As we prepare for another week of shelter-at-home, voluntary quarantine, social distancing, I’m seeking out ways to keep myself and my family in a positive head space about our current reality. One thing that has really helped us stay sane thus far, is getting outdoors a few times a day, even for just a few minutes at a time for a short walk. We are fortunate to have access to a lot of nature near our home and taking advantage of that gift has proven to be good for my attitude. Recently …
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5 New Year’s Resolutions You Might Actually Keep
As much as New Year’s resolutions get a bad rap from some folks, I just love the holiday itself and the process of setting a yearly goal. There is something so wonderful and refreshing about ending one chapter and welcoming whatever comes next with a cheer and a glass (bottle) of bubbles.. A few years ago I decided to switch up the way I think about my New Year’s Resolutions. In the past I had always chosen to focus on my health or finances but I wondered what would happen if I changed …
Prep for Work Travel Like a #MOMBOSS
Part 2: The Prep I’ve traveled for work throughout my entire career but after becoming a mother, the exercise of preparing to leave took on a whole new level of complexity and stress. It’s already a lot to have to think about everything that needs to be packed and planned for your own needs. Now layer on the worry of leaving the family on their own and the work of setting them up for success in your absence. The thought alone is enough to downright exhaust even the highest-energy super-mom on …
Things I’ve decided aren’t worth it
Do you ever feel like you're on a never-ending quest for balance? I do. Between doing my best to deliver at work, be present for my kiddos, stay connected to my spouse and run a household, it can be straight-up overwhelming at times to try and divide my time up appropriately. And as it should... our lives are fuller than ever and we as women are pulled into SO MANY directions. When was the last time you stopped and thought about your life and the balance you are (or aren't)achieving? Have …
Tips for Tiny Living
I’ve had so many friends and family express their disbelief over our current living situation so I decided to offer up some tips on how we’ve been surviving life in small spaces. Bear in mind that our living situation is temporary so these tips are tailored to a temporary “tiny house” living experience. Doesn’t tiny house sound so much better than camper or trailer? Hah! Who’s idea was this anyway? One way I’ve been staying sane through the chaos of having a baby, …