Choosing the Good Life Through Self Care, Health, and Happiness
Having a close friend or family member diagnosed with an illness is one of those life altering moments. Anxiety, worry, uncertainty and fear are all emotions that attack at once. It’s an experience that can really test and expose what type of person you are. While there are no magic words of wisdom that change […] Read more…
I hope you had a wonderful weekend and your Monday is off to a good start. Maybe you’re enjoying a quiet cup of coffee after getting the kids on the bus, or maybe you’re sorting out your busy day at work. Either way, I want to throw a little happiness your way. Here’s a fun […] Read more…
Happy Weekend Eve! For many this is the last coveted weekend of the summer before kids start the new school year. Whether you’re chomping at the bit to get them on that bus, or wondering where the days went, I hope you have some time this weekend to end the break on a high note. […] Read more…
It was quite eye opening how big of a conversation starter being pregnant was. Random people out and about would initiate conversations that usually started with “when are you due?” and would then evolve into all types of well-wishes and personal stories. I somewhat expected this. Less expected was phase two of this new social […] Read more…
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Tim and I had a much-needed date night on Friday. We went to our favorite wine bar and then tried out a local steakhouse that a friend suggested. Saturday was supposed to be my monthly lady’s night out, but we ended up postponing as I would’ve been […] Read more…
Happy “You Made it Through the Week” Day! I hope you have a fun weekend in your sights. Tim and I are going on a date tonight and then I have my monthly mom’s night out on Saturday, so it will be a unique weekend with lots of good food and even better company. I […] Read more…
It’s no secret that doTERRA essential oils are a staple in our household. You can read here about my journey in getting started with oils and why we chose this particular brand. My goal with sharing the oils is not to build a business, but to help others who are interested in using or learning […] Read more…
After creating this post a couple of Mondays back, I’ve been tossing around the idea of doing a recurring theme each Monday to offer a little motivation and hopefully some smiles. I figured if there were ever a time we needed this, it’s at the start of a new work week. My plan is to […] Read more…
I am an impatient person by default. I usually know what I want and I want it immediately. Instant gratification is my best friend. It’s a trait that I’ve learned to control more and more as I get older, but it definitely is a battle at times. As Lyla develops more of a personality, I […] Read more…
Happy Friday! We plan to have a quiet weekend which I always enjoy. Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, so we’ll likely take Lyla to our favorite local ice cream shop for a treat. I’m happy to say that’s the extent of our plans. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Here are some of […] Read more…