Link Roundup: Thankful All Month

November’s a special time in the Grayson household. Chris and I will celebrate our anniversary next week (11 years!), and we try to show gratitude all month long. I just finished decorating this year’s Thank You Jar. Have you started your Thank You Jar? There’s still time! Read this post about my fun tradition of…

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Quiz: Are You a Superhero or a Sidekick?

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No—it’s a quiz to determine once and for all whether you’re a bold and brawny superhero or a witty and wily sidekick. So, pull up your underwear on the outside of your pants, strap on your boots, and tie on your cape. It’s time…

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Link Roundup: Halloween Treats

Hey there, witches and ghouls! This week, I’ve been watching loads of Halloween specials (“I got a rock.”), so here are my favorite Halloween links to share with you. In the comments below, let me know your plans for Halloween! What I’m Reading and Watching The Undead Guide to Killing Your Blog What’s Really in…

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5 Things That Are Better Done Slowly (Video)

I know, I know! You’re a super busy person, and you think you can’t ever slow down your frantic pace. But going through life like a rushed maniac is bound to catch up with you, and you’re setting yourself up for burnout. Instead, I challenge you to choose at least one thing every day to…

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Link Roundup: Closet Cleanup and the Puppy Who Loved Pumpkins

I’ve been in a cleaning mood around here. Not just the usual vacuuming and laundry, but also cleaning out unneeded stuff. I went through all my clothes and sorted them into categories: (1) too big, (2) too small, (3) just right, and (4) donate. Normally, I’d just donate all the too big and too small…

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Link Roundup: Halloween Happenings

Hey there! I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend. I’m enjoying the changing leaves and Halloween decorations. Chris and I just set up our Halloween tree. It’s like a Christmas tree, but it’s black and has Halloween ornaments like It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and The Nightmare Before Christmas characters. Halloween is my second…

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Link Roundup: Fall Resolutions

I may not have stepped foot in a classroom for nearly a decade, but fall always reminds me of a fresh start. It’s my kind of “new year.” Since October starts on Monday (…wow, really?), I’m using this weekend to sort out some of my fall goals. I like having quarterly goals for myself, my…

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