I am not the Grinch, I promise - but I have to tell you why I am not sending Christmas cards. I am trying to keep things in perspective this holiday season and remember what is truly important. For years, Brian and I have sent out Christmas cards to 100+ of our closest and dearest friends and family. This holiday season we are really trying to start our own traditions, reduce the Read the full post >>>
How to handle Mothers Day after loss
I wrote this post a few years ago right after Mother's Day. I can't say that Mother's Day is easier every year. However, my miscarriage has led me to treasure the people in my life even more. Here's to all the mom's out there who have dealt with loss. This weekend, I am praying for you. Believe me, I love Mothers Day but it sure is hard to handle Mothers Day after loss. After a miscarriage, Read the full post >>>
Health & Mindset Resources During Quarantine
There are so many amazing resources available online right now for people while stuck at home. I decided to put all of my favorites together here - my list of health & mindset resources during quarantine - because we might as well make the most of this quarantine. We can all do this - one day at a time. I keep on seeing more and more websites, bloggers, businesses, etc. Read the full post >>>
5 easy tips to improve a bad mama day
Some days are so rough as a mama - the kids are sick, the laundry pile seems to double every hour, the bathrooms are a disaster, you feel like all you have been doing is yelling and you haven't showered in days. I had to come up with 5 easy tips to improve a bad mama day - because there is hope. You can turn your day around. Get over the fact that you are not going to make every meal perfectly Read the full post >>>
How to have real girlfriends as a grown-up
I remember getting a best friend necklace in the third grade. I also remember feeling like a third wheel to girlfriends later on in high school and college. Finding - and keeping - real friendships can be a challenge and it doesn't get any easier as a grown-up - we now have to juggle work, housework, our kids, their friendships, their schoolwork and everything else! Here are my thoughts Read the full post >>>
How to reduce the likelihood of prescription drug abuse within your community
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #ConsumerDrugTakeBack #LifeInCheck This is a tough topic but one that needs to be discussed - how to reduce the likelihood of prescription drug abuse within your community. Yes, illegal drugs are a big problem in today's society and I know this it is a problem in Read the full post >>>
Nope, you’re not invited to this one, sweetheart.
Today, my 7-year-old daughter, Madilyn, came home from school in tears. She asked me if I knew about her friend's birthday party and I said, "Nope, you're not invited to this one, sweetheart." The tears welled up in her eyes and I could just feel the anxiety and I just gave her a big hug and said, "No worries! We have other plans that day anyway!" (We really don't but we will do something fun.) Read the full post >>>
Top 9 tips to avoid Super Bowl stress eating
Here are my ideas regarding how to prevent Super Bowl stress eating because the big game is coming up this weekend which results in lots and lots of yummy food! Sure, pizza, wings and beer may be at your Super Bowl party, yet you can totally stay on track and eat some healthier game treats and not be stressed about food! You don't have to kill your healthy eating plan entirely. Plus, there are Read the full post >>>
Top 7 tips for a less stressful holiday season
Here are my top 7 tips for a less stressful holiday season. I told my mom, "Wow, the holidays are a lot of work as a grown-up!" Yes, yes they are - if you make it that way. The holidays bring on a ton of demands - cookie making, present buying and wrapping, budgets, debt, family get togethers, family drama, cleaning, parties - yes, a ton of demands. Sure, these things are fun but when all Read the full post >>>
How to prepare kids to face prescription drugs
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #LICDrugDisposal I am a big believer in not hiding tough realities from my girls but I have been struggling with this one - how to prepare kids to face prescription drugs. I am excited to partner with LifeInCheck to spread the word about where to deposit leftover prescription Read the full post >>>
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