3 THINGS I'VE LEARNED IN 2020
One thing I'm taking with me from 2020 is that I can't control everything. I am about as Type A as you can get. I'm an #enneagram9 but I wing HARD into a 1. So much so that I question myself often if I am one... This weekend, I let the kids do A LOT of the cookie making than what I would typically. My blood pressure was up. My anxiety was through the roof.vBut, they’re smiles were priceless… Sometimes, you just gotta let go and live a little. Here are the things I’ve learned in 2020 that I want to take with me into 2021…
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THE 2020 ULTIMATE NON-READER BOOK LIST
My goal this year was to read 20 books in 2020... In all honesty, it's a good year if I read 5 books, so 20 was a long shot. So, did I hit my goal? Not quite… but I’m so dang happy with the progress I made this year! I alternated (for the most part) between fiction + nonfiction, but my heart will always belong to nonfiction // personal development books. Check out my entire list of my 2020 reads, as well as my top 3 recommendations for both fiction + nonfiction…
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OUR COVID-19 EXPERIENCE
Y’all, this story is LONG. Like chapter-in-a-book long. But, I wanted to be as detailed as possible because I know that when I was going through it, I wanted to hear people’s experiences. I wanted to know if what I was going through was normal. And, most of all, I needed to remember that I wasn’t alone.
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THE BENEFITS OF STRETCHING | GUEST BLOG
My friend Aischa is joining me today to talk all about the benefits of stretching. As a runner, I’ll be honest, I absolutely HATE stretching. Like HATE it. It’s boring + takes too much time for me to do. However, I KNOW how beneficial it is for me to do to help me run my best and stay injury-free. Aischa is not only breaking down the benefits of stretching for you today, but she’s also giving you access to her 30-Day Stretching Challenge!
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2020 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Need some inspiration on what to get the mom, kiddo, or runner in your life? I’m sharing my FAVORITES this year to help you knock out that Christmas list in a pinch! Plus, something I think you would + need, and things for you to wear + read!
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THE WEEKLY SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX
Have you ever found yourself just scrolling through Facebook or Instagram and realize that a decent amount of time has gone by? Y’all, I’m just as guilty of this as anyone else. But, over the past few years, I’ve found that I can get stuck in some rabbit holes on social media, or be unintentionally triggered by something someone has posted, or the worst… fall into the comparison trap and beat myself up for not being “good enough.” The truth of the matter is, if we’re not careful, it can be extremely harmful and toxic for us. Each and every one of us… Which is why I started implementing a weekly social media detox. Here’s what it is + why I think you should implement one too…
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HOW TO DO A WEEKLY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Family movie nights have become one of my favorite weekly traditions in our house. We’ve been doing this for a few years now, but because of COVID-19 this year and the fact that we’ve literally only have had ONE NIGHT away from our children, family movie nights have been a standing date on our calendar. If you’ve been thinking about incorporating family nights into your weekly (or monthly) traditions, I’m sharing how to make this a regular thing in your house, plus a few of our family favorite movies to add to your list!
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HOW TO CLEAN YOUR HOUSE IN JUST 20 MINUTES PER DAY
You’ve got 5 days during the week. What if you just spent 20-30 minutes cleaning those 5 days? Think of how long you spend cleaning your house on the weekends? Does it take you more than 2.5 hours? Probably not… (and if it does, your house is A LOT bigger than mine or you are way more detail oriented than I am.) So, don’t think you can’t spend 20-30 minutes a day cleaning when you’re already spending that amount of time on the weekend. You CAN do it… it’s all about making it a priority during your day.
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MY PLAN TO END 2020 IN THE BEST SHAPE OF MY LIFE
I started this year determined to take back my health. Then COVID happened. Your health is a marathon - not a sprint. This journey has been anything but linear, but I’m determined to finish 2020 in the best health of my life!
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36 THINGS ABOUT MY 36TH YEAR
Today I celebrate my 36th year of life! Crazy to think that I’m already closer to 40 than I am to 30. But, despite how crazy 2020 has been, my 36th year has been another one that I can say I’m pretty proud of. Here are 36 things about my 36th year…
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3 THINGS THAT HAVE HELPED ME WITH DEPRESSION
Even 5+ years after being diagnosed with postpartum depression, depression is still a struggle for me every single day. If you’re someone is who struggling through depression as well, I SEE YOU. Here are 3 things that have helped me manage my depression better over the last 5+ years…
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HOW TO CREATE MORE TIME IN YOUR DAY (+ SAVE YOUR SANITY)
Our society sees “busy-ness” as a badge of honor. The busier we are, the better person we are. But, should it really be that way. You can still be PRODUCTIVE without being busy 24/7… and that, my friend, is the SMART way to live your life. Learn my 3 time saving hacks and grab my FREE Productivity Planner!
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SEASONS OF REST VS. SEASONS OF RUNNING
Friend, whatever season you’re in, TRUST. Have faith that this is where God wants you right now for a reason. And remember, this is truly only a season. It’s hard to be patient - we are a society of immediate gratification and a want for fun, fast and easy. It’s not always going to be that way, but if we TRUST God’s timing, you’ll know why it was worth the wait.
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BACK TO SCHOOL: MORNING ROUTINES
What should a morning routine include and how do you make it work for YOU?! There are a few principles I truly believe can make or break your morning. This is how I create a morning routine that leads to feeling happy and NOT rushed every morning before school.
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HOW TO CURL YOUR HAIR
Thank goodness for Pinterest, beauty bloggers, and Instagram. This is how I learned to curl my hair, the different types of techniques involved, and after hours and hours of practice, I can finally give to you what SO many have asked… here’s how I curl my hair!
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HOW TO CREATE BOUNDARIES IN YOUR LIFE + BUSINESS
By creating boundaries for yourself, your life, and your business, you have the ability to create a sense of work // life balance. Will you ever be fully balanced? ABSOLUTELY NOT. An equal balance is a myth (and a topic for another day). But, a boundary in certain aspects of your life can truly open yourself up to that FREEDOM you are longing for.
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HOW TO BUDGET FOR A FAMILY OF 4
Part of my Sunday Planning Session includes going over and updating our budget. I need to know where we are at as far as our income and expenses are concerned so I can make sure we stay on the right track. Check out how I do our budget every month.
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6 Simples Steps to Starting a Plant-Based Diet {guest post}
It’s been almost 13 years since I decided to change to a vegetarian // plant-based diet. It was something I had toyed around with in college, simply because the idea of cooking meat in our tiny apartment just didn’t appeal to me whatsoever. But, it wasn't until after I got married and ventured out on my own that I went all-in! So, how do you get started eating a more plant-based diet? I'm bring my friend and Registered Dietician Kathy Levin in today to share 6 simple steps to get started eating more plants!
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6 Reasons to Start an Online Business
Here's the deal... You DON'T have to join a network marketing company to start a business. The reason I chose to was because I didn't know HOW to do anything else. It was low risk and the investment was low, and since I didn't know a dang thing about business, I figured it was a good stepping stone. And sure enough, I was right! Had I not started there, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have even thought about doing what I'm actually doing now (which, if you don't know, I offer done-for-you tech + automation services to online business owners, as well as offer a content marketing course for network marketers and online business owners). None of that would exist today had I not chosen to dip my toe in the water with network marketing. But, maybe you're still hesitant about starting a business and aren't sure NWM is for you. I've got 6 reasons I'm sharing as to why you should start an online business - and it's easier (and more rewarding) than you think!
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BOOKS I'VE READ HALF-WAY THROUGH 2020
At the beginning of the year, I made a list of 20 intentions for 2020, and honestly, I haven’t even looked at it since the pandemic started. #fail But, the one thing I HAVE been intentional about so far this year is reading. My goal this year is to read 20 books, alternating between fiction and nonfiction books. And I’m happy to report that I’m making some really good progress! Check out what I’ve read so far this year - and my top recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction!
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