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
After the year we all just had I don't expect anyone to approach this year in full force with a long list of goals or resolutions. My biggest goal for this year is to give myself grace, especially when things don't always go as planned. Regardless of your approach to this year and whether or … Continue reading Books for the New Year
One of my biggest challenges since becoming a mother has been balancing everything, especially time for myself. Even a year and a half later I still struggle to find balance sometimes. But I've learned that taking time for ME is important to help me find the energy, patience and motivation to balance everything else. Today … Continue reading Making Time For Yourself as a Mom
Being at home for so long has been difficult at times. It would be easy to dwell on all of the things I can't currently do. Instead I have been using this time to focus on the positive and find little joys in every day. I've been spending my days creating an environment that brings … Continue reading How I’m Using This Time at Home to Improve My Mood
Last week my baby turned one. ONE YEAR OLD.... How did this happen? This has truly been the fastest year of my life. I know it is cliche but it feels like just a few weeks ago they placed my tiny, beautiful boy on my chest to meet for the first time. I remember it … Continue reading A Year of Motherhood
Happy Friday! this week has been crazy. I actually had this post planned for last Friday but never got around to posting. Anyway, I can't believe it is already November! I am so excited for the approaching holiday season. Even though Jack is too little to really understand what is going on I am so … Continue reading Living Lately No. 50
Happy Friday! Can you believe its already almost October?! This month has really flown by and I know the rest of the year will too!It is finally starting to feel like fall around here and I am so excited. I have some fun projects lined up this season that I can't wait to share. But … Continue reading Living Lately No. 49
Most of my life I have struggled with body image. Always unsatisfied with how I looked and constantly trying to achieve what I thought was the only acceptable body type (I know better now that there isn't one perfect size and shape). Sometimes taking unhealthy measures to get there (extreme diets, excessive exercise, etc.). I … Continue reading What Pregnancy Taught Me About Self Love
In honor of Earth Day I wanted to talk about different ways to "go green". It can seem like an overwhelming task and while a full lifestyle change would be great, it isn't always realistic. So today I am sharing 4 simple ways you can make an effort to be more environmentally conscious. Grocery & … Continue reading 4 Simple Ways to Go Green
Ever since finding out we were pregnant I have become much more aware of how much money I spend on unnecessary things (like eating out and shopping) and also how much "stuff" we have that we don't need or use. With the help of our families we have started to organize and get the house … Continue reading Less is More: A Year of Cutting Back (Shopping Detox)
