This may be the most important blog post I’ve written in my 3 years of blogging. I’ve been giving this little speech verbally as many times as I can since having a conversation with a urologist recently. My friend, the amazing Aleasha, reminded me of this talk today and said I should write about it. […]
Things All Kids Do That You Think Only Your Kids Do
I’ve been a mom for 19 years. That’s a lot of parenting. Some of it’s even been half way decent. I know, right? So I truly believe in my heart that this post has been 19 years in the making. There are a bunch of things, you see, that you think only YOUR children do. […]
Stuff I’m Afraid Of But Am Doing Anyway
“Always do what you are afraid to do.” Ralph Waldo Emerson What’s scaring the living daylights out of you right now? You know, those things you’re doing right now, or those things that are coming up that are terrifying and are keeping you up at night. Or worse, keeping you from falling asleep in the […]
Skirt Sports Giveaway! An $85 Value!
(because a few of you have told me you’re having trouble finding it, the giveaway is at the bottom where it says Rafflecopter Giveaway but please read the whole post anyway;) Well, I’m just a few months into my role as a Captain Ambassador with Skirt Sports and I have to say I am LOVING […]
Mother’s Day And Impossible Expectations
Before I even get into this post, I need to type some words to all my amazing friends who have struggled with infertility or have lost a child. This day is inexpressibly difficult and I want you all to know that I love you and that you are not forgotten. And to those of you […]
What #REALwomenmove Means To Me
I am dedicating this post to all the REAL WOMEN I move with. Love you girls more than I can say!! So glad you’re not perfect;). Skirt Sports is launching a new campaign. It’s called #REALwomenmove. And here’s the mission statement: We seek to change the perception of women and fitness by showing the world […]
3 More Days Until Movement 4 Freedom Begins!
Wow, I am getting really excited. Not for myself, this time. For the girls at My Refuge House. Girls who have lived much of their young lives in slavery and now, because of the work MRH is doing, they are receiving hope, training, love and safety. Did you know there are over 20 million slaves […]
Veestro Home Delivered Food REVIEW!
I received free product from the folks at Veestro and agreed to do this review. There was no requirement for me to be anything less than honest, and I was given no other compensation for this post. Enjoy! I’ve been a vegetarian for almost 10 years and am the ONLY plant only eater in my […]
Why I’m Glad I’m Not Raising Young Kids Right Now
We started our family in 1996. Yes, almost 2 decades ago, which is unbelievable to me as I can remember taking that pregnancy test like it just happened 10 minutes ago. Back then, we had a few options for where to get parenting advice. They were pretty straight forward and included the following: Our Family […]