I loved art projects as a kid. You could often find me downstairs early in the morning, poring through craft books and determining which project I'd attempt that day! :) Sometimes, I followed the directions step by step; other times, I made up my own craft! Even though I'm an adult now, I still really enjoy doing art projects with kids. I've made fun crafts with my nanny kids over the years, and I experienced a lot of art projects as an elementary school teacher, too! But what I've been … [Read more...]
Announcing: Just Bee’s 30-Day Slower Living Challenge!
Earlier this month, I shared about my journey to slower living. I've been able to incorporate that mentality into my life even more these past 5 years of living in small-town Minnesota! Like I said in my previous blog post, it's been quite the adventure to get here, but I eventually settled into this lifestyle. Slower living, to me, means having a “take a deeper breath” approach to life – soaking up the small joys, relishing routines and meaningful tasks, and focusing on relationships. And … [Read more...]
My Journey to Slower Living
Five years ago (almost to the day!), I moved from a busy, suburban town in the Twin Cities area to a sleepy, tiny town in rural Minnesota. My reality changed drastically. It was both difficult and wonderful, and I sure have learned a lot over these past five years! Here's how the journey began: Immediately after graduation, I accepted a teaching position in my then-fiance's hometown school district. (We planned on staying in the area after marrying, since family farmland is hard to pick … [Read more...]
My Peaceful Evening Playlist
Remember when I shared my peaceful midmorning playlist? I've been playing those songs all the time! Even the first 30 seconds of that playlist really gets me into a better mood - I feel more peaceful, more easy-going, more excited about the day. Music has always affected me deeply. Is music a big mood-changer for you, too? Recently, I've been curating a more evening-specific playlist and I am loving it so much! I started with only a handful of songs and I've been steadily adding to it as I … [Read more...]
Confidently Clean with the cariPRO Ultrasonic Toothbrush (+ a $40 off discount!!)
One of my favorite things is when a company that I already like and trust comes out with a new product! Since I already know their mission and approach, it makes me that much more eager to see what their new product is all about! This recently happened regarding the company Smile Brilliant. You may remember, I shared about their teeth whitening system back in May (such a workable system with professional results - and convenient, too!). So, I've been a big fan of Smile Brilliant for a while - … [Read more...]
55 Must-Have Books For Your Child’s Library
Friends, I am so, SO excited about this post! I've been thinking about it for a long time now, but I just had to collect all the information and double-check things first before sharing it all with you! If you don't know already, Bjorn and I are HUGE fans of books and reading. I always thought I loved to read a lot, until I met my husband. Bjorn is probably the most busy person I know, but also the most productive lifelong learner I know. He's always intentional with his time and despite all … [Read more...]
Professional Teeth Whitening At Home (with a giveaway!)
Let's talk smiles! I'm really grateful for the fact that I had braces as a kid. Sure, they're uncomfortable and annoying when you're in middle school, but they are a worthy investment in a future smile and I'm immensely thankful to my parents that we were able to make that happen! While I love having teeth that are functional and straight, I've wished they were whiter for years now. Not in a shallow way - "Barbie" shouldn't be the goal here - but I just always wondered if there was … [Read more...]
Greek Turkey Pitas with Yogurt Sauce: An Easy Supper Recipe
Looking for a new recipe to try? I recently shared this sentiment in my meal planning post, but I really love finding new meal ideas that I can incorporate into our recipe rotation! There's something comforting about already knowing you'll enjoy the meal you're making tonight, you know? (For instance, tonight I'm making Thai Red Curry and I know that it'll be delicious!) Well, I've made the recipe in this blog post for supper a couple times now, and it's an especially flavorful and yummy … [Read more...]
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