Thank you! I feel more prepared for my son's interview.

Trifecta! Well done.

It's amazing how many similarities we have to each other. I also use a Multisac crossbody as a planner pouch! Additionally I use a Vera Bradly and Kipling Keefe. All bought second hand of course. 🤓 Yesterday at the Goodwill I found a super cute Chala clutch with the new tags still on it for a fabulous price! I've been hunting for one for awhile. Can't wait to set it up as a planner/ journaling pouch. I love collecting various configurations of small purse bags at the thrift stores. I get such a thrill when I find a perfect gem!

I love all of your videos! When I watch them I feel like there is another version of me out there in the world making videos…we are so alike! lol Thanks for all of your fabulous tips and insight! Appreciate you! 💕

I love this idea!!! I'm shopping my stash right now--I won't even have to leave the house! I already have some crossbody bags I can try this with! Thanks for the tip! 💖

Love it! Thank you!

Great idea -- just brilliant --thanks for sharing -- and really enjoying your channel -- thank you

I have to admit I love paper! lol Thank you for such good ideas. I love the little lamp? over the candle. Looks so vintage. I turned my shoe storage box on it's side for more room. Only two spaces but it works. I never though of the bigger ones. Also the metal things what ever they are called for the paper. Sorry I'm tired and my brains not working very well right now. Thanks a ton.😊

Great idea to help ease up on physical pain and have projects easily accessible. I have so many post-it page flags/tabs and don't ever reach for them- this is a creative idea! Thank you for sharing!

What a brilliant hack! Thanks for sharing. I’ll be implementing it

Toxic positivity is so frustrating and cause such harm. I understand being in the middle of crap and trying to maintain a positive attitude. The constant stress isn't healthy and my body has shown I'm not handling it well. I want to read the book called The Body Keeps Score. I'm glad you found a cart that works for your space. That is such a cool keyboard! What a great idea to use it as an inspirational decorations! 💙

Happy belated birthday! You handled your MIL's with integrity- way to go! I love how y'all have made reading a priority every day! What a fun way to do something together and share highlights with each other! I use the library for books since I usually don't keep them once I'm done. I listen to a lot of audiobooks since I'm constantly on the go. I used to be more of a real book in hand reader, but during the pandemic I leaned in to e-books on ipad. I have been wanting to get back in to reading physical books. Finding the time to read is challenging (for me to sit still)- I can def read for 15 min. I automatically think of artists and crafters when it comes to creativity. You're right creativity can also be problem solving and trouble shooting in our daily lives! I would enjoy your book reviews and recommendations. Do you use any websites/apps to track your reading or have a to be read list? (like Goodreads or the Story Graph)I've used Goodreads for years but wonder if there is a better updated option.

You find the best deals! This caddy fits all your essentials nicely. I can NOT stand smudges on my glasses! What a great idea to keep glass cleaning cloth near! I'm always looking for a good cream- will check out this one from Trader Joe's. I'm a name brand snob on different things (because of quality)- and post-its are one of them! I will ONLY by super sticky too-any other type of "post-its" is trash. The caddy fits perfectly in your rolling cart. I was shocked not to see any 3x5 cards☺

Thrifting is so fun! I love the thrill of the hunt and scoring great deals too. You always do an amazing job thinking outside the box with items you find! Taking a few minutes to fill out surveys is worth the extra coupons. Your new plant is pretty! I just ordered Atomic Habits today. I've read it before but thought i'd try reading it again. I hope you had a fabulous birthday!

That's a smart idea to be able to move goals around as needed- cause life happens and constantly having us pivot! I like how your magnets coordinate with post-its! I'm such a visual this would be so helpful. I have some different size papers that need to be laminated. Do you own a laminator, or do you get that done at an office supply store?

These are great tips! I really like having a space at home that's free from work thoughts. Even though I work from home and work is all around me, creating a space just for me sounds very nice. Thank you for sharing!

For real! Where has this year gone? I love your pace, space, and grace steps to building hope. Fun pics! That's awesome Thanksgiving went well. I've never thought about what a vegetarian thanksgiving meal would look like- sounds interesting! I buckled and had to get bifocals (progressive lens). They did take a few days getting used to, but so helpful. Happy belated birthday! 🎂

Support comment❤

Thanks! I'll try using them as a several year diary. Wish me luck 😁

Do these highlighters smear/smudge on a transparent sticky note?

Great haul! I'm still trying to finish atomic habits LOL It's a great concept but yeah it's repetitive. But I think it's intentional for people that need that to process information.

Awwwww I feel so special!! Great lil haul! I would love to see more of these type of videos. Would also love to see your lil fairy garden jar when you finish it. Sounds so cute and such a neat idea! Oh yeah I hope you didn’t forget your freebie book lol.

Hi Shannon, Thanks so much for all the “Creative Nutrition” you share with us on a weekly basis 😊 Additionally, I would love monthly book recommendation and take-away videos. Both nonfiction and fiction (if your husband is willing to share). Thank you! Kristin

Happy belated Birthday! Hope you get to celebrate - even though it was last week, this is your birth month after all, lol. I'm sure your husband will find new work and until then you will all be fine, as you seem to make good financial choices. Hopefully your mother-in-law was just trying to be helpful, and it seems like you handled the situation well. Y'all are in this season of change for a reason, and you'll come through it. It's nice you and your husband read together. I enjoy reading as well, but it is hard to find time sometimes. I enjoy book reviews and recommendations, so I would watch your book videos.

I think you handled the situation with your MIL perfectly….better than I would have…lol I do believe she’s coming from a genuinely concerned place, but like you said… it’s really not her problem or her business. I am trying to read more too… great book recommendation! I would love Shannon-notes! Thank you! ❤

I would enjoyr video about books.

YES! Initially I was fascinated with the Freewrites, but when I clicked on the price, back when they were first announced, I thought to myself you dont get much more than an Alphasmart for 10+ times the cost!!! Always steer my friends to that option. Have been debating on designing my own word processor that combines the nice to haves premium options feature, while retaining budget minded parts. My idea is to 3d print a shell and use commonly accessible and buildable electronic parts for it. I was even thinking of instead, modding and shelling an alphasmart to have a more modern design and larger screen!!!

What great advice! As a teacher this was really helpful to listen to. Thank you.

Glad your Thanksgiving went so well! Where did you say the mashed potato recipe can be found? I'd love to give them a try 👍🤗 Also love the "Pace, Space and Grace" concept. Another great "visit" 💕 Enjoy your favourite season to the fullest!!

Love the pace, space, and grace!!! ❤

This video has great potential! A few SEO tweaks in the title and tags could really boost visibility. Feel free to reach out if you want some tips!

Sometimes we have to step back and reevaluate how to meet them where they are. Keeping up the boundaries and expectations that help them make the right choices. Sorry you are struggling with this right now.

Thank you!

What a fun video! I love candles, but am nervous to keep them on. A candle warmer with a timer is a great idea. I love U Brand products! Their marker boards are great. I can find this brand at Target and Walmart. I really like the timer your found. A lamp on timer would be nice- especially during winter months. 🧡Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for sharing!

Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🦃🧡

Way to go for making your binder work for you! I haven't tried the exceed binders before- good to know they are nice. That is awesome you have a home directory binder and a great idea for creating one for each of your sons. I've been gathering info to create a home directory too.

What a score at the thrift store! You find the best items thrifting! Creating and setting up a new planner that works for you is so fun! I'm watching all the planning videos before I set up my 2025 planner. I recently learned about creating a perpetual yearly calendar page- which will be so helpful. Have you set your planners/agendas up already? Thank you for sharing!

You are shining! I love your thought process for pivoting to focus on stress mitigation! For sure we have to celebrate all the small wins! Sometimes, they can seem so insignificant or can be overlooked, but they really matter and great practice to see positives in struggles. The way you share your thoughts and your encouragement radiate your heart and desire to help others! What are some hobbies you are enjoying or discovering to help with stress (you tube channels you like, books you read or listen to, podcasts, etc). Sometimes hobbies can last a long time and others are short term- I'm struggling to discover or think through what I would enjoy (that won't ADD more stress).

Hi Shannon, thank you for sharing your system. I want to try the index system, I bought the different sizes and color cards and had no idea how to use and store them. Have a beautiful day.

Excellent take! IMHO, the Alphasmart Neo is THE BEST tool for writers since the fountain pen. Nothing else compares. Hopefully, one day a wise and enterprising mind with the necessary skills will remake and re-manufacture this incredible device for other writers.

After seeing your previous video on these, I could only find the thin highlighters. They were the same as yours. I was able to find the tank style ones- I really like the colors!

As an highly sensitive person, setting my emotions aside for decisions/tasks is a struggle. I can relate to being all out of nice! I used to tell our daughter I needed a time out when I was feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. My heart goes out to you. Yes!! Grieving what we wish we had is vital. I am learning this through therapy. Great tag- practical positivity! What wisdom you shared, "crafting a durable hope. It's about letting hope be agile..." will be writing this down cause I will need this reminder. (yes! great book idea!) Hang in there friend- you're doing amazing! Wishing y'all a blessed thanksgiving! thank you for sharing💙

I firmly believe that we have the ability to cry because we need it to process and let go of sad feelings. We just have a society that tries to suppress it for some silly reason. I also believe you deserve to grieve the loss of hopes you had. I'm 100% with you on Practical (reality-based) Positivity. Thanks for honestly sharing your feelings and thoughts about the latest. Is there any kind of peer support group for parents in a situation similar to yours? Even if it has to be virtual rather than in-person for geographical reasons, those kinds of things can be very helpful. I wish you support and success in building your durable hope. Keep on taking good care of you!

ah, your boys notes made me tear up. i'm about a month out of delivering #2, myself and my toddler doesn't write yet.

You're so creative and come up with the best solutions! I love your faux window! What a difference lighting can make! Your writing lighting is super cozy and calming. Thank you for sharing!

We share the same aesthetic… shocker! lol I get the plastic pastel dividers and will punch them for discs. I’ll use 3 hole binders or discbound journals. Love your set up! 💕

Great tips! I'm addicted to stationary and all things planner related.

Whoa! What a stressful week you had. I'm sorry about kidney stones and needing to pause iced tea and spinach. Your cup is nice- what a great thrift find! I struggle with the term "self-care" not sure why and guilt around taking time for myself. You nailed it- needing self-preservation! Catching ourselves before we are fully tapped out is such a struggle, isn't it? I believe more so for caregivers. I hope you were able to add things in your calendar that helped focus on you! Thank you for sharing.