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”

Things I LOVE Thursday

Admittedly, its been like a hundred years since I did one of these Thursday posts but here it is! There is absolutely no rhyme or reason to this one, just a few of my new faves that I want to share with you guys this week! Muscle Milk Coffee House Protein Shake Yes, I am aContinueContinue reading “Things I LOVE Thursday”

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”

Taking the Guilt out of Taking time for “Me”

Who wouldn’t love to blow off all responsibilities and spend the day at the spa, or heading to workout then brunch with a friend. What about taking time to tend to your mental health with a self led meditation or guided counselling session for the heart and soul? The thing I have encountered as aContinueContinue reading “Taking the Guilt out of Taking time for “Me””

Defining Me : January Wrap Up

Wow, does anyone else feel like that was the quickest month EVER?! Phew, I am still sweating from the race from start to finish that was January! It is not lost on me that the saying goes, “Time flies, when you’re having fun” and I can truly say that I strived to make my JanuaryContinueContinue reading “Defining Me : January Wrap Up”

Defining “Me”… January

This year, I am not just looking to promote some New Year, New Me mentality for myself or anyone else, but as I mentioned in my previous post, I really am someone who is motivated by the start of a new calendar year! If you follow me on Instagram {@momdaymotivation} you have seen my umpteenContinueContinue reading “Defining “Me”… January”

Things I LOVE Thursday: Self Care Edition

Tis the season to be jolly, but some times it feels more like Tis the season to be exhausted and run off your feet! Am I right?! So, this calls for a little self reflection on self care. Self care can be about those little indulgences we do for ourself but at its core selfContinueContinue reading “Things I LOVE Thursday: Self Care Edition”

Things I Love Thursday! Holiday Prep Edition

The holiday season is upon us and if you celebrate Christmas you may have already started trimming the tree and hanging the lights, if not, chances are you’re getting ready to! Sitting by the tree last night I was thinking about what I love about the lead up to the Big Day! Thus, this editionContinueContinue reading “Things I Love Thursday! Holiday Prep Edition”

Things I Love Thursday : Disneyland Edition

It’s Thursday again and I am back from vacation, ready to share with you my LOVE for all things Disney! More specifically, Disneyland California because to do a list about Disney as a whole would take a LONG time and I’m not sure I’d be able to narrow it down !! Last week we hadContinueContinue reading “Things I Love Thursday : Disneyland Edition”

Confidence, a work in progress

I want to talk about confidence. Building it, owning it, striving for it, getting it. Confidence building is one of those things that I am simultaneously proud to say I am working on and ashamed to say I struggle with. What a mess of emotions that comes with struggling with self esteem and being confident.ContinueContinue reading “Confidence, a work in progress”