Friday Favorites + Blog Announcement

Hi loves! Happy Friday! So I'm coming at ya with a late post, I know but I wanted to get this up so I can stay on track with my posting. I really only have two favs for this week so I'm just going to hop right into them because I'm craving me some coffee [shocker, right?]

First fav is the beautiful Mindy Kaling + I'm pretty much obsessed with her + The Mindy Project. I've been searching for a good show to watch because I am SO picky about TV series. After the first episode I was hooked! She is seriously my spirit animal + the fact that she is HILARIOUS puts the cherry right on top of the cake! DO you guys watch The Mindy Project?!

My second fav for this Friday makes me SOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited because Jasmine over at Classy, Sassy & A Bit Smartassy + I are teaming up + hosting a weekly link up every Monday. We want to to help everyone start their weeks off with the right intentions so we want to hear THREE goals you have for the week + what steps you're going to take to accomplish those goals! It will be so much fun + I hope you all come join us! The link up buttons are on our sidebars! ;)

Well, that's it for today sweet souls. I hope you all enjoy the rest of your Friday + have an amazing weekend! XOXO

Light, love + all the kindness in the universe,

- C

Summer Vibes + Thankful Thursday

Not that I am not grateful every single day but I thought I would share some things that I am feeling extra, super grateful for this morning and why I am grateful for them...

I am thankful for: the rain... because for me it can mean washing away the negative and unnecessary baggage that no longer serves a purpose in my life and inviting in new intentions and more positive energy.

I am thankful for: my blog and the amazing blogging community... because; like I have mentioned before, I have spent majority of my life trying to find myself and my purpose and with this blog and wonderful blogging souls I have already connected with, I am learning to take it one day at a time and just feel it in my being. This feels like home.

I am thankful for: early mornings + coffee alone... because, I am a true introvert and being able to start my mornings + my thoughts off on the right track, keeps my frequency high + vibrant and allows me to have the mind set + motivation I need to enjoy my days.

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Comment below with 3 things that you are grateful for today.

I would love to hear your thoughts!

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SUMMER VIBES

So, for a little fun I thought I would share a little OOTD of my first official dress I have worn in over a year. Want to know a little secret about me? I've always felt uncomfortable in shorts, tanks, dresses, you name it because I was extremely self conscious about my body weight after having two kids so, for me this dress is a huge step and I have to admit, I don't hate it. Now, I am in no means a model and I felt completely awkward the whole time but stepping outside of comfort zones are fun and I kind of felt like a rebel.

The dress I have on was actually purchased through a lovely soul on Instagram and sadly I cannot remember the name of the account or I would post her link but who else is dying over floral this season!?

I could probably live in summer dresses and half top knots for the rest of my life now.

[Boots are from F21.]

Anddd the boots. My ultimate favs! I don't care how hot it gets, some girls have their uggs + I've got these beauties. Although, I get crazy looks and people always questioning why I'm wearing boots in 80 degree weather + my answer is simply YOLO. Love it? Then wear it and rock the eff out of it because who cares?

Well, I'm off to enjoy my second cup of coffee + get my wild cubs ready for the day.

P.S. Try something outside of your comfort zone today, k?

We have to embrace life every second.

Light, love and all the kindness in the universe,

Courtney

5 Crucial Tips To Staying Organized

Hi there beautiful beings. Today I really wanted to touch down on a subject that I am vital about, and that is staying organized. As a WAHM [work at home mama] I have gone through so many different systems to try and get a routine working for my crazy household and it wasn't until I realized that I needed to come up with my own system that worked for not only myself and what I need done but for the cubs and the co-alpha as well. After many trials and errors I have finally found a schedule and routine that helps keep me organized and balanced without the extra stress.

I want to share this tips with all of you in hopes that maybe it can help you if you arent already doing one of these. Enjoy and please comment below one of your organizing tips. I would love to hear!

My Five Tips TO Staying Organized

1. Time Management: Listen. In order to become and stay organized the first step for me was learning how to manage my time in a day. I would find myself running ragged like a mad woman trying to accomplish a weeks worth of work in 24 hours. Listen to me when I say JUST DON'T DO IT. It adds more stress and at the day leaves you feeling guilty and unaccomplished. Which leads me into tip number dos.

2. Purchase yourself a notebook or planner: I know, it's a new day in age and everything is digital now but I will admit that I am so old school. Don't get me wrong, I'm absolutely obsessed with my iPhone but there is something reassuring about seeing my plans written down on paper. Make sure that the notebook/planner you purchase makes you want to plan. I'm a sucker for super cute things so you want to buy something you will want to use everyday.

3. Do one task at a time: The last thing you want is piles on piles of chores and lists of things you know you need to get done. What I like to do is separate my tasks by priority with the biggest priority at the top. Depending on what my day looks like I will schedule in the top 3 most important and make sure that those are spread out in my day and then those tasks with the lowest priority I make sure to schedule in for the next day. SO MUCH EASIER.

4. Learning to say NO: This is still something I, myself have to work on because I am such a people pleaser and all I want is for others to be happy so I catch myself saying yes to more things than I probably should and definitely puts more stress on me and less time to do everything else I should be doing. Sometimes it's okay to tell the in-laws that you can't make it to dinner on Saturday because, well hell, you just don't feel like going. It's perfectly OK.

5. SIMPLIFY. This is my FAVORITE tip only because I can personally tell you what a huge and positive difference this makes with everything. I'm guilty of that junk drawer in the kitchen... hell, I'm guilty of TWO gigantic junk drawers in my kitchen. Don't judge. It happens. I have cleaning out my junk drawers as my TOP priority for Saturday mornings! It is nearly impossible for me to concentrate and stay focused when I know my energy and house are cluttered. Get rid of what you don't use and what you know you don't need. It's all about throwing out what no longer serves you in order to make room for a.] clean energy flow b.] clutter free life.

So, there you have it. 5 easy steps to a more organized space and self. I can tell you that I have been applying these 5 tips to my family's lifestyle for exactly 27 days and my goal was 30 days to see how everything worked for us and I am pleased to share that applying these tips have made my days flow so much smoother. I definitely plan to keep going and change or add a few things if need be.

Until next time..

Light, love and all the kindness in the universe,

Courtney.