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HME x JSM: Greater than the sum of the parts

|Lacey Tomlinson
I've always loved the expression "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts". It feels like magic that one thing can be more than the elements that were...

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Embracing Easy: Learning to make life easy
|Lacey
I've had a complicated relationship with the word "lazy" my whole life. It became a word I used to beat myself up with. I often equated lazy with easy.   This has led to a complex relationship with productivity, input, output, appearances, and life's "shoulds." It might not paint me in the best light, so...prepare to like me a little less.   Lazy and Easy   Here's an honest confession—many things in life have come easily to me. School was easy. I was fortunate enough not to need much studying... Read more...
Zero to Hero, with A Little Motivation
|Sara
Life can be hard enough just trying to get through the day: traffic, news, bills, and all the daily challenges. Then you layer in all the other responsibilities: work, home, family, and countless other commitments. Finding the right motivation to tackle all these tasks can be crucial. Sometimes this all feels like an insurmountable pile of overwhelm we can never conquer. The result? Feeling like we're never doing enough, never getting it right. Trust me, we've all been there. Making a Change But hold onto your hats and get ready... Read more...
Guest Prepping Your Home (with as Little Stress as Possible)
|Sara
I often hear people say, "I want to have people over more often, but my home isn't up to hosting." Two truths here: We are social animals who enjoy spending time with others. We are almost never satisfied with how our homes look. If you're desiring to have your home ready for a get-together, here are some small, actionable steps to serve as a roadmap to get you there. 1. Define Which Areas Will Be Open to Guests It's okay to set boundaries in your home. "Yes, we will hang... Read more...
Is Self-Care Important?
|Lacey
Spoiler Alert: Yes, Self-Care is Important.   I almost hate talking and writing about Self-Care because of how it has been turned into a gimmick. It has become a quick note of something that you should do to survive a difficult phase, or something an employer tells its employees to do without giving them the actual tools/ability to do it.   There is also a chance someone is trying to sell you something. Which, totally guilty of here, but I’m not trying to sell you a bath bomb, so feels... Read more...