I have to admit one thing, first, before I move any further. Removing toxic people from my life is relatively new to me. I allowed those people that hurt me to remain in my life for far too long and it’s only been the past decade that I have finally been saying adios suckers. And…
Category: Mindset
In Defense of the Dark
I rinse the soap bubbles down the sink after supper and can’t help but look at the clock. My jaw drops a bit and I rejoice. It’s only 6:35! That means there’s over an hour and a half until bed. I tick off daily items on my mental to-do list: Supper? Check. Homework? Check. Dishes?…
What We’re Into This Week {Vol. 32}
What we’re listening to… BossBabe Podcast I’ve subscribed to this podcast based on a recommendation from a friend for a while now but I’ve only really started listening regularly. I really enjoy when Natalie hosts interviews with other inspiring women. I also really enjoy that the topics are deeper than simply how to make lots…
10 Self-Care Tips for Introverts
I recently saw something online that talked about how the “cool” thing right now is to be an introvert. As a true, lifelong introvert, I’m here to tell you, it’s not. And my husband is not. If you looked up “extrovert” in the dictionary, you’d see a picture of my husband. This is the biggest…
Vacation Part 2: Expectations vs. Reality
Another vacation… What was I thinking? Well, I went and did it. Something that I am sure many of us do all too often. What is this “it” you may ask? I had expectations for a family trip. I mean seriously, WHAT WAS I THINKING? After each vacation I always tell myself that I am…
What We’re Into This Week {Volume 24}
What we’re obsessed with… Wanderlust Festival OB-SESSED. This was the most well-organized festival I have ever attended. It was the anti-Fyre Fest. From the ease of scheduling to the signage and shuttling, not a detail was missed. Aside from the pure organizational magic, the classes, workshops, and events were all killer, too. I yoga-ed, I…
6 (Easy to Implement) Ways to Add Self Care to Your Daily Routine
I think that for my first 5 years of “momming” I made no time for myself. At all. I had two boys very close together; 14 months apart to be exact. I used to joke that I was pregnant for two years straight and I still joke that I haven’t slept through the night in…
4 Reasons Moms Should Limit Screen Time, Too
So, what is your subconscious, anyway? I’ll bet you know the definition subconsciously. But, just to review, the dictionary.com definition of the subconscious is: of or concerning the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one’s actions and feelings. Furthermore, our subconscious contains all our memory, habits, beliefs,…
What We’re Into This Week {Volume 20}
What we’re thankful for… Hand Blenders This spring, with all of the rain and damp weather, I’ve been making my favorite carrot soup (check out the recipe below) just about every week. I used to blend it in batches with my Ninja, but I recently purchased a hand immersion blender and it has been life…
7 Ways for New Mamas to Better Their Days
Ever feel like you are stuck in a mommy rut? I know, I sure did, for my son’s first 3ish, or so, years. It’s something I like to call it, “The New Mom Fog”. I was overwhelmed and couldn’t quite see out of it. The idea of making any major changes or strides in improving…