Creating a Cozy Life

On a mission to create a cozy life I love for myself and my family. Sharing tips, resources, and community with you as I go!

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The BEST Outdoor Toys for Kids for Summer Fun!
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The BEST Outdoor Toys for Kids for Summer Fun!

Are you looking for the best outdoor toys for kids? It can be hard to find the best outdoor toys for preschoolers when there are so many options. Fun outdoor toys are often hidden under things that break or are only played with for a few minutes. I’ve spent months searching for the best summer toys for kids! These outdoor toy gifts are sure to keep your kids and their friends busy this summer!

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How to Make a To-Do List on Notion
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How to Make a To-Do List on Notion

New to Notion and wondering how to make a to-do list on Notion? A Notion to-do list is a great way to stay organized! But there are so many Notion to-do list ideas out there, where do you start? Whether you create an entire Notion to-do page or just reuse a Notion to-do list template each time, here are some options to keep you motivated and productive!

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How to Make a Morning Basket for Preschool Homeschool Mornings
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How to Make a Morning Basket for Preschool Homeschool Mornings

Do you want to start a morning basket for your preschool homeschool but aren’t quite sure where to find the best morning basket ideas? Morning basket ideas for preschool can get repetitive! These morning basket ideas for toddlers that are engaging and educational. Starting a morning basket for homeschool can be the best decision you make for this school year!

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Creating a Notion Family Planner
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Creating a Notion Family Planner

New to Notion and wondering how to use Notion for parents? If you’re hoping to create a Notion family planner, you’re in the right place! A Notion family dashboard or Notion family calendar can be a game changer for your household! Family management Notion style is easy to use, modify, and customize to your individual family!

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The BEST Junk Free, Candy Free Preschool Easter Basket Ideas
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The BEST Junk Free, Candy Free Preschool Easter Basket Ideas

Have fun creating your preschool Easter basket! These preschool Easter basket ideas are great alternatives to boring chocolate and junk toys! If you’re looking for affordable preschool Easter basket stuffers your preschooler or toddler will love, check out these ideas! Making an Easter basket for preschool age kids can be so fun and creative! Use this guide to create the perfect candy free Easter basket for your kids!

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How to Plan Your Life with Notion
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How to Plan Your Life with Notion

I’m sure by now you’ve heard the buzz about using Notion for productivity! But are you wondering just how to plan your life with Notion? What is Notion, anyway? You’re in the right place if you want to learn how to plan your week with Notion and some Notion monthly planning tips! Let’s get started!

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Must-Have Kitchen Items for a Homemade Pantry Restock!
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Must-Have Kitchen Items for a Homemade Pantry Restock!

Do you want to start a homemade kitchen restock routine but aren’t sure what must have kitchen items you need to get started? A kitchen restock, also known as a homemade pantry restock, can be a game changer for your budget and your pantry! This list of kitchen supplies makes it easy to create homemade pantry staples without stress!

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How to Use Notion Templates for Beginners
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How to Use Notion Templates for Beginners

New to the Notion world and wondering how to use Notion templates? Knowing how to use templates on Notion correctly and in a way that maximizes your efficiency is trickier than many people think! Let me teach you how to customize Notion templates and make them a perfect fit for your Notion Dashboard! This Notion Beginners Guide to Templates is everything you need to get started! Once you know how to customize your Notion templates, you’ll be able to create workflows, Dashboards, and more completely tailored to you!

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Creating a Kids Art Table for Toddlers and Preschoolers
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Creating a Kids Art Table for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Are you looking for the best art supplies for kids as you set up your kids art studio?! After much trial and error, I finally cracked the code to creating a kids art table that works great for both a toddler art station or preschool art center! Get your set up today so your kids can start creating!

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How to Organize Your Life with Notion: Creating an All In One Notion Planner
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How to Organize Your Life with Notion: Creating an All In One Notion Planner

Are you new to Notion and wondering exactly how to organize your life with Notion? Creating an all in one Notion planner doesn’t have to be difficult! If you aren’t interested in purchasing a Notion Ultimate Life Planner, let me show you how to create the customizable Notion life planner you want! Out of all the Notion template ideas I create, an all in one life planner for Notion is by far my favorite! Happy planning!

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Notion New Years Resolutions: How to Create a Notion Goal Planner
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Notion New Years Resolutions: How to Create a Notion Goal Planner

Using Notion to set goals is easier than you think! Creating a Notion New Years Resolution planner or page can be life-changing! Whether you buy a Notion goal-setting template or create a Notion goals template on your own, using Notion to set and achieve your goals is powerful. And it only takes a few minutes to set up a Notion goal planner or Notion goals page if you follow a few simple steps!

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Notion Database 101: How to Use a Notion Database
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Notion Database 101: How to Use a Notion Database

If you’re new to Notion, the idea of using a Notion database can be so overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you find Notion database ideas that truly work for you and your work style? Not every Notion template or Notion dashboard will work for you but check out these tips and add them to the Notion template ideas you already have!

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My 5 Favorite Fall Movies List
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My 5 Favorite Fall Movies List

I have been working on my Fall movies list for years! There are so many amazing fall movie to watch, I’m sharing my favorite Fall movies to watch list with you so you don’t miss any of them this fall! Add these movies to your Fall movie bucket list or to your lineup for your next Fall movie night!

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Notion 101: How to Make a Notion Dashboard
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Notion 101: How to Make a Notion Dashboard

Not sure how to organize all of your Notion dashboard ideas to create a simple Notion dashboard that works for you? No problem! If you need a Notion dashboard how to, let me teach you how to make a Notion dashboard! You’ll be well underway in making the aesthetic Notion dashboard of your dreams in no time!

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Fall Favorites: What’s On My Fall Bucket List
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Fall Favorites: What’s On My Fall Bucket List

Are you looking for ideas for your fall bucket list? Check out my favorite fall movies list and fall books to read! This list includes all of my favorites, including fall tv shows, fall food ideas, and fall drinks! If you're creating your autumn bucket list, check out my Fall Notion aesthetic fall bucket list for Notion!

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How to Use Notion for Beginners: The Amazing Beginner’s Guide to Notion
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How to Use Notion for Beginners: The Amazing Beginner’s Guide to Notion

Notion is an amazing productivity tool, planner, digital library, and more but it can be overwhelming to get started! I wish I had a beginners guide to Notion when I first started! Today, let’s talk about how to use notion for beginners! I’m going to share my favorite Notion tips for beginners, as well as some Notion template ideas for beginners. I hope this is everything you’re looking for in a Notion beginners guide!

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Embrace the Summer Fun: Engaging Crafts, Books, and Activities for Young Children
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Embrace the Summer Fun: Engaging Crafts, Books, and Activities for Young Children

It’s summer and that means finding summer activities for kids! If you are looking for summer activities for preschoolers or summer activities for toddlers that are easy to get started with and set up, this is the post for you! Keep reading for more summer activities for kids at home, whether your kids are in preschool or you need summer activities for school age kids!

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Want to Learn How to Make Money from Home? (Revealing My Best Kept Secret!)
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Want to Learn How to Make Money from Home? (Revealing My Best Kept Secret!)

Are you interested in making money from home but aren’t sure where to start? Who isn’t?! But honestly, there’s a lot of crap out there when it comes to starting an online business. Whether you’re looking for resources on affiliate marketing for beginners or want to create digital products to sell, my business mentor Leonie Dawson has the best stuff if you’re looking to cut through the noise and become an online entrepreneur! Plus, she can teach you how to get it all done in a 10 hour work week. I know it sounds like way too good to be true but it’s not. Curious? Keep reading to learn more!

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Effortless Pantry Planning with Notion: Streamline Your Kitchen with These Top Tips and Tools
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Effortless Pantry Planning with Notion: Streamline Your Kitchen with These Top Tips and Tools

Looking for a way to organize your pantry and streamline your meal planning process? Check out this comprehensive guide that covers everything from pantry organization tips and how to inventory your pantry, to a helpful pantry staples checklist and pantry meal planning ideas. Plus, discover how to use the popular Notion Pantry Template to create a well-organized and efficient pantry. Get started today!

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Halloween Planning Binder

What if you could sit down for one hour tonight and have your entire October planned and ready to go?

Having a guilt free, magical memory filled Halloween is TOTALLY POSSIBLE!