Posts by Sage
10-Minute Nightly Cleanup
There’s nothing more depressing than waking up, stumbling into the kitchen, and seeing a mountain of dirty dishes from last night’s dinner. OK, maybe waking up next to some stranger is more depressing, but a messy house is right up there. When you get up in the morning, you should be greeted by a pleasant…
Read MoreThe 10-10-10 Rule
Today I’m linking up with my friend Andrea at DreAm heART sMart ArT for her blog challenge. The prompt is “focus.” We all have things we want to achieve in our lives, but we’re often not focusing on the actions that get us there. But the 10-10-10 rule can change that! Here’s a short video…
Read MoreLink Roundup: February 2, 2013
Happy Groundhog Day! We’re halfway through winter, and spring is just on the horizon. I’ve always loved Groundhog Day because it’s such a lighthearted, silly holiday. Skyla likes small rodents too, but for entirely different reasons. Today I’ll be watching the classic Bill Murray comedy Groundhog Day and being eternally grateful that there is only…
Read MoreStart Your Day Off Right With This Morning Playlist
Music has the ability to change our moods in an instant. A peppy song from our college days can make us remember happy times, and a song an ex-boyfriend loved can put us in a bad mood just as fast. When I get up on the wrong side of the bed, I know listening to…
Read MoreWhat Dumbo Taught Me About Love-Hate Relationships
The other day, I was watching the classic Disney animated film, Dumbo. If you’re not familiar with the movie, it follows the story of a baby elephant with enormous ears. Amazingly, he’s able to fly with the help of a magic feather…but is it real or some kind of trick? I’m a huge Disney fan,…
Read MoreDo Over: How to Restart Your Day
It was one of those days. I had been struggling with a tech issue all morning…and I was getting nowhere fast. I like to think that I know my way around a computer, but sometimes I’m reminded of how little I really know. And the worst part is that I’m sure some 16-year-old nerd could…
Read MoreLet the Sunlight In
At the risk of offending dermatologists everywhere, I’m here to encourage you to go outside and soak up the sun. No, I’m not advocating burning yourself to a crisp like those folks on Jersey Shore! But we shouldn’t be deathly afraid of being in the sun either. Personally, I make it a habit to go…
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