It is back to school time in the McNary house. I’m happy to report we survived the first week and are still smiling just as big as they were in this picture taken on the first day. (Don’t they all look adorable in their uniforms?) All three boys are in school full time now, which is different for me. I’ve enjoyed getting into the new routine. I’m amazed how productive I’ve been able to be in my virtual assistant work…
When I first started this blog back in July, one of the first things I did was give a tour of my home office. (It is actually still my most popular blog post!) It is a room that is very near and dear to me, as I spend a lot of time here working from home. This past week, the space got a bit of a makeover when I broke out the fall decorations. In the spirt and excitement of the…
This past week on a family trip, the boys got some new stuffed animals from a local festival. Cute little dolphins. By the time we arrived back to the car, one dolphin already had a tear in it’s fin. The child with the torn dolphin asked if I could sew it. After telling them we could pick up a small sewing kit later that day, I had three enthusiastic boys asking a question that made me cringe … Can we…
August is always a forgotten month for me. A month where I start to get excited for Fall and all that comes with it. So I always wish August away. Not on purpose. I just think past it. Thinking about what comes after it instead of savoring everything it has to offer me. Because when you stop to think about it. August has some pretty good things going for it. The final days of summer vacation to savor with the…
Work / life balance. It has almost become a dirty word. How do you give your family the time and attention they deserve, while also contributing financially? How do you fulfill the needs of those around you, while still engaging in creative outlets that inspire and motivate you on a personal level? While there are many ways to earn a flexible living, many promises of working from home prove too good to be true. Today, I wanted to share a little more about…
When I got my 2016 planner, it came with a gratitude journal. While I love the idea of journaling things I am grateful for, I have failed to get into the habit of sitting down and journaling on paper regularly. Since blogging is currently my preferred writing method of choice, I wanted to take a minute to stop and give thanks for some of my many blessings. “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in…
It has been a crazy week around our house. Between work, a couple of family day trips, and our senior dog having some health issues, I haven’t had a whole lot of time for reading. In fact, many nights include me picking up a book, reading the same sentence about three times, and then putting said book down and falling asleep. But I have managed to finish a couple books. So I wanted to share what’s on my nightstand with…
Sometimes we all need a little pick-me-up. That mid-afternoon crash can come at you hard. Or maybe it is an after dinner slump that has you stuck. For several years now, I’ve been using Young Living Essential Oils & have found many of their products to be of benefit to me and my family. One of the things I use my oils for is an all natural energy boost. Below are five of my go-to energy boosters. I am not…
It is no secret I love to read. It is also no secret I am cheap thrifty. Combining these two things makes the public library my best friend. I love the library. I love using it personally and for the kids. Today I thought it might be fun to discuss five ways to make sure you’re fully utilizing your local public library. Check out ALL the libraries in your area. Depending on the size of your area, you may have…
Does this sound like your house? You’ve just had a long, hard day. You finally get home. You sit down to relax and, without fail, someone asks the question: What’s for dinner? And you forgot to get groceries. So you spend too much on takeout. Again. And think that you really have to get this whole meal planning thing in gear next week. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. I’ve been right there with you. That’s why I want…