Cleaning up while the kids are awake used to sound impossible to me. Until Sophie was a year old, I’d get caught up in the chaos of eating lunch, food prep, or bedtime routines and I wouldn’t take charge of getting daily messes cleaned up...until Sophie was asleep. Naptime automatically became a ‘watch the clock’ situation of running around tidying and doing dishes with one eye on the clock, all the while wishing I was doing something else before she woke up again. It was a perspective … [Read more...]
Introducing: Happy Hygge Home!
Introducing… my brand-new workbook + guide: Happy Hygge Home! I’m so, so excited to finally share this with you! Keep reading to learn more, AND to snag the coupon code! If you’ve followed along with me for a while (whether on the blog, on Instagram, or over on YouTube more recently), you know I’m always looking for ways to create a cozy, wholesome life. I’ve come to love the Scandinavian term “hygge,” which can encompass so much but to me, means “a cozy sense of wellbeing.” … [Read more...]
Putting the House to Bed: My Evening Routine
Sign up for my email list to join other women who are after a life of intention & joy! We just went through an awesome series of in-depth motherhood tips! * indicates required First Name Email Address * Hey friend! Are you hoping to create a household full of peaceful productivity? Then make sure you get on the waitlist for upcoming exclusive motherhood content! We just went through an in-depth series full of motherhood tips & tricks, and … [Read more...]
Matching Socks: A True Love Story
Marriage is a funny, eye-opening thing. Bjorn and I have been married for over 4 years, and by now, there's no doubt that we know each other's nuances! While we were best friends and well-acquainted even before we began dating, I'm convinced that after the wedding is when you really get to know even more little things that make the other person tick! Have you found that, too, whether with college roommates or a spouse? :) Sometimes it takes living with someone to truly realize all the things … [Read more...]
From the List to the Table: My Meal Planning Process
One of my favorite parts of the week is grocery shopping! Do you like shopping for meals, too? It's such a good feeling to have a well-stocked refrigerator ready to go for the week, isn't it? :) But having a full fridge and meals for the week doesn't start and end there with a big grocery trip. A good amount of planning and thought goes into the process, to make sure we're doing it wisely! I was determined to get into meal planning at the start of this year. Although I've definitely mapped … [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...]
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...]