If you’re looking for a quick and easy hairstyle for the summer - or simply because you’re a mom and just don’t have the time - you will love this! I feel like this actually works better for short hair, but if you have longer hair, this is pretty simple too! Plus, it’s EASY! Like, so easy, an 8 year old can do it!
Read MoreI might be one of the only people to say this about the last few months, but I have to say that the pandemic has probably been one of the best things for our marriage. Simply because it FORCED us to have open + tough conversations about life, our family, etc.
Read MoreHeading to the beach soon? Here are my essentials for before, during, and after the beach or pool - for both mom and the kiddos! You'll find my favorite for sunscreen, relaxing poolside, and keeping your skin + hair feeling moisturized all day long!
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The reality is, we all have the same amount of hours in the day. It’s what you do during those hours that really counts. So, how CAN you be more productive during the day? Here are my tips + tricks to increasing your productivity...
Read MoreI certainly don’t know everything. And I’m definitely not going to be the most educated kid on the block. But, I can’t stay silent. I can’t look past how this is a problem. This past week has been extremely eye opening for me. I definitely feel different than I did a week ago and am ready to speak up and help. I know I can be better.
Read MoreIt’s my 10 year Blogiversary, FIRSTNAME! Learn more about what’s happened the last 10 years and why I started this little blog in the first place!
Read MoreWhen you start your day with helpful thoughts and emotions about what you can control and accomplish, you will create a new outlook. When you decide what you want to think about the day ahead, you become the person you know you are inside. You won’t have to feel behind, or alone, or not enough anymore.
Read MoreWith work, family time, chores, etc., by the time the kids go to bed, we can hardly keep our eyes open, let alone open up a book, amiright?! Enter the morning podcast. If you’re not a podcast person, I suggest you try it! My entry to the podcast world was Serial (OMG, I still LOVE that one), but if you want some of my favorites for life + business, well friend, you’re in luck because that’s what I’m giving you today!
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A few months ago, I shared my health journey and how I was working to “heal my body.” I honestly didn’t think I’d be updating you just a few months later, but I’ve made some really great strides in my progress over these past few months and wanted to share what I’ve done to really feel GOOD in my skin again…
Read MoreMaybe you’re not a morning person. Maybe you don’t need or like to workout first thing in the morning. Maybe you HATE a schedule. I am telling you, if you need anything right now, I believe it’s a morning routine that’s just for YOU.
Read MoreNow that we know this is going to be more of the same for the foreseeable future, I need SOMETHING to look forward to. I need SOMETHING for the kids to be excited about. Because, let’s face it, we’re not just mom + teacher now - we’re their playmates too. Which is why we came up with our Quarantine - ahem - SPRING Bucket List.
Read MoreI've been trying to take this whole COVID-19 thing one day at a time, but as we continue to push back dates of when the kids go back to school, it's becoming more + more likely that it's going to be more of the same for the foreseeable future.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I shared my daily routine. Well, you can basically throw that one out the window because EVERYTHING has changed since then. I hinted at how I would update you when summer came and then again when the school year started. What I didn’t anticipate was having to do an update BEFORE the end of the school year. I know there are some of you who have seen scheduled floating around the internet (don’t try to Pinterest it… they’ve blocked ALL Coronavirus content on there), but I thought I’d share what we’ve adapted for our family and what seems to be working OK right now.
Read MoreI asked my friend Dr. Kelsey Decker to be a guest on the blog so she could teach you #allthethings about how to jumpstart your fitness as a busy mama! Her tips are great and I know you're going to fall in love with her too!
Read MoreDid you know toxic beauty products are hormone disruptors, which cause certain hormones and organ systems to overcompensate, throwing off our natural hormonal balance and leading to symptoms such as infertility, PMS, terrible menstrual cramping, acne, and insomnia, among others?! Because I feel like I've been dealing with A LOT of hormone related issues over the last year, I've been transitioning most of my beauty products over to all natural ones. Here are a few of my favorites...
Read MoreDuring the season of Lent, people “sacrifice” something as a reminder of the Ultimate Sacrifice - Jesus dying on the cross so we can have eternal life with him in heaven. And this is always why I CHOOSE to give something up for Lent. This year, I'm doing something a little different... instead of giving up chocolate or candy, I'm giving up spending for the next 40-days...
Read MoreOne thing that came up while we were there was our college experiences. You might not know this about me but I didn’t have your “typical” college experience. I’m not really sure there’s actually a “typical” college experience, but I didn’t go to college to have freedom or a college experience…
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What happens when you move less and still eat the way you did when you weren’t sedentary? Well, you gain weight. I'm getting vulnerable talking about my weight gain over this past year, and what I'm doing to take back my health...
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Ever wonder how some work-at-home moms seem to get so much done every day? Want to peel back the curtain a bit to see what a day-in-the-life looks like for a mompreneur? I'm walking you through my daily routine that helps me manage my time and get more done during my day.
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Feeling stressed + overwhelmed? Just wish you had 5 minutes to yourself to unwind a bit? If you're looking for some simple self-care ideas or hacks that take only 5 minutes, this is exactly what you need!
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