I may not know every rule or statistic, but I do know this: watching your kids excel in something they are passionate about is something special. Being a sports-mom has given me a front-row seat!
Category: Healthy Living
What I Thought Self-Care Was Vs What it Actually Looks Like Now (in my 40’s)
Somewhere along the way, I stopped chasing the picture-perfect version of self-care and started paying attention to what my body and mind were actually asking for. That shift changed everything.
6 Things I Learned From My Dog About How to be a Better Human
Dogs are the ultimate life coaches, teaching us vital lessons on stretching, excitement, rest, loyalty, and listening—minus the interrupting! So next time you catch your pooch staring out the window, just know they're mastering the art of Zen!
Smile: Make Life Beautiful Again
What's the first thing you notice about a person when you see them? Is it the color of their eyes? Maybe it's their outfit or the way they style their hair? For me, it's the smile. Sometimes, it's the lack thereof. I think a person's face (particularly their smile) can say so much about the person… Continue reading Smile: Make Life Beautiful Again
Running Made Me a Better Mom
Tonight...I ran! If you know me, I am not a runner...at all! In fact, I despise it! My husband is the runner in the family. Even when he's deployed on his submarine, he's always trying to fit in time for a treadmill run. It's pretty crazy how they cram a treadmill onto a submarine (just… Continue reading Running Made Me a Better Mom
OCD…An Idol?
As I sit down to write today, I must admit, I'm a bit frazzled. We are preparing for a flight back to the mainland and it's left me quite moody (just ask the kids!) It's not that I'm worried about the traveling itself. I'm not even worried about traveling alone with the kids. I'm far… Continue reading OCD…An Idol?
Magic Oils: My 1st Experience with Essential Oils
Wellness Wednesday Do you use essential oils? I'll tell you what! My Little Ladybug was complaining about ear pain today and I didn't have anything to help her. I felt awful. Apparently, the other day when we grabbed replacement children's medicines, I grabbed 2 "cold and coughs" instead of a pain reliever. I decided it… Continue reading Magic Oils: My 1st Experience with Essential Oils

