I want to give you some tips for simplifying the season, tips to avoid overwhelm and find balance during the holidays! It is such a special time of year and I know we get over stimulated easily. First thing I recommend you do is a time audit, list everything you think you need to do […]

“Confidence isn’t knowing ‘everyone likes me’ – it is being OK even if they don’t.” I have accepted that I am not for everyone, I am OK if not everyone likes me. The people I love and care about are the people that love and care about me. Your perceived weakness is actually your greatest […]

We all want to raise our children to be body positive and to live comfortably in the bodies they have; yet it can be hard because, as their parents, we have our own insecurities. These insecurities can come out in full force while raising children and children WILL pick up on them so it is […]

Nothing will impact your daughters view of herself more than seeing how you treat yourself. Let her SEE you smile while looking in the mirror. Let her HEAR you talk positively about how grateful you are for your body. Let her FEEL the confidence that exists in the home of a mother who knows her […]

I was hesitant at first to approach this topic because we are not by any means marriage experts, and this isn’t a list of “marriage tips” or marriage advice because I think those are sort of ridiculous because everyone’s marriage is unique so this is simply what works for me and my husband in our […]

I was originally going to talk about mom friendships but I realize there are a lot of people that aren’t mothers that could definitely benefit from discussing female friendship in general. So I want to talk about female adult friendship that so many of us need and crave. I am not a friendship expert but […]

The New Year can bring out the crazy fad dieter in all of us.  A couple years ago I decided to choose to live a healthier lifestyle year-round instead of looking for a quick fix that ultimately leads to failure and weight gain.  Rather than restricting myself with foods, I have learned to listen to […]

Heading into a new year always is a good reminder to prioritize your health!  Believe me when I say, small simple changes can make a huge difference in your overall health goals.  I have seen it in my own life.  I can feel it when I’ve had too many carbs and / or too much […]

Your body – no matter how many parts don’t work or look the way you want them to – is THE ONLY way you can be here, on planet earth, experiencing your life and fulfilling your purpose.   The only way you can scoop up your babies and hold them close.   The only way […]

  For a long time, I have felt that mental illness is something that should be talked about more often with an open heart and an open mind.   This is a conversation that I do not take lightly as I have family members and close friends who have struggled severely with different forms of […]