Is it "Over the Hill" or is 40 the new 20? Here's a look at 40 lessons I've learned through turning 40. Last week I turned the big 4-0 and people keep asking me how I feel about it. The truth is, I feel excited! As I've moved through different seasons I've encountered new lessons at each . . .
Parenting is Hard: Why Every Parent Needs a Village
Yes, raising children is hard. And that's why every parent needs a village. Here's what I've learned about why and how to build your own village. This is part 1 of a 2-part post. There's a trend in social media spaces to share, expound, joke, and commiserate on the difficulties of parenting. . . .
Mama, You Are Enough
A love note, from child to mom, on being enough. My third and youngest is my child who teaches me to trust myself as a mother - as a woman. Tonight, when she awoke in the middle of the night, I immediately heard her - I always do. When I scooped her up and sat down to snuggle her, she asked . . .
What Prioritizing You Looks Like
We know that making ourselves a priority is important. But how do we know what "prioritizing you" looks like in the practical day-to-day? Here's the approach I'm using to keep myself a top priority. In thinking about my New Years Intentions, I keep going back to the concept and importance of . . .
The Best Teas to Drink in Winter
Are you looking for something to hydrate you this winter and warm you from the inside out? Read on for the 5 best teas to drink in winter time. Right now, the weather is cold, the air is dry, and my body is screaming for hydration. But good grief, I have the hardest time drinking water in . . .
New Year Intentions: My Year of Magic
Are you hoping to have more joy and intention in the new year? I plan to do just that with a year of magic. This is my year of magic and rhythm. I've long had the motto of BALANCE. But lately, I've reshaped my concept of what balance is. Instead of being like a scale, where there's the "right" . . .