As part of my new year goals, I wanted to really focus on writing again for myself and practicing more gratitude. I also realized that I tend to have a very “all or nothing” personality which has stopped me from completing certain goals in the past.…
Every year I hear the same thing–“you don’t get a flu shot? But what it you get the flu?” And I just smile, nod, and move along with my day. We were never “flu shot people” and when I lived home, I was usually coerced into…
FYI: This is a raw, post that won’t be talking about essential oils, crunchy mom life, or even vegan fancy pants cosmetics and recipes. So, if hearing about my manic mood swings isn’t for you? Come back in a week when I’m talking about a new…
Somehow some way, I’m the mama of a toddler. Leo’s second birthday was on November 21 and we had a low-key celebration at home complete with a baby shark cake made by Keith and a breakfast of pumpkin munchkins (who am I???) At each new milestone,…
One of my favorite things to learn about people is their day to day routine. How they plan, what they do to get ready, and even what they eat. When others start their day super inspired and ready to go it motivates me to do the…
Who else needs to detox their entire dang lives? No one? Just me? Whenever I’m on the struggle bus and want to really make sure I’m honoring my own self care as a wife and mama, I usually do a mask. If you’ve been following me…
Oh, Insta! How I love you more than almost every other social media platform. I could scroll you for days imagining new ways to organize my essential oils, floral flats, and scarf collection. All while drinking my Turmeric lattes and reflectively journaling. I feel like lately…
Last year at this time I was really busy planning Leo’s first birthday. Obviously as a good Italian mama, it had to be a sweet shindig. So, we had custom invites made (thanks, husband!) and got them printed out. I frantically addressed envelopes and stamped cards…
So, here we are in the beginning of September. I’m 30 pounds down and my vibe is sky high. Most days. There are other times where I can’t get out of my own way, yell at everyone in my house, and then want to know where…
This year for Mother’s Day and for gifts in general we’re trying to do more “experiences” and less “stuff.” Ever since I was pregnant I wanted to float. I read about sensory deprivation chambers and float tanks and they seemed trippy as heck, so obviously I…