CALM IN CRISIS Calm in crisis? So it’s been a week since I last wrote…Normal for me. But I’ve now had some time to reflect on things that are happening around us, and I’m trying to stay calm. 🙂 TIME TO PROCESS I know I shared last week that it’s been a time of more […]
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WHAT TO DO ON YOUR CORONA-CATION
CORONA-CATION You’re stuck at home with the kids. All of them. Whether it’s self imposed or the kids are part of a school district that has canceled classes, you’re probably wondering what to do during your time off…or as one of my friends called it, Corona-cation.😂 WE CAN BE SERIOUS AND STILL LIGHTHEARTED I’m certainly […]
I NEVER PLANNED TO BE A SAHM
SAHM I never planned to be a SAHM (stay-at-home-mom); it just kind of happened that way… BUSY, WORK LIFE When I got pregnant with Jac (our first child), I worked in customer service for a bank. I had a college degree, and figured myself quite capable of many jobs. We were leaving the area after […]
LIFE (A LITTLE) LESS HECTIC
Four Ways To Make Life Less Hectic… In today’s hectic world, sometimes we just needs some basic things to keep us on track and feel like we’re on top of things. Today, I’m sharing with you the top things that help me feel a little more grounded and not so overwhelmed, especially when I […]
REAL LIFE FRUSTRATION: MARGINALIZED
REAL LIFE FRUSTRATION So this is actually a pretty frustrating topic, and I’m sure there are other moms who can relate. But I was inspired to write the post after applying for credit and being denied. I thought it may happen this way, but for some reason Joe really wanted me to get the Rooms-To-Go […]
I LOVE BEING A STAY-AT-HOME-MOM
BEING A STAY-AT-HOME-MOM It can be a thankless job. It can be overwhelming. There is no time off, no sick days, and no monetary pay…but I love being a stay-at-home-mom. It’s actually not something I ever planned to be, but there were a number of factors that contributed to me staying home with the kids. […]
HOW TO SLAY LIKE CHALENE
The following contains affiliate links, please see my disclosure policy for more info. (Also, I wrote this on my own. Chalene did not approve it, but I think everyone should know about her.:) CHALENE JOHNSON: MY FITNESS FAV So this isn’t going to be my normal kind of post, but it does have to do […]
HOT N’ FIT MAMA’S CLUB-A REAL CLUB FOR MOMS
HOT N’ FIT MAMA’S CLUB For six and a half years now, I’ve been working out and trying to get into the best shape of my life. Getting into the best shape of my life has already happened, but each day I wake up I strive to be the best version of myself possible. I […]
Body After Baby: Dressing For The Body You Have, Not The Body You Had
Body After Baby: Your “New” Body Your body after baby is very different than your pre pregnancy body. Dressing for the body you have, not had really can be difficult after having children. I know we’ve all seen the women who bounce right back after pregnancy and don their skinny jeans the day they take […]
5 Reasons Scary Is A Good Thing In Fitness
 What Doesn’t Challenge Us Doesn’t Change Us The world of fitness can be scary when you’re new to it. What doesn’t challenge us doesn’t change us. I’m sure you’ve heard this saying before…And it’s true. How can you expect change when you keep doing the same thing over and over? Maybe we should figure […]