Posted May 3, 2019
I’ve been wondering how to write about my Mom2.0 experience for the last few days. I didn’t want to list all the amazing things I learned (I have pages and pages and notes from the 12 sessions/talks I attended). Saying “It was amazing and I already bought my ticket for… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted March 26, 2019
“If he doesn’t ever do anything, why do you care that he’s leaving for a week?” These words were spoken to me by a male co-worker, friend, and father of two young boys. Upon hearing them, I was silent. It was one of those times when one well-spoken sentence causes a… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting, Prairie Life
Posted March 5, 2019
It’s NOT selfish to take care of yourself. This is one of the hardest lessons of Motherhood. At least for me. It’s one I keep relearning over and over and OVER again. And even when I’ve done a great job practicing self-care, I still experience that ever so present guilt.… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted January 11, 2019
Last month I met with Guru Joe to chat about how I’ve been doing. I’m proud to say that I have been feeling more joyful and balanced. I can see how learning how to soften (towards myself and others) has led to a feeling of calm strength that I’ve never… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted January 1, 2019
I LOVE New Year’s Resolutions, though I often pick a theme or word to focus on rather than a specific goal.
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted December 18, 2018
My story is not special. Of this, I have no doubt. There are millions of stories that are more tragic, more heart-rending than mine. But, they aren’t mine. And this one is. It’s a story I’ve told a thousand times, and that’s not an exaggeration. Most days I can look… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted November 16, 2018
I’m sitting here typing this as my 10-year-old daughter is in an operating room. It’s her 6th surgery (give or take) so you’d think I’d be a pro by now. And to a certain extent, I am. The paperwork and pre and post-operation instructions are no biggie. I know exactly… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted November 13, 2018
It kills me that I can’t figure out how to get the this to type Brene Brown’s name correctly, with the accent above the last e. And yes I see the irony of that based on the title of her book. If you liked Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted October 12, 2018
The other day my girl Sabrina Spears shared a post about working from home. Her hastag was #IAmAMomFirst And OH HOW I LOVED IT. It resonated so much with me and where I am in my life right now… Tiptoeing back into the work force, and trying to figure out… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted September 25, 2018
Do you dream of a place you can go to… Get a massage Eat a hot meal Get pampered Be treated like royalty Take time to Invest in yourself Enjoy a good laugh Have time to relax with a fun loving group of friends Then the Bestie Weekend Getaway in… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Life As It Happens, Parenting
