Creating Community Starts with Hospitality (self-care day 30)
| |

Creating Community Starts with Hospitality (self-care day 30)

It’s hard for special-needs families to find community but by opening our homes, we can create it. My husband is currently church planting and we plan to be special-needs welcoming, so we’ve had a lot of discussions with special-needs families about creating community. One comment we hear often is how hard it is for families…

Self-Care Day 26: Minimalist Wardrobe (for Maximum Efficiency)

Self-Care Day 26: Minimalist Wardrobe (for Maximum Efficiency)

Your overflowing closet isn’t giving you more options. It’s actually limiting you. Transition to a minimalist wardrobe for maximum efficiency. Getting dressed each morning was getting stressful, especially on Sundays. By the time we left for church, the reject pile covered my bed. So much of what I tried on didn’t fit right or feel…

Finding a Cleaning Routine That Works for You (self-care day 25)
|

Finding a Cleaning Routine That Works for You (self-care day 25)

Putting your cleaning routine on autopilot helps make sure it all gets done without causing you any extra stress. Like menu planning, a cleaning routine helps decrease decision fatigue. If you’ve already eliminated clutter, your cleaning routine can be simple. I try to do the same things each day of the week. Mondays: dusting and floors Tuesdays:…

Menu Planning for the Busy Special-Needs Mom (self-care series day 24)
|

Menu Planning for the Busy Special-Needs Mom (self-care series day 24)

Menu planning makes my week run so much smoother! Here’s the method that works for me. We’ve had a busy week this week! David (our older son) is in a theatre performance this weekend and I’m helping as stage manager. We’ve had rehearsals every night this week. It’s weeks like this when it’s important for me…