Jacquie Ellis

“We’ve always done it that way.” This is the single worst sentence anyone in business can say. However, routines are more than just “doing what you’ve always done”. Why is it that some think routines are horrible, while others swear they are the best? I believe there is a secret to successful work routines and when you add this secret ingredient to your day, you can achieve success. Some people feel stagnated by routines and look at routines as stifling, boring, and non-creative. Many feel that if they plan their day ahead of time they are less creative. Then there are others that feel lost without some structure, or without…

Are you ready for the teen years? The hormone changes, the peer pressure, the confusing environment constantly bombarding your teen? Learning how to connect with your teen creates a solid foundation to help them thrive through their teens and maintain their sanity. My husband and I are parents of three. Two of our children are now adults, living on their own and starting their own life. Our third is just entering her teen years. We are survivors of our teen years. We made it out of two seasons already and are entering our third. I used to think we got lucky with our kids. Then I read Tough Guys and…

To the mom that works long hours outside the home or running your own business in the home, all while juggling mom-life and a marriage. It’s hard, I know. The guilt of not being able to do it all and be everywhere is the worst. Maybe there’s a way for surviving working moms guilt? Can we redefine supermom? I’ve worked outside the home my entire career, and even now as I build my business I am working full-time outside the home. Life is pretty chaotic for us and the working mom guilt isn’t anything new for me. I’m pretty seasoned (with the grey hairs to match) when it comes to feeling overwhelmed with…

As a mom and productivity expert, I was honored to complete a Big Life Journal review for their Teen Edition. I had discovered this journal through social media and was intrigued enough to reach out to the company. As a productivity expert, I often talk about setting life goals for adults and provide some parenting advice on my website. I’m also a mom that coaches her own kids in goal setting and growth mindset. When I received my copy of Big Life Journal – Teen Edition I was pleasantly surprised with the life skills this journal teaches teens. This post may include affiliate links. I only recommend products that I love.…

As a busy working mom, time is precious but so are Christmas traditions. That is why we shortened the list to simplify Christmas baking this year. The budget for Christmas is tight this year and my health journey doesn’t need a freezer full of temptations either. So we sat down as a family and we made a must-have list. Thankfully the list was relatively short and we were able to stay within budget.   Our Christmas Baking List The family requested our traditional nuts and bolts. This isn’t your normal Christmas baking but we only make them during the holidays so they have become a savory treat for our family.…

It’s a busy time of year with Christmas preparation in full swing. All of the hustle and bustle of the season makes for a very tired mom. When trying to find ways to simplify Christmas so I could enjoy this time of year with my family, I had to make time for some self-care. There are a few favorite items that are essential for my self-care but how does one relax enough to enjoy self-care when “all the things” keep floating around in that busy mom brain? This post may include affiliate links. I only recommend products that I love. All opinions are genuine. Any purchases made don’t cost you any…