by Debra Smouse | Apr 13, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
These days the word burnout shows up everywhere. It comes up in conversations about work, relationships, parenting, and even in spaces that were supposed to make life healthier and calmer. The way we usually talk about burnout, though, makes it sound like a mindset...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 11, 2026 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Welcome to Your Seasonal Motivation Series Motivation isn’t one-size-fits-all—and it certainly doesn’t stay the same all year. Each season brings its own energy, challenges, and opportunities. That’s why I created this Seasonal Motivation Series: a cozy, real-talk...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 10, 2026 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Most of us feel busy almost all the time. There is always someone who needs something, another errand to run, another task waiting patiently on a list somewhere. Before we even realize what has happened, our days become packed with obligations and responsibilities...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 8, 2026 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
Most of us spend a surprising amount of time arguing with our own minds. The voice in our head questions our decisions, replays awkward conversations, compares our lives to someone else’s, and occasionally jumps straight to worst-case scenarios. These negative thought...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 8, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
Changing careers is a major decision that often comes with uncertainty, but also the potential for significant personal and financial reward. One increasingly popular route for professionals looking to step away from traditional employment is franchising. Buying a...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 8, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
Renovating your home is one of the most meaningful investments you can make — not just in property value, but in how you feel about the space you come home to every day. Whether you’re opening up a kitchen, adding a bathroom, or finally finishing that basement,...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 7, 2026 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Most women are very good at giving. Not in the inspirational poster sense people like to talk about generosity, but in the everyday practical way that keeps life functioning. We notice the missing details, we remember the things others forget, and we step in to make...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 7, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
A courthouse wedding is a simple civil marriage ceremony that takes place at a courthouse or city hall, where couples legally register their marriage without a traditional large-scale wedding celebration. In recent years, courthouse weddings have become increasingly...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 7, 2026 | Tricky Situations
You plug your laptop into the kitchen outlet, the microwave finishes reheating dinner, and somewhere in the house a breaker trips. You reset it, make a mental note, and move on. It happens again two weeks later. Then again. Your house is trying to tell you something....
by Debra Smouse | Apr 7, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
You know that feeling when you walk into a space and instantly feel lighter? Shoulders drop. Breath slows down. You’re not thinking about what needs to be cleaned, fixed, or organized—you just are. That doesn’t happen by accident. Your home shapes your mood in ways...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 6, 2026 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
We have a ritual on workdays. JB comes home from work, we open a bottle of wine, and we sit out on the deck and talk about our respective days. This is harder on him than I; he is an introvert around people all day and I am the extrovert who works alone at home. Of...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 6, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Professional plumbing maintenance may not be at the top of your list, but its impact on home efficiency and cost savings is undeniable. For example, households can save up to 20% on their water bills with optimized plumbing. This article delves into how scheduled...