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It's hard to believe but Thanksgiving is just around the corner. If you have a good ol' fashioned Thanksgiving celebration on the agenda this year, read this quick, week-of prep guide and be thankful for no last minute grocery trips, or stressful ‘oh shoot- I forgot to defrost the turkey' moments. You can thank us later.

Summer is the season for backyard bbq's, park picnics, movies under the stars, and impromptu dinner parties and our friends over at Partytrick really know how to do all of the above with ease. In this guest blog post they are sharing their top 10 summer essentials for hosting. You don't want to miss it!

School's out for summer... now what! TULA brings you lots of great ways to keep kiddos engaged and active through the summer.

Spring is in the air, and for many that tends to instigate an overwhelming desire to start fresh, clear space, clean, and of course - organize. In fact, TULA organization requests come Spring almost double. “Organize my closet, our pantry, my kids dresser, my spice drawer, under my sink, my garage, my office”...and on and on. There is simply no doubt a sense of order and understanding of where things are brings a huge sense of relief to our clients and TULA assistants are always happy to help! We've included top 6 tips for making organization projects a success in this blog post.

We are obviously huge advocates of asking for help and outsourcing what doesn't serve but we've prepared a list of reasons that just might land with you! The reality is that it's okay to ask for help, it's good to ask for help, and it's empowering to ask for help!

In honor of Black History Month, we're sharing a few of our favorite local Black Owned Businesses in each of our TULA Markets!

The reality of work has changed drastically in the last three years and it will continue to change but how do we change it for the better? We have to make work, work. Balance as a benefit, ahem, @tulabalanced, is a great place to start!

Ah, the turn of the year, and won’t we all be ever so reflective? Don’t worry, 20/20 vision is so almost three years ago. In 2023 (coming soon!), this is how to do a vision board. You’ve maybe heard of vision boarding before, and we want to invite you to rethink it. In all of our day-to-day responsibilities, we really don’t take enough time to zoom out and look at our lives. Where we’re going. Where we want to be going. Who we want to go with. How are we getting there? These are the sorts of ideas we invite you to think about in creating your vision board. Invite your friends to join in with you, and get dreaming, cutting, and gluing together. This blog post from our friends at Partytrick provides some guidance from the pros to envision your vision boarding party.

Joy to the world, the Holidays are here! Oh what fun it is to decorate, shop, wrap, cook, host and plan events….or at least it is with TULA by your side. Let us ease the search for the best Holiday themed events and attractions near you! Annnnnnnnd if this list leaves you wanting to do all the things and you want help threading together the most perfect holiday stay-cation with in-laws or friends, booking tickets and or simply scheduling weekend activities....consider this your not-so-subtle reminder that TULA assistants make excellent holiday elves. :)

Work Life Balance is not just an ideal, it is a problem. TULA is a solution. Employers are the allies. TULA CEO Megan Trask dives into the stats affecting employees and employers struggle to find work life balance and shares why rethinking our approach and the future of the workplace is so important.

The holidays are just around the corner. Create the perfect fall Tablescape thanks to tips from TULA friend and partner, Partytrick, an amazing female led small business based in Denver Colorado.

We always kick off our Monday morning team meeting with a quick catch-up about our weekends and last week, the divisive topic of chili came up, tis' the season for comfort food and football after all. TULA Director of Operations and TULA-ATX Team Lead Hannah Avent had us all drooling over her weekends feast. She insisted it was too good to not share and swears this unique, no-bean, chili recipe from Food & Wine does not disappoint…give it a try and see if you agree. 

TULA CXO and Co-Founder Cody Galloway shares how her trip to Iceland really went. A van, a new country, two kids, and a whole lot of miles.....she shares their itinerary and what did and did not go as planned.

In this blog post, TULA CXO, Cody Galloway shares a few tips (or perhaps mindsets) that have guided the planning for their upcoming trip to Iceland in hopes it may resonate or maybe even inspire you and your family to plan an adventure of your own...

Do yourself a favor and pick these few ingredients up at your local farmers market. This amazingly delicious, super simple recipe (yes, really!) combines all of our favorite summer flavors and we promise you'll thank us later.

For the last 50+ years humans have advanced and changed every industry through technology — improving our productivity, communication, and automating execution — but we have overlooked one of the most important jobs we will ever have in our lives: parenting. While it is no longer the year 1950, it is fair to say that marriages, raising children and running a household often look like a time capsule. It’s time to change that.

The second shift is real, but what is the second shift? Simply put, it's all of the household work that happens once the work day ends… which is a lot and happens to be a huge part of the WHY behind TULA. We are super passionate about being the solution that allows people to shift the second shift off of their lists! 

Summer break is upon us! We're re-sharing a super helpful list filled with great ideas for kid-friendly summer activities…the summer gets long, it's always good to have a go-to list!

Sharing the Household Chores: We share a few of our favorite tips to help you find balance in navigating life's never ending to-do list

The perfect treat to throw in your bag for hungry kiddos (or adults, trust us, they are soooo good) as you head out on summer adventures. Also... making these tasty treats is a great activity to do with kids! Win-win.

Every spring, I get the itch to give my home a serious deep cleaning, declutter the unnecessary items accumulated throughout the year, and organize just about everything. Turns out, decluttering your brain is just as important as organizing your home. Here are some of our favorite tips for finding a healthy headspace this spring.

Starting the day off right can really set the tone for the rest of the day. Check out this list of morning productivity hacks from around the interwebs as well as my own list to help you refresh and reset your morning routine.

The Easter season brings some, well, interesting candy options that people either love or hate… hello, Peeps? But who doesn't love Cadbury Eggs? And mix them into cookies? Yes, please!

TULA is actively recruiting new assistants! We'd love to hear from you, if it sounds like a good fit for you!

TULA Organizer, Elizabeth Justiz of Simply You, teaches you how to effectively lay out your kitchen to maximize your efficiency!

These are simple, delicious, and the best part is kids can totally do it with you! They're perfect for Easter, for Mother's Day, as a snack mix add in or just about any occasion that involves breakfast. :)

Cheers to Girl Scouts, Girl Scout Cookies, and St. Patrick's Day! This recipe from I Dig Pinterest is the perfect way to celebrate all the things! 

We know the fire drill all too well. The race to fill your kids summer schedule (yes in January) is nothing to be taken lightly. It is stressful, overwhelming and I'd even throw out the word- cutthroat. YIKES! Breathe easier. We have an idea....or two.

We know…the headline is a bit dark, but as we watched helplessly and heartbroken as so many neighbors suffered in the wake of the wildfires in Boulder County, we thought this blog post by TULA partner, Elizabeth Justiz, was timely.

TULA Chief Experience Officer, Cody Galloway explores her own experience with setting New Years Resolutions and offers a different way to look at resolutions & a few tips to jump into the new year with.

The startup journey will teach you so many lessons, here are a list of the ones I come back to day after day.

It's soup season and we love a good quick healthy, naturally GF and vegan soup! This one is creamy and feels decadent, comfortable, and hearty. You can make it your own by getting creative with alternative garnishes, extra spice, or make it a more substantial meal by adding some delicious crusty bread. You can't go wrong with this one.

Check out some of TULA's favorite winter playlists sure to help you relax, celebrate, and everything in between. Cheers to a beautiful holiday season!

Tis' the season for sweets, drinks, and busy calendars. This delish drink can help by giving an immune boosting dose of Vitamin C as well as quell inflammation… and did I mention it tastes great, too?‍

The season of gratitude is upon us! While I’m very grateful for any meal that includes mashed potatoes, I love, love, love, focusing on all the things I have to be thankful for and sharing time with family and friends doing the same. I also love celebrating traditions from my childhood and creating new ones with my family. Check out this list of some classics but maybe some new traditions to try on as well!

The season of giving is upon us, and as a small local Denver based company, we love nothing more than shining a light on other small businesses that we personally frequent, shop at, work with, and love. ‍

These delicious Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies are a MUST TRY (and save) and use over and over kind of recipe. :)

Believe it or not, it's not too early to start thinking about gifting season! TULA Organizer, Elizabeth Justiz created a BIG list of gifts that are both awesome and clutter-free, and lucky you- we're sharing it with you too!

TULA Co-Founder, Cody Galloway reflects on embarking on a year with no personal purchases. She covers if/how she did it, what it was like, what she learned and what if anything has changed as a result of it.

Five ways decluttering can help you enjoy your life even more!

TULA Organizer, Elizabeth Justiz dives in to why it's so hard sometimes to make such easy decisions & provides some great tips on breaking out of those pesky indecision ruts.

TULA Organizer, Elizabeth Justiz breaks down how to make your days off actually feel like a day off.

How can summer already be winding down? Spend your last days of summer actually enjoying summer as you get a jump on the back to school madness! TULA Director of Operations, Kate Burgess, shares 10 tips to help make back to school a breeze!

With palisade peach season coming up in Colorado, we have peaches on the brain! This peach sangria is a unique twist on a classic summer beverage that will surely delight all of your friends and family at your next backyard soiree, while you soak up every last bit of summer.

TULA Founder & CEO breaks down why it is so hard to ask for help, and why it's always worth it when we do.

TULA - Austin Chef Demeatrie Funderburk shares her crowd favorite vegan (it's even a hit with non-Vegans) risotto recipe! You don't want to miss this!

TULA- Austin Assistant, Nikki Rampick explores how to break out of what can feel like a 'crisis' and turn it into a quest. If you ever find yourself comparing your life to others, or to where you thought you would be, or feel like you should be this is a must read. "The ability to ask for help is among the bravest thing you can do".

Nothing says summer like a delicious Peach Cobbler. TULA Director of Operations Kate Burgess swears by this recipe by Ellen Jackson of the Grand Central Baking Book. So much so that she automatically doubles the recipe every time that she makes it....and we think you should too! Give it a try...we promise you won't regret it.

A highlight of local favs, from hardware stores to restaurants, curated by TULA - Austin Assistants and Chefs!

TULA Contributor Lizzie Locker provides some easy ideas for mixing up your kids summertime routine, by making eco-friendly, sustainable art supplies from home!

TULA Contributor Lizzie Locker provides three easy steps to prioritizing and sustaining self-care.

Celebrate summer with a much needed mocktail…err cocktail… inspired by our sweet friends at The Green Collective Eatery.

TULA Kitchen Contributor, Courtney Lee of Court's Kitchen shares a delicious salad for any season!

TULA Contributor Lizzie Locker shares a few of her favorite tools for busting out of a creative block, slump, funk or dry spell so you can start creating again.

TULA Director of Operations, Kate Burgess breaks down container gardening 101. Follow along, and learn how easy it can be to grow your own veggies from home!

TULA Wellness Partner, Edie Horstman breaks down 10 simple ways to detoxify your home.

TULA Director of All Things Family, Zoe Cavinder provides some insight into making family meals a priority.

TULA's Chief Experience Officer, Cody Galloway takes on a home DIY project to transform a basic white wall in her house into a focal point- and takes you along for the ride!

An editorial from TULA founder and CEO, asking the question - Is happiness having more time or more money?

TULA Wellness Partner, Edie Horstman shares her favorite newborn must-haves.

TULA Wellness Partner, Edie Hostman provides digs into how we can all be more present and get the most out of the Thanksgiving Holiday with family and friends.

Disclaimer: Most of my pregnancy was not during the height of COVID-19. Our baby was born shortly after many U.S. cities and states began seeing spikes, though. Given this unprecedented time, remember that meeting your basic prenatal needs is most important.