It’s rare that I get some time alone in the car. My daughter is home with me full time and is my sidekick on all adventures until my son joins us after he’s out of school. It’s so unusual for me to be in a car by myself. When I am, I take advantage. One […] Read more…
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5 Steps to Your Amazing Life
Last week I talked about creating a morning routine. Mine is still a work in progress and I’m adding things as I go. I’m working little by little to create one that works for me and actually energizes me instead of piling on a bunch of things that will eventually drain me. There is a song […] Read more…
Who Else Could Use Self Care?
It happens. If you’re not careful, life will catch you slipping. Before you know it, you’ll be “that” mom. The mom you said you’d never be. For me, I didn’t want to fall into a rut. It’s been my thing since I became a mom. I made it a point to keep my identity. While […] Read more…
5 Rules To Break
You may not be guilty. It could just be me. I’ve been guilty of following so many rules. Sometimes too many rules. Don’t say this. Only say that. Make sure to try this. Never try that. It can be hard to navigate under so many “rules”. It could also be hard to remember them all. Why do […] Read more…
10 Things I Hope I’m Teaching My Kids
It’s not what you say, it’s what you do. That’s the thing with kids, right? As many times as I I tell my son not to shout, if I’m raising my voice, he doesn’t hear me. It’s hard to say not do the very thing I’m doing. That’s the thing about kids. They are little mirrors […] Read more…
What If’s, Dreams + Playing Small
If it seems impossible, I seem to be drawn to it. If it seems like it may be just out of my range in any way, I really want it. I’ve always been that way. I’ve always wanted the things that people feel are lofty. It’s not so much the material things it’s the crazy, […] Read more…
The Thing About Purpose…
You know what I hear a lot? I hear people talking a lot about “your purpose.” On the other side of that, I hear people screaming “what is my purpose?” It’s a tricky thing. Once you find it, it’s this a-ha moment where things start to make sense. The thing is while encouraging others to […] Read more…
Live life to the fullest like THIS
Everywhere you turn someone is saying, “Live your dreams!” and “Live life to the fullest!” I am included in that number. I am always a supporter of living the dream, whatever that is. What does it mean though to live your dream or live life to the fullest? These are such big statements. The answer […] Read more…
I don’t wanna be fearless
There’s this word we hear all the time. It makes you feel powerful. It implies that nothing phases you. When people use it, we assume they walk through this world setting it on fire. I was all about it too. I was sold on being FEARLESS! Who doesn’t want to be? Who doesn’t want to […] Read more…
Confession: I’ve got nerve
Want my confession? The nerve of me. I started this site with the bold name of “Mama Motivator”. That was one gutsy move to say the least. You can’t set out to motivate other moms without being motivated yourself. You can’t inspire and motivate mamas to find their passion and follow their dreams if […] Read more…