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…
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…
As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us reflect on the year that has passed. It’s a time to pause and consider the blessings we may sometimes take for granted — the people, the experiences, and the little moments that shape our lives. But even amidst the challenges, I hope you have something to be thankful for…
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Simplified fashion, seasonal prep, and a wardrobe that works for your real life. The Beauty of the Seasonal Shift There’s a subtle change that happens between late fall and early winter. The air feels crisper, mornings feel slower, and your wardrobe needs a little more warmth and intention. As the days grow shorter and layering…
Why November Feels Like a Fresh Start There’s a certain calmness that arrives with November. The mornings are crisper, the evenings are softer, and the days are telling us to slow down. After the rush of early fall — back-to-school routines, project deadlines, and the blur of busy weekends — November feels like a collective…