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the value of time

time is life’s greatest currency. your time is your life. i know for me, i’ve always been conscious of prioritizing time. i create/have routines to be more efficient with time. i wake up early because i make the most of my time in the morning. making use of my time means i can enjoy everything …

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books that will make your life easier

these are a few books that will make your life easier. there are a lot of circumstantial factors that can hold us back in life but the biggest setback is your perception of what you’re capable of. these books changed how i think and can help you achieve what you want. What Happened to You, …

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how to use baking soda

baking soda is a natural detergent and has so many uses like washing and deodorizing. the cleaning power of baking soda is amazing. i usually buy a 3.5 pound bag because i can get so many uses out of it. i also buy the 1 pound box because that also gets a lot of use. …

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how to prep for thanksgiving

we’re one week out from Thanksgiving and i wanted to share with you guys how i plan. this will get you Thanksgiving ready if you’re hosting. our Thanksgiving menu this year will be roasted turkey, gravy, classic stuffing, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, rice, honey roasted carrots, mac & cheese, …

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christmas planning

sorry, i know it’s too early to talk about Christmas but i just got my first Christmassy feeling. i love slowly prepping for Christmas. it’s such a busy time, so it feels amazing to have as much of a plan as possible. i divide my planning by months: October, November and December, so i’m not …

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small housekeeping secrets

the first step to care for your home is cleaning. i feel like taking care of the home is such an important job and housekeeping is a practice.  i know sometimes it can feel like a project but some things really take minutes, so why do we procrastinate? the more we procrastinate the harder it …

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top 3 apple picking spots in massachusetts

it’s always a beautiful beginning to September because fall festivities are just around the corner. i don’t know about you but apple picking is one of my favorite fall activities – especially if a pie or apple crisp is involved afterwards. i’m sharing the best orchards that i’ve been to in Massachusetts over the years …

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deep loss

in life there will be shifts, as life is not exactly linear. there will be huge achievements and milestones that you share and celebrate with friends and family. and, there will be some chapters where you go through deep loss that comes in the form of a breakup, sickness or death of someone close. i …

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why you should start daily planning

i honestly only feel ready for the day after i plan my day. i usually use a piece of paper (so i have enough space to write) or the productivity planner. find a planner with a layout that really works for your preference. sometimes, we need to put our to-do list, goals and thoughts on …

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what to watch for movie nights

hello you guys, welcome back! for some reason whenever it’s time to find a movie to watch, i never know what to pick. maybe you guys encounter the same problem, so i’m sharing some movie recommendations. they are all different, so you can pick whatever genre you’re feeling at the moment. which ones are you …

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