Choosing the Good Life Through Self Care, Health, and Happiness
Fall is my favorite season, and I definitely find myself getting sucked into the “hurry up” vortex of pumpkin-spice loving, boots lacing, sweatshirt wearing, (then sweating by noon), mindset as the masses desperately await its arrival. Yes, I have already enjoyed perusing the aisles of HomeGoods for the newest fall decor pieces, but I am […] Read more…
**I actually wrote this article four years ago, but recently came across it while browsing saved files. So please replace the “6 month old” child reference to a plural “four year old” and “18 month old”. I felt the need to share because now more than ever, embracing the true spirit of the season is […] Read more…
As a mother, I have realized that the morning after Halloween is officially the “holiday season”. How as a kid did it seem like Christmas took 47 years to come back around and as an adult I feel like as I’m putting away the Easter eggs our Elf on the Shelf blindsides me with an […] Read more…
My parents wanted me to pursue journalism in college. They told me that writing had always come naturally to me, I grew up with my teachers telling them I was talented, blah blah blah. I wasn’t interested. Partly because I was 18 and who the hell knows what they really want out of life at […] Read more…
I’ve learned that Christmas is an elusive day that seems to take centuries to arrive…..when you’re a kid. When you’re a parent, Christmas Day gives you a shy little wave at Halloween, a timid step forward at Thanksgiving, and then rushes toward you at breakneck speed the entire month of December. It’s insane! Decorating, making […] Read more…
Hello long lost readers!! If you are a follower of mine you may have noticed a brief absence on my part….6 months, but who’s got time to count? Time flies when you’re pregnant, moving houses, having baby from said pregnancy, and COVID all hit. Why, hello 2020! Sooooo….where to begin?? We have a beautiful new […] Read more…
For those unfamiliar with the term, a debt snowball is Dave Ramsey’s method of becoming debt-free. You pay off your debts starting from the smallest balance to the largest. Begin by making minimum payments (plus any additional money you can throw in) on the smallest balance. Once that debt is gone, use that money (plus […] Read more…
I can honestly say that I am the rule when it comes to New Year’s resolutions. I make a valiant effort at the beginning of the year, but eventually my enthusiasm peters out. I think the problem may be that my resolutions are too abstract. Last year I vowed to stop apologizing so much. The […] Read more…
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 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…