Today has been one of those days. It’s been a day when I’ve been called to challenge myself in uncomfortable but meaningful ways. It’s been a day when, although my emotions are running high and at the surface, I have to put on my many hats as a mom, military spouse and a support personContinueContinue reading “Reflections & Resilience”
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Showing Up for You
Before anything else or anyone else, make sure you’re taking care of yourself. If you’re not treating yourself well on the inside, you will not be happy or healthy on the outside. Self-care is essential to your wellness. – Unknown The thing about being a woman, and specifically a woman in the middle of aContinueContinue reading “Showing Up for You”
Sometimes, we just have to Push Pause
I had big plans for this week and today especially but this morning I am realizing I need to take a beat and push pause for today. I have a few drafts of blogs I want to share with you, I have some personal admin that needs to be taken care of, and I haveContinueContinue reading “Sometimes, we just have to Push Pause”
When are we going “home”?
When you are a military family, you get a lot of questions, especially from your own children, as they start to recognize that their lives are different than the lives of their peers. As April is the month of the military child and celebrates the remarkable resilience of our children, it was “perfect” timing forContinueContinue reading “When are we going “home”?”
Things I LOVE Thursday
It is THURSDAY friends! And, its official, T.I.L.T. (Things I Love Thursday) is making a comeback! Having such a large gap between these T.I.L.T. posts, I have so many new things that I love, that I cannot possibly share them all with you today BUT I do have FIVE (5) random, fabulous things to share withContinueContinue reading “Things I LOVE Thursday”
PJs at 545pm? Yes, please!
So the thing about being a family where one parent can go away for weeks and months at a time, is that even in the days that are doing well on the home front, the team is missing a key player. When you’re on a hockey team, for example, and you’re on the top line,ContinueContinue reading “PJs at 545pm? Yes, please!”
Birthdays Eve
As I sit here, about to embark on a new decade, I’m so proud of the woman I became in my 30’s! I became a mom to three of the most beautiful babies on the planet. I survived gut wrenching loss and grief. I became fierce in my pursuit of self care and in doingContinueContinue reading “Birthdays Eve”
Milestone Markers
Guys, today marks the end of 2nd grade and Kindergarten for my little ladies and I am really feeling the pull of my heartstrings this year. I mean, yes I am normally emotional during these kinds of milestones, but this year has me feeling more. In fact, I think even my girls are feeling itContinueContinue reading “Milestone Markers”
On Becoming a Mom
For as long as I can remember, I have loved babies! I never questioned whether or not I wanted to have kids but just had to meet the right person and know we were ready to embark on a lifetime of adventure and responsibility. I also know that if my darling hubby had never comeContinueContinue reading “On Becoming a Mom”
5 Easy Ways to Be Your Own Priority
This month I am focusing on self love, self care and generally becoming a priority in my own day to day routine. This is no easy task friends! For a number of reasons, including being sick with a crazy cold, I am struggling to make this practice of self-care feel achievable for the long term.ContinueContinue reading “5 Easy Ways to Be Your Own Priority”
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