Posted: April 19, 2013
I had seen this video making its way around social media, but didn't take the time to sit down and watch it until this morning. I knew it would be good. It sure sounded impactful. But I didn't expect to get teary...I just didn't. But then I needed a tissue! What a positive message -- that we are our worst critics and others see us for our true beauty. Please take a moment to watch the video below and make a promise to be less harsh with yourself. ... Read more » about More Beautiful than You Think - Dove
Posted: December 9, 2012
I understand that life is busy. I really do. As you may remember, I recently quit my job as a full time accountant and made the switch to stay-at-home-mom. I’ve seen and lived both sides. They’re both hard and extremely busy. Add blogging and helping with my hubby’s business, packing, selling a house, moving, and house-shopping, and some days I wonder how I’ve made it through! But there will be free days (or a free Saturday) when you have no "schedule." ... Read more » about Embrace the Mess + Other Parenting Words of Wisdom
Posted: November 20, 2012
Remember the Blend Retreat way back in May where I got to meet the most awesome healthy like-minded group of friends?!? Well, my blend (blogger + friend) Lindsay, is starting an awesome holiday challenge to help keep us motivated and encouraged in our health goals over the next 6 weeks. I love her idea and want to share it with all of YOU to see if you'll participate. ... Read more » about Elf for Health: Holiday Challenge
Posted: November 1, 2012
I am just me
- I am a real person.
- I don't blog as a "business."
- I try not to take things too personally (like negative comments), but I inevitably do.
- There will always be someone more _______ than me... more organized, more "together", more skinny, more "healthy", more vegetarian, more thoughtful about GMOs and pesticides, more fit, more composed, more _____...
- I still want to lose more weight but have been plateaued.
Posted: August 10, 2012
Hello friends! I mentioned the other day on Facebook that Wednesday was MY day. I spent it shopping, cooking, blogging, photographing, formalizing some business ideas, and party planning!! What are we celebrating? Babycakes' 2nd birthday, of course! I admit, I think I'm a pretty good mom...most of the time. I even let my toddler run around the house naked sometimes. And I feed her lots of vegetables. ... Read more » about A Momentous Occasion: Babycakes is Turning 2!
Posted: August 7, 2012
My toddler's desire to run around the house naked increases by the minute. Those of you with 2 year olds totally understand! She has a newfound desire to strip down naked in an attempt to "try" to go potty on the big girl potty, but inevitably she gives up on that and just runs around the house in her birthday suit. I think secretly she just likes the feeling and freedom of being naked. It's like when you've been out in cold weather totally bundled up in down jackets, long underwear, wool socks, etc... ... Read more » about Our Words Matter + {My Pretty Body}
Posted: July 25, 2012
Remember that second round of goals I posted back on May 17th? No? Well, evidently me neither because I haven't been doing very well at working towards them! So, rather than waiting for the entire summer to pass me by and THEN admit that I am nowhere close to meeting my goals, I am taking a moment this day to stop, reflect, refocus, and get back on track. Are you good at getting back on track? ... Read more » about Goals Round 2 - UPDATE
Posted: July 20, 2012
I love sharing
my story. But beyond that, deep down, I really love that I
have a story to share! This has been a life-changing year for me, both getting healthy AND developing my love for writing/blogging. The past few weeks have been especially exciting, as I have had a number of articles written and published in various magazines, websites, and other blogs. Today I want to highlight a few of them so that you can see them too and celebrate with me!
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