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Finding Splendor in the Ordinary

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Attic Clutter to Useful Spice-Rack

Attic Clutter to Useful Spice-Rack

June 11, 2007

I love my kitchen. It is bright and cheery, pretty roomy too. I do have a gigantic pantry – the saving grace of the kitchen. However, it was not designed for a family that actually cooks! I think perhaps it was designed for the “reheat your leftovers from dinner out because you never eat at home together” family. Counterspace is… Read More

Filed Under: Home, In the Kitchen, Projects

I’ve been thrifting!

I’ve been thrifting!

June 11, 2007

I’ve been meaning to drop by one of my favorite thrift stores for some time now. There always seems to be some really great finds there. I was in search of baskets and trays for my Montessori shelves. I was not dissappointed!! Here’s my collection of treasures – spent $15 total for the baskets, 2 Pfaltgraff platters (these are for… Read More

Filed Under: Montessori, Projects

Montessori Rotation Zone

Montessori Rotation Zone

June 3, 2007

I’m very excited about bringing more Montessori into the home. I already have a fairly good area set up in the learning room for setting out activities as I present them. I am concerned by the potential for overwhelming the kids with all of the new activities. I also know that it takes the Peanut exactly a nanosecond to utterly… Read More

Filed Under: Montessori, Projects

Montessori Homemade! Nuts and Bolts

Montessori Homemade! Nuts and Bolts

May 30, 2007

This past spring and over the summer I’ve been digging in to some Montessori activities. Some things will just be investment pieces, but there are some that lend themselves very easily to being built from home materials. The following activity is one I’ve wanted for Sparkly for some time. I showed Rob some pictures from a few Montessori sites, and… Read More

Filed Under: Montessori, Projects

Preparing Whole Foods for a Whole Month

Preparing Whole Foods for a Whole Month

May 16, 2007

I’m excited about this new book I ordered. The idea is whole food cooking, but on a grand scale – about once a month. The idea is that you plan, shop, cook and end up with a freezer full of meals. The author shares a number of forms to help you plan, shop, and multiply your recipes to be able… Read More

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Projects

Out of the tomb (or out of the garage)

Out of the tomb (or out of the garage)

April 14, 2007

We started refinishing our kitchen table during Holy Week. We’ve had this oak table for 13 years – and it has been loved on to excess. There’s sculpey clay in all the cracks. No need to remove the leaf in the middle- you can’t! – multiple milk spills have dried and formed a sort of organic glue sealing the three… Read More

Filed Under: Projects

A few of my favorite things

A few of my favorite things

March 6, 2007

I’m excited to have found a weblog from a great Catholic family – mom of 9 – describing in exquisite detail a home management book that I’ve been trying to make for some time now. Ever since Mom got me that great Kimberly Hahn CD set from St. Joseph’s I have been trying to piece together in my mind what… Read More

Filed Under: Home, Projects

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Well hello! My name is Jennifer Mackintosh and I’ve been collecting wildflowers & marbles and sharing here about all the ordinary things that make life joyful since 2007. You’ll find a little bit of everything here – planning, organizing and decorating ideas, Charlotte Mason & Classical home education ideas, lots of books, our Catholic faith, and a peek at a few of the corners of our life. I’m so glad you’re here!

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Instagram post 17877946564483095 I’ve been shaking up my planning system a lot lately to fit my needs *right now* - in this season. That’s probably why I’ve been a little quieter in terms of my planning posts! Every now and then I assess - seasons change - and my planner needs do, too. It’s hard shaking up a system that isn’t as efficient as you need it to be. My planning has become super functional - almost minimal. And some of that is just a function of my time.
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There are two types of planner people: 1️⃣those that use multiple planners, and 2️⃣those that are overwhelmed by multiple planners. Both are right answers depending on your needs and temperament‼️ Planners are a tool! They can be functional, and they can be creative outlets! Use the tool(s) that works for you! I use several planners and they each have specific functions. Using multiple planners works well for my brain and helps me pocket tasks in the tool that gives me the most leverage with my day.
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This is my 2020 lineup! 💙
Top to bottom:
💠 @erincondren folio/petite planner system - health/wellness planner with these inserts: habit tracker, medical treatment log, lined notebook, daily planner, on the go folio organizer insert.
💠 @erincondren LifePlanner hourly - family weekly overview...this is the planner for all the events and appointments to intersect on a page. I consider it the master planner.
💠 @levenger softfolio containing my discbound system with @cloth_and_paper inserts - this planner travels with me and has sections for church work, budget and purchase planning, vacation planning, home lists, content planning, and personal planning.
💠 @erincondren Teacher Planner for homeschool planning specifics (currently homeschooling my 1st grader, 6th grader, and 9th grader)
💠 @levenger cover on my discbound home education resource notebook that holds: semester grids, literature notes, schedules, booklists, weekly assessments and class notes.
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📝What does your 2020 planning system look like?
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#erincondren #eclifeplanner #erincondrenlifeplanner #ectp #ecteacherplanner #discbound #levenger #levengercirca #ecpetitefolio #erincondrenonthegofolio #econthego #clothandpapertrail #planningsystem #jensplannersystem
Instagram post 17845770349811997 I’m trying to get my act together 🤪 - it’s back to school today! How’s your Monday going?
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#monday #mondaymorning #backtoschool #wimb #whatsinmybag #whatsinmybagtoday #mybag #draperjames #levengercirca #levenger #clothandpapertrail #erincondren #onthego #onthegoplanner #bagorganization #purseorganization #inmybag #errandday #totebag #totebagcanvas #organized #organizedlife #organizedbag #everydaycarry #edc
Instagram post 17902305361392855 Last week! 🦃 🥮🍷
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#erincondren #eclp #eclifeplanner #eclifeplannerhourly #erincondrenlifeplanner #myweek #jensplannersystem
Instagram post 17856365965628930 When you’re traveling...and you realize that your planner tucks perfectly in the new @erincondren laptop sleeve! 🤩😍 I think I found a new use for my laptop sleeve!!
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#erincondren #ecaccesories #repurposed #wimb #whatsinmybag #inmybag #draperjames #totebag #pouch #planner #plannerpouch
Instagram post 17942022265309170 Classics. ✨ #ironstone #milkglass
Instagram post 17842783588833632 I claimed a corner of the counter to prep all the essentials for our Thanksgiving! It’s starting to come together! Last trip to the market is today and then we start baking and cooking tomorrow! 👩‍🍳 How is your Thanksgiving prep going? Making anything special?
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#inthekitchen #kitchenprep #inmykitchen #kitchenprep #thanksgivingprep #jenmakinghome #thanksgivingdinner #thanksgiving🦃 #thanksgiving2019 #entertainingathome
Instagram post 17857831135624657 I definitely need a little motivation and encouragement this week and this sticker seems to fit! Source: @erincondren sticker subscription set. Anybody else have this on repeat in their brain this week? 🙋🏼‍♀️
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#erincondren #ecstickersubscriptionclub #yougotthis
Instagram post 18115691752060786 It’s a quiet, sunny morning - the perfect time to get my act together for this week!  When I have a lot to do, and start feeling overwhelmed with it all, my process is always the same:
1️⃣Coffee ☕️
2️⃣Quiet spot (even if I have to go hide in the bathroom! 😉)
3️⃣Planners and pen and highlighter out!
4️⃣Make a home list, kids list, cooking list, personal list, work list, mini rewards list! I start with one unfiltered brain dump and spread things out from there.
5️⃣Start laying out tasks in my planners - pegging tasks to days.
6️⃣Check list for straggler-tasks I’m avoiding and spread them out on my planner.
6️⃣Spread out my mini rewards! Everyone needs a little motivation at the end of a hard working day! Plan a movie night, grab a few splurge-y chocolate bars from the store, a special cocktail - just a little something that you can bookend your day with!
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Off to make my lists! Hope y’all have a great Monday! .
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#jensplannersystem #jens2plannersystem #erincondren #levenger #clothandpaper #clothandpapertrail #thanksgivingprep #mondaymorning #monday #morning #morningmotivation #morningcoffee #morning #listersgottalist #makealist #listmaking #tasks #braindump #getitoutofmyhead
would you like to see more? Catch up with Jen on Instagram

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Advent Planner 2019/2020
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Useful and Free Resource: Customize Your Copywork
Erin Condren Life Planner 2019 | Review
The Catholic Daily Planner - A Review
The Call Within the Call - Lessons from Mother Teresa on Homeschooling
Erin Condren 2018-2019 Life Planner - Review of all the Newness
2019 Planner Lineup - Tools That Leverage My Day
TOYS!!! Choosing, Organizing and Managing

Catch up with me on Instagram

Instagram post 17877946564483095 I’ve been shaking up my planning system a lot lately to fit my needs *right now* - in this season. That’s probably why I’ve been a little quieter in terms of my planning posts! Every now and then I assess - seasons change - and my planner needs do, too. It’s hard shaking up a system that isn’t as efficient as you need it to be. My planning has become super functional - almost minimal. And some of that is just a function of my time.
.
There are two types of planner people: 1️⃣those that use multiple planners, and 2️⃣those that are overwhelmed by multiple planners. Both are right answers depending on your needs and temperament‼️ Planners are a tool! They can be functional, and they can be creative outlets! Use the tool(s) that works for you! I use several planners and they each have specific functions. Using multiple planners works well for my brain and helps me pocket tasks in the tool that gives me the most leverage with my day.
.
This is my 2020 lineup! 💙
Top to bottom:
💠 @erincondren folio/petite planner system - health/wellness planner with these inserts: habit tracker, medical treatment log, lined notebook, daily planner, on the go folio organizer insert.
💠 @erincondren LifePlanner hourly - family weekly overview...this is the planner for all the events and appointments to intersect on a page. I consider it the master planner.
💠 @levenger softfolio containing my discbound system with @cloth_and_paper inserts - this planner travels with me and has sections for church work, budget and purchase planning, vacation planning, home lists, content planning, and personal planning.
💠 @erincondren Teacher Planner for homeschool planning specifics (currently homeschooling my 1st grader, 6th grader, and 9th grader)
💠 @levenger cover on my discbound home education resource notebook that holds: semester grids, literature notes, schedules, booklists, weekly assessments and class notes.
.
📝What does your 2020 planning system look like?
.
#erincondren #eclifeplanner #erincondrenlifeplanner #ectp #ecteacherplanner #discbound #levenger #levengercirca #ecpetitefolio #erincondrenonthegofolio #econthego #clothandpapertrail #planningsystem #jensplannersystem
Instagram post 17845770349811997 I’m trying to get my act together 🤪 - it’s back to school today! How’s your Monday going?
.
. .

#monday #mondaymorning #backtoschool #wimb #whatsinmybag #whatsinmybagtoday #mybag #draperjames #levengercirca #levenger #clothandpapertrail #erincondren #onthego #onthegoplanner #bagorganization #purseorganization #inmybag #errandday #totebag #totebagcanvas #organized #organizedlife #organizedbag #everydaycarry #edc
Instagram post 17902305361392855 Last week! 🦃 🥮🍷
.
.
.
.
#erincondren #eclp #eclifeplanner #eclifeplannerhourly #erincondrenlifeplanner #myweek #jensplannersystem
Instagram post 17856365965628930 When you’re traveling...and you realize that your planner tucks perfectly in the new @erincondren laptop sleeve! 🤩😍 I think I found a new use for my laptop sleeve!!
.
#erincondren #ecaccesories #repurposed #wimb #whatsinmybag #inmybag #draperjames #totebag #pouch #planner #plannerpouch
Instagram post 17942022265309170 Classics. ✨ #ironstone #milkglass
Instagram post 17842783588833632 I claimed a corner of the counter to prep all the essentials for our Thanksgiving! It’s starting to come together! Last trip to the market is today and then we start baking and cooking tomorrow! 👩‍🍳 How is your Thanksgiving prep going? Making anything special?
.
.
#inthekitchen #kitchenprep #inmykitchen #kitchenprep #thanksgivingprep #jenmakinghome #thanksgivingdinner #thanksgiving🦃 #thanksgiving2019 #entertainingathome
Instagram post 17857831135624657 I definitely need a little motivation and encouragement this week and this sticker seems to fit! Source: @erincondren sticker subscription set. Anybody else have this on repeat in their brain this week? 🙋🏼‍♀️
.
#erincondren #ecstickersubscriptionclub #yougotthis
Instagram post 18115691752060786 It’s a quiet, sunny morning - the perfect time to get my act together for this week!  When I have a lot to do, and start feeling overwhelmed with it all, my process is always the same:
1️⃣Coffee ☕️
2️⃣Quiet spot (even if I have to go hide in the bathroom! 😉)
3️⃣Planners and pen and highlighter out!
4️⃣Make a home list, kids list, cooking list, personal list, work list, mini rewards list! I start with one unfiltered brain dump and spread things out from there.
5️⃣Start laying out tasks in my planners - pegging tasks to days.
6️⃣Check list for straggler-tasks I’m avoiding and spread them out on my planner.
6️⃣Spread out my mini rewards! Everyone needs a little motivation at the end of a hard working day! Plan a movie night, grab a few splurge-y chocolate bars from the store, a special cocktail - just a little something that you can bookend your day with!
.
Off to make my lists! Hope y’all have a great Monday! .
.
.
#jensplannersystem #jens2plannersystem #erincondren #levenger #clothandpaper #clothandpapertrail #thanksgivingprep #mondaymorning #monday #morning #morningmotivation #morningcoffee #morning #listersgottalist #makealist #listmaking #tasks #braindump #getitoutofmyhead
would you like to see more? Catch up with Jen on Instagram

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