I know, I know - to some people, this may not sound like the most exciting post! ;) But if you ARE anything like me, keep reading, friend, because you probably love hearing about others' home routines, too. Shall I start with a disclaimer? (I feel like moms shouldn't need one, since life with littles can have its share of curveballs, haha...but here goes.) This routine I'm sharing today is an ideal, quiet, predictable nightly routine. Some nights do not look like this. Some nights differ only … [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...]
The Fight To Get Better Sleep At Night (6 Things That Are Helping Me!)
Sleep is super important to me. For real! I'm convinced that although there are recommendations out there for the number of hours you should get (ahem - 8? 7? 6?), some people just naturally need more or less than others. :) Unfortunately - or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, I'm one of those people who just plain needs those 8 to 8-and-a-half hours of sleep a night. My Sleep Story This natural need of mine (to not stay up too late, to sleep well, and to sleep long … [Read more...]
Moving the Chickens (An Evening at the Farm)
If you weren't aware, Bjorn and I have had baby chickens living in our living room for the past few weeks! By the end of last week, it was time for them to move out. :) They've gotten old enough that they aren't as fragile, and they surely need more space now! This whole journey has been so much fun. Our baby chicks arrived in a box at the post office back in February. We brought them home, put them in their new box with a heating lamp, and taught them how to drink water. They grew … [Read more...]