I entered a new decade yesterday and I’ve been more emotional about it than expected. Don’t get me wrong, it has nothing to do with getting older or now being in my 30’s. In fact I’ve looked forward to this day for a long time. My emotions have come from feeling so incredible blessed for … Continue reading Thoughts on 30
I think one of the biggest mistakes you can make as a parent is thinking that you don’t need help. Whether it’s from friends and family, parenting books, or medical professionals, you will NEED help. You can’t do it all on your own and you need to be open to learning new things no matter … Continue reading My Favorite Parenting Accounts
Happy January, everyone! I hope your holidays were full of joy! The start of a new year can often feel full of hope, the promise of a clean slate. But it can also add feelings of pressure and disappointment. The idea that who you are now isn’t good enough, that “new year, new you” mentality. … Continue reading Hello 2023
I love supporting small businesses and it just so happens that some of my favorite brands are small businesses! With today being Small Business Saturday I thought I would round up a list of my favorite shops! Alice Walk: This brand has built up a pretty big hype and there’s a reason. Everything they make … Continue reading My Favorite Small Businesses
When the nook and kindle started to become popular I was so opposed. I swore I would never own one. As a major bookworm I didn’t understand why anyone who truly loved books would want to read on a tablet. I held onto this opinion for about 10 years. Then fast forward to life with … Continue reading I Bought Something I Said I Never Would
With Thanksgiving this week and the holiday season I wanted to share some thoughts on gratitude. While Thanksgiving is obviously a day we celebrate what we are thankful for, I try to spend time each day focusing on gratitude. I find that it helps keep me grounded and to look on the bright side even … Continue reading Daily Gratitude
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness month. Mental health isn't something I talk about often, but depression and anxiety is something I have struggled with for years. I don't avoid talking about it out of shame or embarrassment, I struggle to put my thoughts about it into words. But since this month is focused on … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Maternal Mental Health
Time slipped away from the this weekend and after having a lovely Mother's Day I never got around to typing up my recap of Part 4- L: Love People Well. I really loved this section and its talk of integrity, kindness, and legacy. All important aspects of growth and pursuing a better life, this section … Continue reading Book Club: Growing Boldly Part 4
Happy Monday, friends! I'm back with a little recap of Part 3 of Growing Boldly- I: Imagine the Life You Dream Of. With each section of this book I keep reading words that I needed to hear. Its helping me to see things in a new perspective, clear my head, and find motivation to pursue … Continue reading Book Club: Growing Boldly Part 3
At the beginning of the year I set a word for myself rather than a goal. A word I wanted to focus on in all areas of my life: intention. I will admit I haven't always been doing a great job focusing on intention or intentional living, but I feel like I have made a … Continue reading Intentional Living: Changing How I Use Social Media
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