Last week was our first week of school and we were all wiped out by the weekend. Don't you think the school year should always start midweek? It was a lot to jump straight into a full five days of school! One thing I've learned is to not make any plans the first weekend after school starts, and I'm so glad I protected that time because we all needed a couple of quiet days at home. Are your kids back in school yet? -Emily What I'm organizing Well, when it came time to renovate our basement we...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
There are so many things that seem to come along with “back to school” these days. New wardrobes. New backpacks. Elaborate first-day photos. Meal prep. Lunch packing. Special breakfasts. A perfectly organized homework station. A whole new morning routine. And if those things make your life easier or you truly enjoy doing them, go for it! But I also think sometimes we need a reminder that just because something is popular on the internet doesn't mean it's something we actually need to do....
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
It's completely wild to me that we're in August already, but here we are! Welcome back to The Good Stuff, a monthly roundup of the things we loved most this month. After a very busy July, I am looking forward to having a little more time this month to make a dent in the massive amount of stuff we have piled in our garage. When construction was starting on our basement renovation, we hauled everything up the stairs and out to the garage to deal with later. Well, "later" is here and it's time...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Happy Friday! I'm a big podcast listener, and one of my favorites is The Lazy Genius. She recently shared a list of what's working and not working for her family this season, and it inspired me to do the same. It's such a simple way to check in on your routines and notice what's making life easier, annnnd what's not. I'd love to hear something from your own list, too! What's working for us this summer Meal planning based on our energy.We don't plan ambitious meals on our busiest days. If we...
2 months ago • 5 min read
Hi friend! Welcome to The Good Stuff, a monthly roundup of the things that made life a little better - what I'm organizing and what I'm reading, what's making my life more awesome lately, and the things you and I loved most this month. The name is inspired by my website name: Small Stuff Counts. Think of this as our monthly catch-up over coffee.☕ Isn't it wild we're already done with a whole month of summer?! The big highlight in our house was finishing our basement - we hired everything out...
3 months ago • 3 min read
I've often found that the tiny little purchases can make the biggest difference. If you're like me and love practical solutions and tiny upgrades that make your daily life a little better, I have just the list for you today. This list is filled with little Amazon finds that solved small annoyances around my house, and made me wonder: "Why didn't I buy this sooner?" or "How did I not know this was a thing?!" Wreath hanger being annoying? Try this suction cup one Do you need a spatula or spoon?...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Between getting my kids ready for daycare and school and myself ready for the office, my weekday mornings move fast! While going about my morning routine the other day, I made a list of all the little things that help my mornings run smoother as a corporate mom. And here's a bonus: every single thing on this list is on sale for Amazon Prime Day right now!! 🙌🏼 Skylight Calendar - Everyone knows what’s on the calendar and what’s for dinner Echo Dot - Reminds me of extra things to pack for...
3 months ago • 3 min read
It’s always wild how fast the end of the school year goes, isn’t it? No matter what our work and childcare situations look like this season, the start of summer brings change, and that transition can be stressful for a lot of our families. I have a freebie for you today to support you in this busy season and help you start summer on the right foot. The Simplified Summer Prep guide is broken down into quick, doable tasks to help you tackle everything from snack stations and summer schedules to...
4 months ago • 3 min read
I don’t know about you, but I had a hard time focusing this week. It feels impossible to fully show up for work, my family, and daily life while also processing the heaviness of the world and trying to figure out how to respond and offer support when life keeps going. When I feel stressed or anxious like this, I lean harder into hobbies that pull me off my phone and back into the present moment. Over the years, I’ve found that these little, analog moments are incredibly grounding, especially...
8 months ago • 3 min read