The Room Reset Ritual: Teaching Kids to Tend Their Space (Without Losing Your Mind)

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The Room Reset Ritual:  Teaching Kids to Tend Their Space  (Without Losing Your Mind) Method One: The Teamwork Tidy (Ages 5+) This isn’t just about cleaning—it’s about co-creating a space that feels peaceful, proud, and lived in. Here’s how we do it: 🗑 Step 1: The Trash Bag Sweep Walk into the room together with a trash bag. Do a once-over. Anything obviously broken, torn, or trash-worthy? Gone. This sets the tone: we’re clearing space for what matters. 🧾 Step 2: One Task at a Time Give your child a single, clear task—like picking up all the papers. While they do that, you (or a sibling) tackle the clothes. When that’s done, move on: Child: books, coloring books, notebooks You/other child: board games, electronics, random bits 🧱 Step 3: The LEGO Game Make it fun. Whoever builds the funniest animal out of the Legos they find gets to pick the post-cleaning snack. (You’ll be amazed what a snack incentive can do.) 🧸 Step 4: Big Toys + Letting Go Time to sort ...
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🍂 Tea With Honey’s Cozy Fall Bucket List

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Because sweater weather deserves more than just pumpkin spice.

As the leaves begin to rustle with change and the air shifts to that perfect blend of crisp and comforting, fall arrives with its gentle invitation: slow down, settle in, and savor the moment. For me, autumn isn’t just a season—it’s a soft-spoken friend who reminds me to nest, nurture, and sip my way through life’s transitions (with extra honey, of course).

This year, between house renovations and preparing for a grandbaby, I’m embracing the season like never before. And just in case you need a nudge to add more cozy to your calendar, here’s my go-to list for a soulful, snuggly fall.


🕯️ Home & Hearth Delights

Create a Cozy Tea Nook

  Rearrange a corner with plush pillows, rustic mugs, and your favorite fall blends. This is your “permission to pause” station.


Try a DIY Fall Wreath  

  Use dried florals, ribbon, or even leftover fabric scraps. Let it reflect the story your home is telling this season.


Light a Signature Seasonal Candle

  Go for scents like apple bourbon, cinnamon clove, or smoked cedar. One flick of the flame and suddenly—autumn lives here.


Thrift a Treasure for the Mantel

  Find one charming, weathered piece that makes you smile. Bonus points if it’s something your future grandchild will ask about someday.


🍁 Outdoor Adventures

Visit a Farm Stand or Pumpkin Patch

  Fresh cider, gourds with personality, and maybe a photo or two for a “Rustic Reflections” moment.


Walk Just to Crunch Leaves 

  No destination, just crunch therapy for the soul. Nature’s way of saying, “Let go.”


Host a Fireside Evening 

  A few friends, a few blankets, a pot of warm cider. Don’t forget the mismatched mugs.


Snap Foliage Photos for Future Mood Boards

  Whether you're designing a nursery or curating HazelBerries, let nature inspire your aesthetic.


🎨 Creative Moments & Connection

Make a Gratitude Garland

  Cut paper leaves and write one thing you’re grateful for each day. Hang it near your tea nook for extra joy.


Write a Letter to Your Grandbaby

  What does fall feel like in your world? What will it feel like in theirs?


Share Your Fall Playlist

  Bonus points if it’s a mix of acoustic coffeehouse tunes, vintage soul, and a few cheeky pop hits.


Design a Cozy Room Using Only What You Own

  Rearranging is the new redecorating. Challenge yourself to create warmth without spending a dime.


🍂 💌 Wrap-Up

Fall comes and goes quickly, but the memories we craft now echo long after the last leaf drops. So light the candle, fluff the pillows, and invite coziness to settle in like an old friend.

Tell me, what’s on *your* cozy fall bucket list? Share your rituals, rediscoveries, and moments of magic in the comments below—and stay tuned for HazelBerries seasonal picks and some nursery theme fun headed your way soon! 🍵🍂🧡

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