365 Days of Personal Growth
This weekend I came across a show where they do a mini documentary on an innovative thinker. They talk about their lives growing up, all of their accomplishments and how they got to the point they are. It was incredibly interesting and inspiring. It was also the kind of show that makes you feel like you haven’t accomplished much in your own life. Instead of getting down about that, I have decided that I want to change a few things to be more like these people I admire. It is easy to fall into a routine and once you are there you can get stuck. Routine can be great for…
Be Kind… Look Up!
Have you noticed when you go out in public that it’s lonely? Now honestly, I am an introvert so there is a part of me that doesn’t mind everyone staying to themselves. But when it gets to the point of indifference and inconsiderate I think there’s a problem. Here’s what I mean. I took my kids to get ice cream. As we were deciding on what flavors to get, the girl at the window gives an elderly man his rootbeer float along with the extra rootbeer in the can. I watched this man take careful baby steps to his car and thought, “how is he going to open the door…
Easy Money With Swagbucks
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to make a little extra money. This morning I got our hotel for a road trip we are taking for free thanks to Swagbucks! If you aren’t familiar with this site you need to be. Swagbucks is partnered with a ton of major retailers when you activate Swagbucks during your shopping session you receive “Swagbucks”. What are Swagbucks? Swagbucks are like points that can be used to purchase gift cards for popular retailers. I use them to get Amazon gift cards, American Eagle, Old Navy, The Children’s Place, Cabela’s, and so many more places. Use them for movie or restaurant cards and have…
Live Intentionally
I’m sure you have heard a lot of talk about living intentionally but it’s for good reason. It is incredibly easy to fall into the monotonous (yet often chaotic) routine of life. This is when life flies by and you realize you didn’t do all the things you wanted/meant to do. Routine is comfortable and, like a giant, body absorbing couch you sink into when you sit down, it’s hard to get out of (help me up!). I am guilty of this and honestly, it makes me angry. There are things I wanted to do with and for my children. Years have passed and I still haven’t done those things…
Brighten Your Space With Succulents
I don’t know about you but the winter months give me cabin fever. I feel the need to change the scenery around me but hopping on a plane is out of the question and I can’t open the windows to paint. One way to change the scenery around you is by adding a succulent to your space. These adorable plants are small and easy to care for. Place them in a bright planter and wherever you place you succulent immediately feels brighter. For the many different types of succulents visit Succulents and Sunshine. They do an awesome job listing the types with photos AND there is a TON of information Succulent…
Sugar Detox
Now that we are thoroughly sugared up from Valentine’s Day, it is time to come back down. I will admit, I am the worst. I love chocolate more than… well let’s just say, I live on coffee and chocolate and often forget to eat real food. Here is the problem, after a sugar overload we can all feel pretty gross, however, we can’t seem to stop eating the chocolate! Did you know that sugar addiction is a thing?!? The fix? A sugar detox.This is crazy simple but the struggle is real. Here is how you do it. STOP EATING SUGAR. Sound simple right? But I bet you don’t realize everything…
Slowing Down
I started off this year talking about the start of the year being a clean slate. Now the whole goal of Beautifully Quaint is to help you create a good life and to do that I believe it is important to slow down. In general, I find myself stressed out and rushed. I have a long list of my own tasks I want to accomplish (this includes my job), then there’s educating and caring for my children, and on top of that there are all of the household chores, not to mention my kids’ activities and any other extra commitments I have made. Some days, I wake up and just…
Clean Slate
Although it is true you can start over any time you choose, there is something exciting about making changes at the start of a new year. Maybe it makes it a little easier to gauge your progress or the beginning of the year is a way to feel like you are celebrating the start of something, either way I believe everyone should use the new year as a clean slate. Whether you use it to let go of disappointments and hurt from the past year or to start something good for yourself, take advantage of the start of the new year. Start the healthier lifestyle or new career.Make time for…
