Your To-Do List is Not Set in Stone
A few weeks ago, I realized my to-do list was not working the way it should. Or more realistically the way I wanted it to work. So, I decided to sit down and really look at my daily and weekly tasks. Planning For The Weekend Now my weekly chore chart works great up...How to Get Out of a Rut When You Don’t Know You Are in One
Have you noticed that some things are harder to find lately? I know we are in the middle of pandemic. But really, how much cross stitch floss or scrapbook paper are people using? As much trouble as I am having finding craft supplies, you would think there are mass...You Mean You Don’t Have Cleaning Spider Webs on Your To-Do List?
Today, I thought I would give you a little glimpse into my weekly routine. I will be the first to admit it is not always pretty. And there are definitely days when not everything gets done. But I have found that doing a little each day and knowing what to do each...Why Do You Want to Waste Your Time?
I cannot tell you have many times people ask me that. “Why do you want to waste time making cards?” “You do know people don’t send cards, anymore right?” “It is much easier to grab a card while you are buying groceries.” I bet if you are a crafter, you have heard...Three Ways to Keep Your Full Time Job from Choking Out Your Hobby
“So, what do you do?” It’s a question people ask all the time. And if you are like me, your first impulse is to say what you do for a living. In my case, I used to tell people I am an architectural historian. And, while that is true, I realized...Shop In Your Home
So 2021 is underway, and January is already gone. Has your New Year’s resolution followed? If one of your resolutions was to get organized, I can tell you there is still hope. And bonus, you may not even have to buy anything new or even leave your house. ...Holiday Planning 101
For any of you that have read my blog, you might have picked up on something. I love to plan! I especially love a plan with lists, lots of lists. And with the holidays coming up, I thought now would be a good time to share my holiday plan with you. You can begin...Change Your Perspective – Halloween Style
So, Halloween is almost here, and I have to say I really enjoy Halloween. I love decorating, picking just the right costume, trick or treating, and now handing out candy. I even went trick or treating in grad school (and let me just say the “treats” you...Don’t Let the “Ings” Dictate You
Have you noticed how many “ings” are clamoring for your attention? The ring of your cell phone. The ping of new email. The bing of a new social media post and the ding of a new text message. All of those “ings” have been drowning me...Welcome
My name is Dawn and I am The Working Crafter. I hope that what you find here will help you blend your home life, work life, and hobbies for a happier you.
I have come to see that there are lot of people out there struggling just like me, trying to fit it all in and feeling overwhelmed. And so here we are…and there you are looking for ways to navigate this thing called life. It is my goal that this blog will give you some tips and tricks that will help you find a healthier, happier you.
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