What day is it? asked Pooh.

“It’s today”, squeaked Piglet.

“My favorite day,” said Pooh

A.A. Milne

 

Don’t you just love Pooh’s optimism?

That’s what this website is all about, taking each day and making it your Favorite day!

So welcome to it’s my favorite day!

A place to find not only tips for simplifying your life, but encouragement, inspiration, and motivation to make today your favorite day.

I want you to know that I understand the overwhelm of a crazy busy schedule with a to-do list that never seems to end. What it’s like to try and manage life on the restrictions of a small budget, watching every dollar you spend. I understand the longing for a simple uncomplicated life. The desire to love the life you have right now, rather than waste precious moments waiting for the next thing.

 

ABOUT ME

My name is Kristal, I live in crazy Southern California with my husband, my two amazing kids, and our giant German Shepherd. My greatest passions in life are the Lord, my family, and creating an uncomplicated life in the midst of everyday chaos.

After many years of working full-time in a successful career as an attorney, my heart began to long to be home and have more time with my children. I became more and more discontent with the way I was dividing my time. When I was at work, I was worried about things at home, when I was at home I was worried about things at work. I knew something had to change.

That’s when my journey to simplify my home, my schedule, and my finances began. Within a few years, I was able to quit my full-time career practicing law, for part-time work at my church. Of course, this meant a 75% drop in pay.

With such a large drop in pay, I was forced to ramp up my efforts to simplify our finances, while at the same time being able to manage a 30-hour-a-week job, a husband, two children, and a house.

Things I normally paid others to do, I suddenly had to do myself. No more eating out, going to the car wash, dry cleaners, etc. There was more laundry to do, more dishes to wash, and more trips to the grocery store. Time management and making sure my priorities were lining up became vital.

Life became all about learning to simplify and declutter the unessential. It was time to clear space for what matters most! If you want to know, even more, you can read the details of my journey to simple living here.

But, perhaps the biggest thing I’ve learned is that joy is a choice we make each day, despite our circumstances. You have the power to make each day your favorite day!

That’s me, now let’s talk about you!

ABOUT YOU

Why include an about you section on my about me page?

Well, because this blog is really about you.  It’s about providing you with the tools to clear space for what matters most in your life, through decluttering your home, simplifying your life, managing your money, and making time to take care of yourself! Here you’ll receive practical encouragement to live your best life now!

It’s My Favorite Day is created to inspire you to live simply, to take ownership of your life, and to make each day your Favorite day. I truly believe in the transformative power of simplicity and living with purpose and intention.  After all, all we have is the moment we are in right now!

I’m excited to get to know you better on this journey to make today your favorite day.

If you’d like to read more details on my journey to simple living, you can read my story here.