As I was thinking about motivating and inspirational topics for this Motivational Monday, One thing kept popping into my head was: ask for what you need. About a year ago, I wrote a post similar to this when I desperately needed some time to myself (read it here). I asked my mom to provide the much-needed break for me and… View Post
One of the worst sounds in the world is the sputtering of the vehicle engine. When you need to leave the house immediately and the engine is not humming happily your heart sinks… you are alone too. Sure- you can call a friend to give your vehicle a jump, but that will easily take over thirty minutes to get back… View Post
Today I tried to get ready for church and cried, big juicy tears. Nothing fit or looked good on me. Nine years and four different pregnancies has left its mark and toll on my body. I cried in my closet looking at all of my beautiful clothes that ones fit my body. I mourned the body I had before I… View Post
“Mom, what are we gonna do today?” “What’s for dinner tonight?” “Can I have a snack?” Oh, the questions. So. Many. Questions. It’s Summer break, which for me, means working from home while balancing two precocious girls. Most days, they are a delight and I’m sublimely grateful I get extra time to make memories and laugh at their discoveries. Finding… View Post
Six Reasons Why You NEED Healthy Apple Dessert Nachos in Your Life: This dessert uses up the “partially-eaten-by-a-toddler” apples, thus reducing food waste 🙂 Am I the only mom that finds nibbled-on apples around the house, multiple times a day? #4kidproblemsmaybe? You’ll be packing in healthy fats from two different sources: almond butter and cold milled flaxseed– both super-good for… View Post
Living in modern times with contemporary women, traditional family roles have shifted. In the majority of situations mom is still very much the “CEO of the family”. Scheduling doctors’ visits, coordinating carpool, choosing and engaging in the “right” activities at the “right” age and running the overall household, to name a few. No big deal. It’s a short list, right? Kidding!!… View Post
Summer-time… endless season of children eating and snacking. Want to feed your kids so they STAY FED? Today I’m sharing my favorite healthy breakfast hacks to meet one or more of these requirements: Ideas that work to simplify breakfast time. Healthy, delicious, kid-friendly breakfasts. Feed a morning crowd with minimal prep and maximum fun. Most importantly- these ideas do NOT… View Post
I know I cannot be the only one with a fave bra! You know: it fits just right, you choose over any other bra, and you should probably wash before wearing it for the eight time in a row (oops). I actually have two favorite bras. One is a sports bra from Walmart that I purchase when I was pregnant… View Post
My husband’s favorite menu item at Texas Roadhouse (besides their delectably un-healthy ribs) is the “Smothered Chicken”. It’s a healthier dinner option and it is DELICIOUS! I have tried three or so different “copy-cat” mushroom chicken recipes I’ve found online, trying to mimic Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken, but they have not come close… until this one. Yesterday I was trying… View Post
