What I’m Doing “to Tackle Stress” Wednesday

Good morning and Happy Wednesday! Today’s post is part of my “What/how I’m _____ …Wednesday” series. Today also happens to be National Stress Awareness Day. When I was mapping out the month I noticed this fell on today’s date, so I figured, why not open up and share how I have been trying to manage stress and anxiety in my life.

I didn’t think I was a super stressful/anxious person, but add family, constant chatter and serving as the referee to your kiddos day in and day out, it can wear on you! I’ve spent a lot of time thinking how I’ve become so tightly wound and found it actually is literally just that. Along with those things there are also physical and hormonal issues that contribute to this.

I’m sharing these issues in detail below because so many of us are dealing with the same things. We all have different factors causing stress and anxieties in our lives, some way more serious than others, but I’ve been determined to self sort it out as I never thought I could be affected by it so much. I have found different ways that help me tackle and handle stress. I have also discovered when I’m feeling triggered and how to avoid it. And obviously, I am working on improving areas of my life where stress can be easily eliminated.

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Tip Jar: Lists and Reminders

Good morning and happy Tuesday! I’m posting this Tip Jar Tuesday a bit late, but oh well! The kiddos had a great Halloween, the weather was beautiful, but there are still some lingering sickies in the house so we have been laying low (including myself!). Andrew and I head about of town later this week for a wedding, so I’m trying to get things in order around here before we leave!

Speaking of getting things in order, I wanted to share something that has been extremely helpful for me!

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Day in the Life – October ’22

Happy, happy Thursday! Sharing a day in the life of us from LAAASSST Thursday! I always laugh, I normally have these posts planned in advance and when I woke up reminded to take pictures I thought – yikes, this is going to be a doozy of a day! But, that’s life I guess so I’m sharing it!

As I always mention, these are my absolute favorite posts! I love looking back on these to see how things have changed/stayed the same/what was happening and I really love reading other bloggers DIL posts too (I’m nosy like that!).

Okay, let’s jump into this crazy weird Thursday!

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All Things Halloween

Happy Tuesday! Today, I thought it would be fun to share all things HALLOWEEN around our house! From costumes, to traditions, to all things leading up to the day here’s a look at how we do Halloween!

Time is flying and I also feel the pressure of soaking in these sweet moments where the kiddos want to dress up, particularly in the costumes I pick! I can still get away with it with Tommy, but Audrey and JP have been very vocal this past year on what they want to be! I used to be so thrifty and find costumes at garage sales or purchase them on clearance at the end of the prior Halloween season.

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Friday Favorites – 10.21.22

Hey, hey, hey and happy Friday! After a nasty weather week – we are looking forward to some beautiful weather all weekend long! We are celebrating JP’s birthday with family this weekend, we have the Halloween carnival up at school and we’re headed to a football game tonight – so I’m excited to have the favorable weather report! Let’s jump into our Friday favs!

Of course, I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers to share some Friday Favorites with you all!

Link up with Andrea and Erika
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Amazon Prime Time – Some Recent Purchases and my Tried & True Favs

Good morning and happy Wednesday! It has been BUSY around here, my goodness! This time of the year, I start the process of winterizing all the things! I try to button up as many outside items I can while the weather is still a little nice! I was planning on sharing some of my recent Amazon purchases and now that it’s Early Prime Deal Access for Prime holders. I thought I would share some of my tried & true favs around here.

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Cheers to 8 Years!

Happy Anniversary to my guy. To my husband, best friend and the most incredible father – we are blessed to have you in our lives. You are loving, caring, patient, faithful, trustworthy, funny, smart, successful, talented, levelheaded, athletic and the rock our family needs. Happy Anniversary, Andrew! Cheers to God’s blessings today and always! I love spending this life with you.

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Just a few of my favorite FALL things!

Happy Fall all! Honestly, it is such a bittersweet time of the year for me. I truly love our summers here in Northeast Ohio – I love the weather, the long days, gardening, being outside – all of it! Fall is an absolutely beautiful time here too, but I start to think about winter. Doing my best to embrace all that fall has to offer and forget about hibernation season.

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September 2022 Garden Tour

Good morning! Today, I’m sharing a tour of my garden for September. As I sit and write this – I’m starting to get bummed the flower season is dwindling. I can’t get out and cut super early in the mornings anymore (because it’s dark) and growth/ production slows a bit when the temps start dropping. I do keep reminding myself – there is still a solid month of flowers left, but wow what a fun growing season it was!

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Holiday Weekend Rewind – 09.06.22

Hi friends! After a CARAZY end of August —and I mean absolutely CRAZY – I was so thankful to actually get back on track in the life dept. and enjoy the long weekend. Audrey had off of school Friday due to the 200th county fair! They get an extra long weekend every year and it honestly is the best!

Andrew took a half day so it was off to the fair we went!

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What’s Up Wednesday [08.31.22]

It’s the last Wednesday of the month, and that means I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers Mix & Match Mama and Sheaffer Told Me To to share what has been happening around here! These are my favorite posts – I LOVE seeing what others have going on and love that I can look back at these someday!

Oh my gosh you guys – what a perfect post to return to after not blogging for nearly a month! I feel like I am finally coming up for air after a crazy busy three weeks! Sharing a little of what’s happening!

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Friday Favorites – 08.12.22

Whoaa hooo for Friday! Extra hooray for a Friday before vacation! We head out tomorrow morning for our annual Michigan vacation! Honestly, it hit me, how are we going on this trip already? I feel like it wasn’t long ago that we were there! This summer has cruised on by and it does make me a little sad.

Of course, I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers to share some Friday Favorites with you all!

Link up with Andrea and Erika
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