying.

Recently, I’ve been pondering on the fact that society/social media, likes to point out when someone isn’t doing it all. 

Eating healthy? Well, why don’t you filter your water too? Sleeping well Why the heck are you using a chemical cleaner? Taking your vitamins? Didn’t you know that you are killing yourself with EMFs? Kids in public school? Did you know they’re missing time at home with you? Kids in homeschool?  Why aren’t you getting your kids some socialization and friends? So, let me remind you – you can’t do it all.

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Enneagram (and Homemaking)

enneagram types

Hi, I’m Stacy. I’m a 1wing2 on the Enneagram. If you’ve got ZERO idea what that means, let me help out. The Enneagram (or enneagram types) is a personality typing “system.”

The Enneagram of Personality, or simply the Enneagram, is a model of the human psyche which is principally understood and taught as a typology of nine interconnected personality types.

—Wikipedia

I went kicking and screaming into this whole thing – I don’t really like personality typing. In the past, I’ve thought it was crazy stupid and why on earth would I want to be “labeled.” But friends, I have to tell you, knowing my Enneagram type has given me SO MUCH FREEDOM. Learning more about myself gives freedom to be the best version of me, but also, and probably more importantly, freedom to work to UNDERSTAND OTHERS.

Did you catch that?

I used to have the hardest time understanding why my friends would do certain things or react in a certain manner. They’d do something where I’d react, “I would NEVER do such a thing…” But then I’d see them able to do things I didn’t have the capacity to do.

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The Basics and Flow of Meal Prep (Kitchen Day)

basics of meal prep

One day per week, my morning/afternoon is dedicated to Kitchen Day…the time I dedicate to meal prep. I focus on things like: bread, buns, rolls, mixes and seasonings, chopping veggies, washing and cutting fruit, breakfast prep for the week, pantry staples, etc.

I have found that if I take one day per week and dedicate it to cooking and meal prep, it saves me SO MUCH TIME both at breakfast and dinner time. And for me, that’s a game changer. If you want to know more about how I “schedule” my days, you can check out that in the Homemaking How-To ecourse I offer.

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Granny Panty Underwear Review: Because No One Likes a Wedgie

most comfortable panties

Back in May, I did a series of photo posts on my personal Facebook page – about granny panties. Yup, you heard me. I was sick and tired of having wedgies all day – and having these skimpy panties that didn’t feel good (or look good) on my rear end. I WAS FINISHED! I wanted some granny panties – the kind that actually covers your backside and makes you feel supported! So here is my official review of all the granny panties I tried!

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How to Establish a New Habit

establish a new habit

It’s really easy to SAY you want to establish a new habit – we say it all the time:

  • I’m going to start exercising!
  • I’m going to get up early!
  • I’m going to take a shower!
  • I’m going to take my supplements!
  • I’m going to wear clothes today!

And we do okay…for like 3 days. Then we totally bomb it in The Marcels Blue Moon style.

Why is it so difficult?

Why do we say that we want to do new things, but we don’t follow through? Is it because we don’t have any willpower? 

Possibly, but I think it comes down to self-discipline. Which really isn’t the fun answer, is it? I’m known for giving the Not Fun Answer. Sorry.

So, I want to share with you guys something that has made it easier for me to develop a new habit once I decide it is a priority for me.

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What Are Your 5 a Day?

john maxwell five a day

You only need to do 5 productive things, every single day, to be successful in this thing we call LIFE. That’s a pretty bold statement, but I think it might actually be an accurate one. But it sure does make you wonder…what are those five things?!

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Communicating With a Busy Spouse

communicating with a busy spouse

Just in case y’all were curious…this post topic about communicating with a busy spouse was actually Barry’s idea. Barry is very busy and so am I. But that doesn’t mean we can skip the communication aspect of our relationship. It’s crucial to any healthy relationship – especially a marriage – to have consistent communication.

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One Small Action Can Change Your Entire Day

choose gratitude

I can tend toward pessimism. That shocks most people when I say it because I normally have an upbeat attitude and I’m always making jokes. But it’s true – I pretty regularly look at the glass half empty. Thankfully, I have found one small action can change your entire day. What is that one small action? Keep reading. What is our goal with that small action?

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But….What Do You Do with Your Kids?

working with kids

Without a doubt, that’s the question I receive the MOST often: “But Stacy…what do you do with your kids when you are ____?” (cleaning the house, making the food, folding laundry, etc.). Working with kids at home isn’t the easiest thing, but it IS possible.

For the first time in my parenting career, I had help this summer. Our family friend, Lillee, came over to watch the kids for a few hours each week (Mother’s Helper type) so I could work on my two online businesses. It has been wonderful to have that help working with kids. For 10 years I didn’t have that help.

So what did I do?

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