You ever start something that you were really excited about? You couldn’t wait to make it real. You made plans. Maybe even wrote them down (cause that’s how you know it’s real). You got started annnd that’s when life started to kick your butt. Sound familiar? Even a little bit? Over the last few weeks, […] Read more…
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Work Happiness? I know the key.
Who am I? Where should I work? What is my passion? You hear all the time how important it is to find your passion and follow your dreams. Honestly, I built this whole site around passions and dreams, so I’m definitely team #findyourpassion. Writing has been at the center of my passion for as long […] Read more…
Getting Summer ready w/Galileo
We’ve creeped up on Summer somehow. You know it’s real when you hear Summertime on the radio. Yeah, I heard it today and instantly felt summer ready! Well, I’m not quite ready. There are definitely a lot of balls in the air and my kids summer camp plans are on that list. Of course, lots […] Read more…
Small change, big difference: Do Your Thing
Moving to California almost 15 years ago was a game changer for me in so many ways. I worked my way into the career I had dreamed about, met the man who would become my husband and turned into an eco-friendly, organic eating, energy saver. I tell anyone that if you want to be healthier, […] Read more…
100% Pure Makeup for a Naturalista
Makeup. We’ve had an interesting relationship over the years. Actually, we’re barely on speaking terms. Pretty much because I don’t wear makeup. This usually shocks everyone that knows me. I’m definitely a girly girl. I love bags, shoes, jewelry and have way too many clothes. Getting dressed for work was always fun for me because […] Read more…
7 Books I’m Reading in 2017
“Mom, I’m on chapter 16!” That’s what my excited 7 year old son screamed as he finished another chapter in a series of books he’s been reading. The books are all nearly 300 pages long. There are 6 in the series and in he’s in a competition with himself to finish them all. I’m so […] Read more…
Natural Recipe for a Weeknight “wine down” w/Grocery Outlet
A long time ago I stopped making dinners that I thought were only kid friendly meals. There’s a couple of reasons for that. First, my kids would eat burgers every day if I let them. Second, what I like matters too. Third, how will they ever get used to other tastes if we always play […] Read more…
Thinking about making a move…
There have been many moving parts going on with my little family. Add to that the typical stuff of kids growing, working from home and we just could really use more space. My husband has a crazy commute too and being closer to home would be ideal for him. Throw all these things into the […] Read more…
Good Eats: Milk and Eggs
Not that long ago we all would have thought we were living in a dream if it was possible to have groceries delivered to your door. Now it’s totally the norm. I found a new company that takes it to another level for me. Recently, I attended the L.A. Baby show and stopped at a […] Read more…
Self care looks like a fearless smile
When it comes to taking care of myself, I try to stay on top of it. Once I fall off, it’s hard to get back on the self care train. Suddenly every one else’s needs outweigh my own and I have hard time putting myself back on the list. One thing that I don’t skimp […] Read more…
