When my husband, Sam, and I first got together our love was easy. We’d go to dinner, get drinks, or jump in the car on a whim and go camping for the weekend. We knew that when we had kids, things would change, but didn’t really dwell on it. I had co-workers tell me to wait at least five years after we married before having kids, so that we’d have our own time to enjoy each other and our freedom. Of course, me being me, I did the exact opposite and...
Read MoreWhen was the last time you actively chose to remove yourself from every possible distraction? No phone, no tv, no external stimuli of any kind? Never? Aside from sleep, we just don't ever unplug. From the time we wake to the time we set the phone on the nightstand, we are constantly under siege from outside opinions and activity.
Read MoreGuys, I am so excited to share that my blog post on the importance of meditation was published by Elephant Journal!! It was a goal of mine to be published this year, and I'm so thrilled that it came to fruition. Here's to hitting more goals in 2017! Please click the link to check it out on Elephant and share it if it speaks to you. ❤️
Read MoreI never allowed fearful thoughts to take over, even when it was hard for me to catch my breath. I treated the pain like riding a wave; trusting that I wouldn't drown.
Read MoreOne of my favorite shows, Chopped, challenges competitors to make delicious meals out of seemingly random ingredients. I am no chef, but I enjoy pretending I'm on the show when faced with a surplus of leftovers or fruit that's a tad too ripe.
Read MoreAlbert Einstein once said, “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” Since starting a blog I have been asked countless times why I was doing it, and the question honestly caught me off-guard. For me, writing is a facet of expression, a way I can share who I am with those who know me, or think they do.
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