Half of what I bought today at Staples for $.75

Gotta love Back to School Shopping

Office Signature Pieces

Office Bliss...

I am always on the hunt for things that will make my office feel more peaceful and serene, or as my dh would say things to spend money on, lol.

 

I came across this site, yesterday and I loved some of their office items, and one thing lead to antoher and I was doing a full on search for things that would set my office apart from everyone elses.

 

Some time this week, I am going to take some pics of some signature pieces I have in my office, and post them, just for fun!!

 

Here are some pics from Poppin, as well as some I just found scattered across the web!!

 

Happy Thursday.. the weekend if almost here.

Finding my Silver Lining..

Well, I find myself wondering frequently when I will stop adding new blogs to my GReader.  And, I probably never will, there are just always new and interesting things to learn and read about.  Occasionally, I will go through and remove the blogs that just don't bring a smile to my face, are much too serious, and or much too complicated.

I read all kinds of blogs, party blogs, parenting blogs, do it yourself blogs, family blogs, life style blogs, blogs about money, having it, saving it, and even not having it and trying to get it.  Couponing, discounts, thrifting you name it.

Almost always in the course of reading these blogs, I feel like I get to delve into the life of someone else, to see things through their eyes, to laugh with them, cry with them, and get another perspective.

This morning, I pulled up A CUP OF JO and Joanna has a Guest Blogger Jen of The Little Green Notebook, and after just blogging about balance, I found her take on the situation refreshing.

She writes:

"Now that I feel like I have more balance in my life, I'm learning how to be more present. I am one of those people that is always looking forward to the next step, always saying "Won't life be great when..." That is so damaging! My dad once told me that the secret to happiness in life is to be conscious of what is uniquely great about your current situation and put your focus there.  So right now, I am choosing to not focus on how little sleep I get, or how hard Evie's stranger danger/needy phase can be, or how much great TV I'm missing out on! The flip side is I have three fulfilling jobs that keep me happily busy and we're making it work for us."

I loved what she wrote, and I think I am going to try to look for the joy in my life as well, won't you join me...

A Talk with a Friend

The other day I had a talk with a friend, or maybe it was more of a vent session.  I was telling her about all the things I had to do, and the time frame within which I had to do it.  And, that I was feeling a little burnt out and feeling like things were suffering, this blog being one of them.  My love for writing and reading is one of my greatest joys, but sometimes it becomes hard to find time for the things you love.  Especially when most of your time is spent on the people you love.

That being said.  She told that maybe I had to acknowledge the fact that I just couldn't handle all of the balls I had in the air at once.  Being a self proclaimed Super Woman, that was a little hard for me to hear, but she was right.

So I have been making an effort to prioritize and even knock some things completely off my list.  Lyfe (this blog)  made the cut, so look for me to be sharing more and more in the near future.

For now, I am off to check the sales papers so that I can get my list together to complete back to school shopping.  Proof and edit my 15 Year Old Son's Summer Reports, and .... the list goes on...

Bathroom Details - from the Pleated Poppy

Check out this post found at The Pleated Poppy - House Tour Guest Bath

I frequent the Pleated Poppy website a lot, I love the way that she combines Simplicity and Classic for the decor of her home.   Great Way to start the day!!

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