By now you know, back in June my family relocated. We moved from the Los Angeles area to Orange County. We are now about 40 miles away from L.A. When we decided that we were going to make this change I was a mix of excited and nervous. I was excited to move. We had […] Read more…
self care
When was the last time you had a first time?
I was going through some old blog posts from my previous mommy blog and found my 40 before 40 list. I was pleasantly surprised that I had done some things on that list. Still, I was a little frustrated though that A LOT of those things weren’t close to being checked off. Did I mention […] Read more…
You need a break. Here’s how I know.
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…
Writing my book started with my feet…
You ever just need one of those days? A day where you wander, on your own, with no schedule, no time table. The only thing to do is enjoy yourself. I have to admit, lately, these days have been to rare. I need to have dates with myself way more than I do. Each time […] Read more…
How to Be Happy
How many times have you heard that “happiness is a choice”? I’ve heard it over and over again. Shoot, I say it all the time. Knowing that it’s our choice to be happy and that it doesn’t depend on other people is a big deal. So many people seem to make their happiness other peoples […] 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…
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…
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…
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…
