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Mix & Match 4 Bullet Journaling Styles to Fit Your Life

By Jody Halsted August 29, 2016

Recommended Bullet Journal Supplies

This is article #8 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles:One–Two –Three – Four – Five – Six – Seven There are lots of different styles of bullet journaling. In fact, it’s a very personal and personalizable way to journal, plan, and keep track of your busy life. Use these styles as a starting point then mix & match to […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Blogging & Social Media, House & Home ·

Creating a Scrapbook in Your Bullet Journal

By Jody Halsted August 22, 2016

Scrapbook in your Bullet Journal

This is article #7 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles: One–Two –Three – Four – Five – Six Time flies when you’re having fun (or are just plain busy). Sometimes it seems like life is passing us by and it’s hard to look back and remember all the amazing little things that have happened to us even just […]

3 Comments · Filed Under: Blogging & Social Media, House & Home ·

Make Your Bullet Journal as Unique as You Are

By Jody Halsted August 15, 2016

Monthly Spread from my second month of Bullet Journaling.

This is article #6 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles: One –Two –Three – Four – Five The original Bullet Journal is a super simplistic analog system for keeping track of tasks, appointments, and random thoughts. It is an organizational tool and for most of us it is still just that. But because the basic idea is […]

Leave a Comment · Filed Under: Blogging & Social Media, House & Home · Tagged With: bullet journal, organization, planner

How to Get Great Vacation Photos of the Entire Family

By Jody Halsted August 10, 2016

Family Vacation Portraits with Flytographer

Are great family vacation photos- of the entire family together– one of your goals? Maybe a shot good enough to put on that Christmas card you never send out- because you just don’t have any good family photos? I don’t know about you, but I’m often behind the camera catching all the vacation fun. And though […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Recommended Travel Products, Travel · Tagged With: travel tips, vacation memories, vacation photos

4 Bullet Journaling Benefits That Will Save You Time and Money

By Jody Halsted August 8, 2016

Bullet Journal monthly schedule and habit tracker

This is article #5 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles: One – Two –Three – Four Welcome to the half-way mark of the Bullet Journal series! So far I’ve gone through the basics: what a Bullet Journal is, how you can benefit from Bullet Journaling, easy ways to begin, and how to find your groove. […]

3 Comments · Filed Under: Blogging & Social Media, House & Home · Tagged With: bullet journal, planner, planner tips

5 Ways to Have Fun in Fort Wayne, Indiana

By Jody Halsted August 3, 2016

Lunch at Fort Wayne's Famous Coney Island

Thanks to Visit Fort Wayne for planning our itinerary and hosting our visit to this great Midwestern city! Located on the eastern edge of Indiana, Fort Wayne is ideal for a long weekend road trip from most of the Midwest as well as a handful of Eastern US states. A mid-sized city surrounded by farm […]

Leave a Comment · Filed Under: Family Travel, Midwest, Travel · Tagged With: Indiana

Find Your Bullet Journal Groove

By Jody Halsted August 1, 2016

Bullet Journaling for vacation memories!

This is article #4 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles: One – Two – Three OK, who has seen (and remembers) The Emperor’s New Groove? That’s how I often felt after using a new planner for a couple months. At first I loved it. But then… it threw off my groove. I was so […]

7 Comments · Filed Under: Blogging & Social Media, House & Home · Tagged With: bullet journal, planner tips

So Much Family Fun in Grapevine, Texas!

By Jody Halsted July 27, 2016

Pioneer Jail on Historic Main Street in Grapevine, Texas.

When visiting north Texas it’s tempting to head directly for the large cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. And while we have much love for the ‘everything’s bigger in Texas’ mentality we always navigate – whether in our car or RV- to the historic town of Grapevine. In this article for Kids are a Trip I […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Clips, Family Travel, Texas ·

3 Ways to Begin Your Bullet Journal

By Jody Halsted July 25, 2016

Leuchtturm 1917 for Bullet Journaling

This is article #3 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles: One – Two You’re ready to give bullet journaling a try. Before you begin your bullet journal, you need to decide on the type of journal you want to use. In this post, I’ll give you a quick overview over the three main styles […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Blogging & Social Media, Household · Tagged With: bullet journal, planner, schedule

Choosing Luggage for Family Travel

By Jody Halsted July 20, 2016

Trunki Boost a Pak

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you have probably realized that I believe the key to successful trips is proper preparation and organization, with a dash of resourcefulness – and the choosing the right luggage for family travel can make or break a trip if plans go awry.  From overbooked flights to lost reservations to […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Packing Tips, Recommended Travel Products, Travel Resources · Tagged With: handy tips, Packing, products, Travel Resources

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