Make Room Now
Good morning, and welcome back to the table.
Back-to-school has a way of making you notice just how much stuff has accumulated over the summer.
Clothes that don’t fit. Papers nobody needs. Toys nobody plays with. Water bottles without lids.
And 47 random things that apparently belong to no one.
Before the school year gets busy, let’s make a little room.
Not just in the closets and cabinets, but in our homes, mornings, and minds.
Today we’ve got a fun way to connect with your kids, a back-to-school breakfast tradition, and a simple challenge to clear out the clutter.
Pull up a chair. Let’s make some space.
This or That? The Hottest Game for Kids—And It’s Totally Free!
Don’t let the years slip by. Start connecting tonight with a set of questions perfect for back to school.
TABLE WISDOM
“The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of everything you don’t.”
— Joshua Becker
Back to School Breakfast is one of our most beloved annual traditions ⬇️
(And it’s easy, because everyone eats breakfast anyway!)
This gives you 10 breakfast ideas to make it the most exciting first day of school ever→
CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK
Declutter for the school year. (Or for fall in general)
Sometimes making space is more valuable than adding something new.
We spend so much time looking for the next thing that will make life better.
A new planner, activity, toy, or system.
But sometimes the answer is subtraction.
One less pile.
One less overflowing drawer.
One less thing shouting for your attention.
A little space gives you room to breathe. And when your home feels calmer, it’s often easier to be the person you want to be.
You don’t have to organize everything.
You just have to remove what’s no longer serving you.
Don’t wait for a giant free weekend that probably isn’t coming. 😂
This week, choose one small area each day and clear out what you no longer need.
AFFIRMATION OF THE WEEK
Creating space creates calm.
Want a little guidance?
Start with this 7-day challenge below. It begins with your kitchen.
Karen says, “I used the decluttering challenge and shared it with both of my daughters. It worked wonders and Goodwill certainly benefited!
Or you can follow last week’s August organization calendar. (The free pdf was in Monday’s newsletter titled “Fresh Start”)
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What could you let go of this week that would make your home, and your life, a little lighter?
WHAT’S TODAY?
It’s National Lazy Day. It’s the perfect reminder that rest is productive, too!
TABLE TALK
(This is my husband)
Reached the age where sleeping with the wrong pillow feels like I fell out of a 12th-story window.
MORE FROM THE TABLE
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Make more space for what matters to you. That’s the whole thing.
Thank you for pulling up a chair and being part of the table. I hope you enjoyed today’s edition. If you have anything at all you’d like to share, ask, or say, just hit reply. I’d love to hear from you.
I appreciate you!
See you tomorrow,
Jenn Kropf
Founder of Healthy Happy Impactful