I have a birthday tradition. It’s a weird, personal one that I haven’t shared with most people. I’m not sure when it started, but I vividly remember it on my twelfth birthday. My family was taking me out to dinner, Olive Garden that year, and my mom had gotten me this beautiful black and gold […]
Anyone who has ever taken an introductory psychology class has probably studied Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. As a psych student, I studied it many times. The basic principle is certain needs have to be met before other aspects of life can be focused on. Someone who is physically starving will need to focus on finding […]
To learn more about the benefits of using music like a Song of the Week in your home, please see my original post introducing this fun and simple routine. It has lots of great tips for choosing a “song method” and the inspiration behind this program, as well as other song lists. This is my […]
January! Tis the season to be… skinny?? Did you know 42% of us have the New Year’s Resolution to lose weight? Over half of those people will lose their drive and give up by February. Well, not us. Not here at This Blue Dress! One of my goals this year was to go to the […]
How to diet successfully as a Foodie While I have been unable to pinpoint the average weight gain for Americans through the holiday season, I think we can agree that the average American gains at least a little weight between Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and the cold weather conditions winter brings. I’m proud to announce […]
I really don’t like rollercoasters. The amusement park kind or the hypothetical kind. I am so fine, happier even, being the “stuff holder” and waiting for everyone to enjoy their ride. That is my happy place. But you can’t be your own “stuff holder”. When your emotions are going nutso, who holds your stuff while […]
Gratitude Logs. You’ve probably seen the beautiful Thanksgiving prompts floating around Facebook and Pinterest. Are you already participating in one? We’d love to hear about your experiences! I haven’t done one this year, so this challenge was perfect for today! It’s been a busy week, and this is an ideal time to reflect on the many […]
We’re going to focus on the Book Lovers here. If you’re not a book lover, you can do a simple purge of books that you don’t want or read anymore and donate them to your favorite charity. Easy Peasy! This post contains affiliate links so we get small commissions on purchases you make at no […]
In my postpartum survival post, I mentioned that I have a routine for my housework and laundry and such. I thought I would share it with you too. Why not share my wealth of knowledge with the world? HAHAHAHAH just kidding, I have no wealth of knowledge, just a schedule that helps me stay on […]
I love the feeling of a clean car! It makes me feel ready to tackle the errands I have for the day. In contrast to when my van is covered in snack crumbs and random children’s shoes. That’s just not a good feeling. So for today’s task, we’re sharing how to minimize your car stuff, […]
Day 5’s Refresh Your Fall Challenge is to journal for 20 minutes today! We want you to be able to get to the journaling part and enjoying your Sabbath Day, so we’re jumping in with 5 quick tips and our favorite journaling resources. This post contains affiliate links which means we’ll get a small commission […]
Over the years, I have seen the quote “Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels” in many different places. Refrigerator magnets, t-shirts, quote boards: all have held some variation of this quote. The thing is, it’s simply not true, especially for a foodie like me ! I have been skinny with a low body […]
Yesterday we focused on listing a friend’s best qualities–now it’s time to think about YOUR best qualities! Understanding your talents, strengths, and best qualities can give you clarity about the good you can bring to the world! When you really know yourself, it can help guide your career, life’s mission, and day to day to-do’s. […]
We’re tackling a big project today–your closet! But don’t worry, we have some quick tips if you have a packed schedule today to still make an impact on simplifying your life! And if you have more time to work on this challenge, it could completely change your morning routine for the better. This post contains […]
Midterms got you down? Kiddos grinding on your patience? Staying late at the office again? You are probably stressed! Most of us will experience stress on some level every single day of our lives. One of the most common stressors for the average American is–the feeling of not having enough time in a day to […]
