There is something about the first hint of fall that makes me want to start decorating for the season. Maybe it’s the warmer colors, the thought of cooler evenings, or simply being ready for a change after summer. The problem? Fall decorating can get out of control quickly. A few pumpkins become a few more…
I’m excited to share something a little different here on TDLouise—I published a book! My 59th Year is now available on Amazon Kindle and included with Kindle Unlimited. Read My 59th Year on Kindle It’s a fictional novella about Claire, a woman approaching 60 who realizes she doesn’t want to keep waiting for the “right…
How to Reset Your Life Without Overhauling Everything (Amazon Products That Support a Gentle Reset) There are seasons in life when it feels like nothing is working. Your routines stop helping.Your motivation disappears.The things that used to make you feel better suddenly… don’t. And the advice people give you? “Just change things.” That sounds nice,…
You know the vibe you’re going for…Cold drink in hand, music playing, people laughing, food sizzling on the grill. But somehow, when you’re the host, you end up inside refilling bowls, running back and forth, and missing the whole thing. Let’s fix that. If someone else is the griller (bless them), you’re already halfway there….
As the years go by and the Mother’s days stack up one after another, it gets harder and harder to find the perfect gift. If your mom is anything like mine, she loves and keeps every Mother’s Day gift she has ever gotten, so it is a challenge to “outdo” last year’s gift. While this…
Living in Arizona, sunshine is just part of everyday life. You don’t have to try very hard to get a little color when the sun seems to show up nearly every single day. I do spend time outside walking, running errands, and enjoying the warm weather, so I naturally pick up a bit of a…
For years, fitness has been sold to us as all or nothing. You either hit the gym for an hour…or you “fell off.”You either followed the program perfectly…or you “failed.” And for a lot of busy people, that mindset is exactly why fitness feels exhausting before you even start. That’s where microdosing fitness quietly steps…
How to Identify Your Goals—and Actually Make Them Happen As the calendar flips to a new year, there’s always that familiar question floating around: “So… what are your goals for the New Year?” And if you’re anything like meyou might feel a mix of hope, excitement, and a little overwhelm. Because wanting everything and knowing…
Last year I was super excited to create my Vision Board. I had actual goals. I knew what I needed to do to reach those goals. I outlined specific achievements with strict timelines and thought “this will keep me on track”. Wow, was I wrong. What was missing was that there was no room for…
(If you buy something through my links, I may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you) It is almost here, the time of year that you see friends and family and catch up on each other’s lives. It is so good to see everyone and find out how they are and what they…