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Here are some tips for you throughout your week…

Giving Week… How can I give?

This week on the blog, we’re stepping into the true spirit of Giving Week.
I’m sharing simple, meaningful ways you can serve right where you are—no big budget, no huge time commitment, just heart. From small acts of kindness to community-wide impact, this post will show how giving doesn’t have to be complicated to matter.

Stay tuned as we explore practical ideas, family-friendly service projects, and how giving back can create connection, purpose, and joy in your everyday life. Until then here are some ways you can give this week. Simple act of kindness goes a long way.

Places Locally You Can Volunteer or Give To This Week…

• Material Support Items donated like~ diapers, wipes, blankets, baby/kid clothing, pacifiers (new), baby lotion, baby body wash, baby shampoo, washcloths, baby towels, infant/child Tylenol, sippy cups (new), bottles (new), baby bedding, gently used toys
• Boys & Girls Club~ snacks, drinks, games for the kids, your time, craft supplies, books
• Daycares~ gifts for the workers, snacks, diapers, pull-ups, wipes, books for kids/story time
• Shelters~ clothing, hand/feet warmers, homeless care bags, toothpaste/toothbrush, body wash, shampoo/dry shampoo, socks, hats, gloves, deodorant, feminine products, journals, tissues, hair ties, snacks (easy to travel with & good protein), facial wipes, cough drops, sanitizer sprays, chap-stick, books for kids & adults
• Humane Society/Animal Shelter~ blankets, food, toys, shampoo
• Schools~ back up clothing for kids, teacher/staff appreciation gifts, feminine products/kits, your time, books for library

Turn your To-Do list into Ta-Da List…

✨ Tip Tuesday: Tackling the To-Do List (Holiday Edition… and After!) ✨
The holiday season has a way of stretching our schedules and our energy, but one of the best things you can do is break your list into small, doable steps. Instead of looking at everything you need to get done, focus on one simple task at a time—wrap three gifts, prep one area, respond to one message, clean for five minutes. Small wins create big momentum, and they’re often the secret to feeling calmer and more in control.

And here’s the best part: this strategy doesn’t end when the decorations come down. Carry it into the new year with you. Celebrate the tiny victories, track what you have done, and let each small step build confidence and clarity. Whether it’s December chaos or everyday routines, you’re stronger, more capable, and more organized than you think—one Ta-Da at a time. 🎄✨

Queen, Mom, Wife: Be You!

Wearing all the crowns can feel overwhelming, but it is possible to lead your home, love your family, and still take care of you. 💛 Here are a few simple reminders that help me stay grounded:

🕒 Time management: Use your calendar like a tool, not a taskmaster. Time block what matters most first—faith, family, and rest—then build the rest around it.

📋 Prioritizing: Everything feels urgent, but not everything is important. Give yourself permission to focus on what truly needs you today and let the rest wait.

🗂️ Organizing & schedules: A plan brings peace. Weekly schedules, reminders, and routines help reduce mental clutter and free up more quality time.

🚧 Personal boundaries: Protect your time and energy. Saying “no” doesn’t make you selfish—it makes you sustainable.

Remember, queens don’t do it all alone, and they don’t do it all perfectly. Grace, intention, and balance go a long way. 💕

What Does It Mean to Be Captivating?

To be captivating isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room or having it all together. It’s about being real, present, and fully yourself. A captivating woman draws others in through authenticity, kindness, and purpose. She doesn’t try to fit a mold—she lives with intention, confidence, and heart. Captivating starts on the inside and naturally flows outward in how we love, serve, and show up each day.

So how do we apply that to our lives today? It begins with embracing who God created you to be and using your gifts right where you are. When you lead with grace, speak life, and walk in faith—even on hard days—you become captivating without even trying. Your story, your strength, and even your struggles can inspire others. This week, choose to live boldly, love deeply, and be present in the moments that matter most. Stay tuned for our full blog later this week as we dive deeper into what it truly means to Be Captivating. 💛