Every year there’s a debate about resolutions. Do we make them or not? Do we instead choose a word for the year? Or do we let the year roll out as it does and go with the flow? Well, I have done all of the above at some point. I find that resolutions aren’t really […] Read more…
self care
Do you have a JOY list?
Over every Summer, I buy bridge books for my kids to do a bit of school over their break. They call these sessions, Mommy School. My daughter loves it. My son just likes to get it over with. In the books we use, it not only goes over academic lessons but they throw in some […] Read more…
How to love the Skin You’re In
Ever sit in front of the mirror and just look at you? Don’t freak out! It’s a great way to know when something changes. If you make a habit of just looking at you, you’ll begin to appreciate how amazing your body is and you’ll also notice if something changes because you’re checking it out […] Read more…
And Then There Was September
Recently, I realized I hadn’t been keeping track of my reading here like I used to. I’ve read so much and it’s hard to keep track. So today, I’m taking some time to look all the way back to September and some of the great reads I’ve come across. Some were brilliant, others made me […] Read more…
Apparently self care isn’t just spa treatments
It’s been a few years now where people can’t stop talking about self care. I am certainly in that group of people. While I think we all know that it is not always about having a spa day or some extravagant thing. It’s really the simple, daily things that make the biggest difference. If I’m […] Read more…
6 Things I’ve Given Up
The last year has made it clear that there are some things I just don’t need. I’ve been going through my closet to let go of clothes I haven’t worn in years – yes, years. I already gave away boxes of shoes. Some were brand new. Hindsight, I probably should have sold them. 2020 got […] Read more…
You Need To Hear This
We share all of these affirming messages with our children. We build them up and tell them they can change the world. At some point (hopefully) someone did that for us. Even if that isn’t the case, we always want better for our kids than what we had, right? So we seek to build them […] Read more…
7 Easy Ways to Love on Yourself
No one could blame you if you’ve fallen into a slump. Not having to get dressed everyday can change some things. For the last year, a lot of us haven’t needed to leave the house for work. Even when you have to show your face for work in a Zoom, sweatpants paired with a blouse […] Read more…
The Burnout is Real – Here’s the Cure
What has the last nearly twelve months looked like for you? Are you feeling the burnout yet. From what I can tell, many of us have hit a wall. I can hardly believe we’ve been in this pandemic that long. Yet, here we are. I started with some excitement because I would be home with […] Read more…
Valentine’s Day Status: Self Love
I’ve heard Valentine’s Day describe as Single Awareness Day and I’ve heard people complain that it’s just a set up to get you to overspend in a materialistic show of love. My husband and I don’t make a huge deal out of it but we always do something. At the same time, I’m all for […] Read more…
