This year, I decided to start things off a little differently than previous years. On the morning of January 1st, I started an alcohol fast. For many of us, the holidays are filled with good times, good food, and plenty of boozy drinks. I love to enjoy all of those things — especially with my […]
Today, I was talking with a friend, and she was telling me about some recent changes in her life. I listened as she explained how she had chosen to cut back on some things and remove some things completely — to make more space in her life for the things she wanted to prioritize. She […]
A few years back, for some reason I can’t even remember (probably a sick kid or two), I was left to do Thanksgiving on my own. I wasn’t too concerned about it; plenty of my friends had done Thanksgiving and they had survived – some even enjoyed it. Plus, with all the Food Network I […]
The long awaited Kindergarten adventure has begun for my son. He was ready. He rocked Pre-K. He mastered Kindergarten Boot Camp this summer. He was pumped and smiling ear to ear when we even mentioned Kindergarten. We knew this was going to be a big change for him. Even though he has been a fulltime […]
The changes that motherhood brings to our minds and bodies are intense. The hormone fluctuations, sleep deprivation, and physical stress can bring on a whole new and unanticipated set of problems. All of these things are out of our control and can cause havoc on even the healthiest of women. When working to “get back […]
Here I am, with my feet up, phone in hand, sipping on a glass of chardonnay. I can hear the sound of waves crashing in the distance. With my eyes closed it almost feels like I’m 22 again. Sitting on a beach without a care in the world. Then reality hits. My feet are on […]
If you look at social media for more than a few minutes, you will probably see at least five people complaining about something — too much laundry, too many dishes in the sink, a job is eating their soul, etc. I am ashamed to say that I was one of those people. When I look […]
What does it mean to be a rebel? Does it mean to go against the norm, to break the rules, to run in the wrong direction? Or maybe, can it mean taking charge of your life, despite what you’re surrounded by? Sometimes being a rebel means being happy no matter what. Rebel What For A […]
Research makes me feel safe. When I have an unknown challenge looming in the distance, I open up a search engine and read everything I can find. Before participating in Tough Mudder in 2017, I read up on every single obstacle and even watched YouTube videos of the ones that sounded the most intimidating. Before […]
I want to share a little snippet into the beginning of my journey to become the best version of myself with help from the keto diet. This year, my resolution was mainly to not to get pregnant again. (LOL) My babies are EVERYTHING, but two kids in diapers is not cheap! On a more basic note, […]
