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How to Start a Successful Blog

How to Start a Successful Blog

by Laura | Blogging, Intentional Living, Miscellaneous, Online Business | 0 comments

Many have asked me about blogging and how to start their own successful blog.. So I thought I’d compile all of my best instructions and advice into one post. I started blogging in 2012 and haven’t stopped since. 🙂 It’s something I truly love to do – sharing my...
6 Ways to Save Loads of Money on Entertainment

6 Ways to Save Loads of Money on Entertainment

by Laura | Intentional Finance | 16 comments

Have you seen the price of going to a movie these days? Thankfully, there are other ways to have fun and still stay on budget. I’ve compiled several ideas for staying entertained on the cheap. Save Money on Books Use The Library! The books are FREE – as long as...
Free Printable Bible Verse Cards on Gratitude

Free Printable Bible Verse Cards on Gratitude

by Laura | Faith, Free Printables | 3 comments

Recently I posted on 12 Bible Verses on Gratitude. Now I’ve made them all into a pretty free printable for you! You can use these cards to help memorize verses or to put around the house as little reminders. You can of course print these however you like, but...
12 Bible Verses for Choosing Gratitude

12 Bible Verses for Choosing Gratitude

by Laura | Faith, Intentional Living | 4 comments

The act of practicing gratitude daily has changed my life in a big way. It began when I started keeping a Blessings Journal during what turned out to be one of the most difficult years of our lives. You can read my whole story on choosing gratitude here. When I...
Encouragement You Need to Slow Down and Enjoy Life

Encouragement You Need to Slow Down and Enjoy Life

by Laura | Faith, Intentional Living | 0 comments

 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” (Ecclesiates 3:1) Confession: I tend to be a fast-paced, impatient person. But lately I’ve been trying to slow down a little bit and change my pace to focus on what really matters. I...
How to Create a Successful Daily Plan

How to Create a Successful Daily Plan

by Laura | Effective Planning, Free Printables | 3 comments

Whether you put it together the night before or first thing in the morning, a daily plan is a must-have in my book. It hardly ever goes exactly as planned, and that’s ok. But having the plan together in the first place gives direction for my day and keeps me better...
3 Reasons a Creative Hobby will Improve Your Life

3 Reasons a Creative Hobby will Improve Your Life

by Laura | Intentional Living | 0 comments

Do you reap the benefits of having a creative hobby? You don’t have to be particularly creative or “good” at it – as long as you enjoy what you’re doing. When you let your artistic side shine it creates more joy and inspiration in your life. I used to be into...
7 Essential Tips for a Budget that Works

7 Essential Tips for a Budget that Works

by Laura | Intentional Finance | 0 comments

“Budget” isn’t a bad word, though it does strike fear into some. But the reality is, a budget actually gives us more freedom with our finances. We’ll feel far more in control when we know exactly where our money is going each month. Since a budget is so essential to...
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Hi, I'm Laura! 👋

As a busy mom of three, I know firsthand how overwhelming home management can feel. That's why I created Practical Productivity—to help moms like you simplify routines, organize your home, and create systems that actually work.

Here, you'll find realistic strategies for tackling family chores, meal planning, decluttering, and more—so you can spend less time stressing and more time enjoying your family.

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