This month is a busy one in our family. July 6th was our daughter’s birthday. She turned 3. Today is our wedding anniversary. It’s been 8 years. Time flies! There’s something to be said for marriage and kids that changes you. For the better. Both hold up a mirror and show you the beauty + flaws […] Read more…
Show + Tell?
In the last 5 years or so, I’ve become a natural and organic mama. Whether it’s food or body wash. I’m always looking for something that’s safer and healthier. It wasn’t until we had kids that I really gave it much thought. It was after the birth of our son that we started intentionally eating more […] Read more…
Summer Days + Spare Keys
It was a hot Southern California day (aka yesterday). I had been out to run a few errands with the kids. We got back home and headed to the backyard to play before lunch. I put a bit of water in their water table and headed in the house for a wireless speaker to get […] Read more…
5 Ways to Start Your Day All Wrong
The Miracle Morning! Have you heard of it? It seems everyone I know, including me, is on a mission to reclaim their mornings. It seems like all the good stuff has to happen in the morning to make it a great day. So as I’ve been planning and adding to my mornings, I’ve shared it […] Read more…
What’s In A Word?
Did you choose one? A word? At the beginning of the year, so many people were talking about choosing a word for the year. I remember in 2014 I chose the word BOLD. Believe it or not, I can be a bit of an introvert. Being bold wasn’t an easy thing for me. That’s why […] Read more…
How to Find Your People
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…
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…
Morning Rituals, Self Care + To Do Lists
Every where I turn someone is talking about the morning routine. Morning rituals and such are a big deal. I have been giving a lot of thought to my own. I am a bit tired of the whole roll out of bed into the shower jump right into the crazy of the day routine. I’d […] 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…
