Home on Hazel Ridge

A couple of weeks ago, Jeff and I took our annual fall day date trip. We always look forward to these!

Here's a list of 13 unique and budget-friendly fall day date ideas from Omaha to Kansas City that I think you'll love. It's linked here on the blog. 🍂➡️ https://www.homeonhazelridge.com/fall-day-date-ideas/

PS - Don't want to take your spouse? Take your group of girlfriends instead! Tag one below and share what number you want to visit. 😉

Today is World Mental Health Day. I wanted to share this post with you that I wrote a few months ago. So many of these things are tied directly to mental health. Do you resonate with any of them? Let me know which numbers.

Your mental health matters every day, not just today. I encourage you to help break the stigma and don’t be ashamed to talk about it. 💕

30 Lifechanging Things I've Learned In 30 Years Turning thirty can be scary. But it can also be enlightening. Read more about 30 life-changing things I learned in 30 years in this post.

Hi, everyone! 👋🏼

I haven't officially introduced myself on this page, but I wanted to share a bit about why I started my blog, Home on Hazel Ridge. Thank you for being here. ❤️

I'm Ciara. A mother, wife, and digital creator. I've had an educational online business for eight years, and writing and creating have always been huge parts of that.

After taking a break from teaching in May of 2022, I felt the need to connect with others, and I found that online was the easiest way for me to do that while working from home with my daughter, Aubrie.

I have always loved writing, sharing ideas, and finding ways to be creative. It's an outlet for me, and it brings me joy to help others and connect with people in a meaningful way. I plan on sharing so much here, but my mission is to help others see that we have the ability to create magic in the everyday mundane.

Life isn't always rainbows and butterflies, and I haven't always had the ability to see through the darkness. I want to share how I've overcome some of those tough battles as well as how you can incorporate sparks of magic into your everyday life...even on those rough days.

I'd love for you to join me by following this page. Heart this post if you've made it this far. I appreciate you! 🥰

Ciara

We’ve been busy reading Halloween books in this house…here’s a list of some of our favorites. 🧡https://www.homeonhazelridge.com/16-halloween-books-your-young-child-will-love/

Sometimes our body needs a break. If you can, take some time and focus on yourself until you feel like yourself again.

Like this post if you agree. 🖤

Life can get so overwhelming. This is your reminder to take a breath and remind yourself that you are doing just fine. 🖤

It's okay to say no. Overcoming people-pleasing can be hard. In fact, I wrote a whole blog post about it.

You can read it here https://www.homeonhazelridge.com/how-to-stop-people-pleasing-4-things-i-did/

If you are anything like me, you have a thousand ideas in your head but you sometimes struggle to bring them to life. Sound familiar? That's why I created these fun monthly Bingo sheets for my family.📅

I knew I wanted to do fun activities throughout the month, but I didn't want the pressure of scheduling them on certain days or even having to do it all, so I made a BINGO sheet for each month. It has 25 ideas you can do with your family! The fridge is a perfect spot for one of these.👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

If you'd like your own copy to print, drop your email below and I'll send you one, or send me a PM. I'll also add you to my list if you'd like and you can get 25 different ideas each month that are tailored to that month! 💜

I used to always wait until I "felt" like doing something. The truth is, that feeling rarely comes. You have to act on it before you feel like acting on it. Like if you agree.🖤

Grammy is teaching us all about the garden life. 👩🏼‍🌾 Tonight we planted some pumpkins which I’ve really been looking forward to. 🎃Thank you, Grammy .hunter for teaching us your ways. ❤️

I believe that there is a path out there for everyone to achieve their ultimate dreams. The first step is believing it's possible. 🖤

Perfectly and unapologetically authentic! That's true beauty. 🖤

Being yourself, fully, unapologetically, and authentically is one of the most beautiful things there is. There is so much freedom when you start living for yourself. 🖤

It's never too late to make new decisions for yourself. We are meant to grow into better versions of ourselves. 🖤

How is your spring going so far?

New Season, New You: 5 Ways to Clear Your Mind and Space for Spring In this blog post, I will discuss five simple ways you can clear your mind and space for spring that might not be that obvious. Let's say goodbye to the gray, wintery, drab, and welcome the fresh, bright, fab.

People in your life shouldn't make you feel like you have to hold yourself back from being you. Pay close attention to those that make you feel as special as you are. Those are your people. 🖤

So much freedom comes when you learn that you don't have to explain yourself. If you are doing good for yourself and others, that's all that matters. 🖤

🖤 Striving to make others happy can sometimes result in neglecting your own wants and needs. A must-read if you struggle with saying no or have a fear of voicing your own opinions and ideas in fear of rejection.

How To Stop People Pleasing - 4 Things I Did Breaking free from people pleasing isn't easy, and it's a journey that will look different for everyone. But learning how to stop being a people pleaser is worth it for your self-confidence. %

Easter is almost here! Check out my list of Easter favorites for toddlers in this post.

15 Fun Easter Gift Ideas for Toddlers Easter gift ideas for toddlers can be tricky, but they can also be so fun! Here are some of the best Amazon toddler finds to fill Easter baskets or to give from the bunny himself. Your toddler is sure to have an eggcellent Easter with any of these gifts.

Sharing my heart with this one. A must-read for teachers or stay-at-home mothers. ❤️️

Surprising Confessions Of A Teacher-Turned Stay-At-Home Mom Surprising Confessions Of A Teacher-Turned Stay-At-Home Mom Teaching

If you are anything like me, as soon as March starts coming to an end, it’s like a big sigh of relief and a warm welcome for spring!

Summer is getting closer, and it’s the perfect time to start getting your environment ready for fresh changes!

Check out my latest blog post on 5 Ways You Can Refesh Your Mind and Space for Spring that includes some not-so-obvious ideas. I included a brief checklist and one of my favorite Spotify playlists for this time of year. 🖤🎶

What’s one of your favorite things about the spring season?