Some movies are cozy; others are not. Nightmare on Elm Street? Not cozy at all. You’ve Got Mail? Pretty darn cozy. I’m always looking for a new cozy movie, but I tend to fall back on my favorites. These are the movies I watch when I’m feeling down, anxious, or just need a relaxing day to myself. I’ve seen each…
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Let’s assume you’re the picture perfect American family. You’re a stay-at-home mom, and your husband earns a median income paid once a month. You have 1.7 kids (not sure how you managed that one) and a dog. For you, budgeting is a breeze: The bills come in, and the money goes out. Easy peasy. But what if you’re not the…
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Whether you’re a morning person or a night owl, everyone needs a morning routine. I’m personally a night owl. In fact, I am writing this post at 1:00 a.m. Sounds crazy, right? But it’s my natural circadian rhythm. In fact, I’ve been this way as long as I can remember, and staying on a “regular” schedule is hard for me…
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If you know me at all, you’re well aware that Gilmore Girls is my favorite TV show. I love the quippy jokes, the true-to-life characters, and the cozy atmosphere of the town of Stars Hollow. Better yet, I really enjoy the lack of drama on a show that is supposedly in the “drama” category. The episodes don’t break on…
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You like my title? I went a little crazy with that alliteration. So, the basic idea behind the Ten Minute Tidy exercise if getting something – ANYTHING – done so you feel calmer, more productive, and in control. Sometimes it’s hard to set aside a whole afternoon to clean out your closet or a day to organize your garage. So…
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