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“MOOOOOMMMMMMMMM! I BORED” Please don’t tell me I was the only one who said this as a kid. I got bored…. a lot. But you know what my mom and dad did- or more what they didn’t do? Fix my boredom. They would suggest ideas, but they wouldn’t go out of their way to fill…
Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, any occasion you can think of- I long for my home to be bustling with as many people as I can fit inside- and outside if the weather is nice. There is so much joy, so much chaos, so much stress, and I love every moment of it. If I could, I…
Do you have any paper goods saved? Those special handwritten letters, little notes, or postcards with encouragement and loved ones’ words? There is a lost art of letter writing. Thinking back to my grandparents’ generation, letters were a way of life. My grandparents went as far as writing physical books for their grandchildren! One last…
When did life get so busy? Seriously. I don’t remember being busy every single weekend when I was younger. It feels like life is passing me by on a speeding train. I blink and the train is through to the next station. I won’t lie, I was born in ’91- the same year AOL launched.…
How is it already 2026? Wasn’t 1999 only 10 years ago?! The beginning of a new year gives us an easy opportunity to measure goals, progress, or just an easy starting point for a change. After a season of events, projects, and wonderful food, it is time for a simple reset and slow beginnings. Starting…
Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, any occasion you can think of- I long for my home to be bustling with as many people as I can fit…
Do you have any paper goods saved? Those special handwritten letters, little notes, or postcards with encouragement and loved ones’ words? There is a lost…
How is it already 2026? Wasn’t 1999 only 10 years ago?! The beginning of a new year gives us an easy opportunity to measure goals,…
Hey there! I’m Ellie, the creator and author behind The Calming Shift. I’m a mom, wife, and simple living enthusiast who is commiting to intentional cozy, dedicated to living in the moment and finding joy in the simple things.
