Social media is a blessing until it isn’t. It’s a great way to connect with people that you haven’t talked to in years. I’ve reconnected with friends from high school and college through Facebook. A few weeks ago, I got together with a friend from elementary school. It wouldn’t have happened if not for social […] Read more…
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How I followed my dreams to Hollywood
Recently I was talking to a friend about my journey. We’ve known each other for years but it hadn’t occurred to me that she didn’t know this huge part of who I am. See, 15 years ago I moved to Los Angeles. I left my job in Ohio, where I had gone to college, and […] Read more…
#treatyoself : The Freebie Version
And just like that it was back to the grind… I had a lovely Mother’s Day. My family let me sleep in. My husband made breakfast and the kids delivered it to me in bed with flowers and cards. They were so pleased with themselves! The look on their faces was the best treat. I […] Read more…
Cammie Covets: Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s day is this weekend and I’m looking forward to it. We usually celebrate on Saturday with a family brunch because we spend Sunday with my husband’s godparents. My husband always asks but I never know what I want for Mother’s day. I don’t know why I’m never prepared when he asks… I know it’s […] Read more…
Stay sane + Chase your dreams : 3 steps to do it
There’s something about putting yourself out there when it comes to trying new things. Whether it be blogging, starting a business, a dance class or a new job. They all come with a set of challenges and competition. We all know that social media has taken trying to “keep up with the Joneses” to another […] Read more…
Apparently, the guilt comes with the baby
Yesterday, I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts. A mom was being interviewed and talking about her attempt to be more intentional about motherhood. She’s a working mom and felt really guilty and judged at work since she became a mom. She struggled with splitting her time with work and motherhood because she […] Read more…
Self Care: Coming in dead last and OVER it
I was coming in dead last. It was hard to even say out loud. That didn’t make it any less true though. When it came to making sure everyone was alright, I was forgetting to check in with who should be number one – ME. My husband and kids were my priority and it was […] Read more…
3 Ways to take back your day
On any given day, I see myself as an unpaid Uber driver. I take the kids to school, tumbling class, chess class and other activities through the week. We might be throwing soccer in the mix really soon. Needless to say, I spend a lot of time (too much time) in my car. Then there’s […] Read more…
10 Reasons you rock at being mama
The hardest job I’ve ever had, no doubt, is being mama to my littles. There have definitely been times that I’ve questioned myself along the way. Am I teaching them enough? Am I teaching them the right things? Do they do enough? Are they over-scheduled? Am I weaving in enough of our heritage for them […] Read more…
We think we have to choose
We’ve been told time and time again that we can’t have it all. You can’t have the dream job and the man of your dreams. Choose. There’s no way you can be an awesome mom and have a thriving career. Choose. Personally, after my second child, my old employer wondered out loud if I’d be […] Read more…
