Today's post is a special treat, written by my dear friend Jordan! If you've been around the blog for a while, then you've seen other posts she has shared here at Just Bee. Jordan has also written about creating a baby registry, hope for midnight mamas, and fighting anxiety with God's truth. Today she’s sharing about meal planning! If I had to list my least-favorite household duties, meal planning would probably make it very near the top. So, it should come as no surprise that I’ve tried a … [Read more...]
Guest Room Wifi Password Card (a free printable!)
Setting up our guest bedroom here in our rental home has been one of my favorite projects yet! We really enjoy hosting friends and relatives overnight - not only is the conversation and company fun for Bjorn and me, but we also like knowing that people have a peaceful, inviting place to sleep when they're in town! RELATED READING: 5 Tips For Hosting Overnight Guests (+ a printable guest room checklist!) Since we're currently renting, I didn't paint the room or do anything major to … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Spring Clean Your Computer
Spring cleaning is such a welcome concept once March has ended. After all, we've gotten through another winter and it's time to celebrate! ...by erasing any evidence of the mess or stress that winter has wrought on us. :) The weather has changed for the better, finally. Besides cleaning our homes inside and out, there are some other spring cleaning tasks we can also accomplish in the digital realm! I'll be the first to admit my computer and my digital devices are not the most neat, clean, … [Read more...]
Homemaking Checklists Roundup (+ a Giveaway!)
Over the past few years, I've really been able to hone in on certain, more specific topics for Just Bee. One of my favorite topics to write about lately is the home: creating a cozy home, organizing it, cleaning it, and filling it with love. :) I'd asked my readers a while ago what topics you'd enjoy reading more about and the majority of you said you'd be happy to see more homemaking posts! It was really exciting to see more interest in terms of posts on this topic, since it is something … [Read more...]
Kitchen Tidying Checklist (Free Printable!)
Which housekeeping tasks fill you with a sense of satisfaction? I feel the most settled on evenings when I leave a clean, tidy kitchen downstairs. I just love glancing back at the freshly wiped countertops, the dish-less white farmhouse sink, and flipping the little yellowy sink light off before heading upstairs for the night, knowing all is well and all is set for the next day. But – I don’t want to spend all evening after work standing in the kitchen! So it's important to … [Read more...]
4 Reasons to Savor Solitude
It's official - I'm an introvert! As a teacher, though, I have a highly social job. I'm constantly chatting with other teachers and paras as well as a ton of second graders each day! But I sure do recharge by spending some quality time with myself - or sometimes with just one other person. I love "introverting" together with a friend at a coffee shop or working on a low-key project together with Bjorn. I've found over the years, though, that I crave alone time after (or between) … [Read more...]
Printable New Years Goal Sheet (+ a Version For Bloggers!)
It's that time of year, friends! Posts recapping 2016 are popping up absolutely everywhere! Something I've noticed this year much more than last year is the fact that people really seem to be done with 2016. And I'm done with 2016. Really done. Haha. It's been quite the year, and this past fall has thrown some curveballs I never would have anticipated or wanted, which unfortunately can make me feel like all of 2016 wasn't great. But that's not the whole story. I don't want to … [Read more...]
How to Clean Your Bathroom in Just 10 Minutes (+ a Printable Checklist!)
I know today's post topic isn't altogether glamorous...but hey! This is real life and it sure is important! ;) Let's Talk Bathroom Cleaning! Thank you to those of you who weighed in on Just Bee's topics in my most recent reader survey. I took each and every one of your comments and insights to heart, and I'm pleased to say that an overwhelming majority of you voted "yes" on continued and increased homemaking posts! Personally, I'm thrilled because keeping a home (and … [Read more...]
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