Being a stay at home mom or dad can be a challenging task. Finding a healthy balance between socialization and personal time can often lead to burnout. However, hosting a play date can help moms …
Unanswered Prayers
I have only sporadically been updating this blog. You see, back in mid-July we moved from California back to Illinois for my husbands job. We had already placed a sizable down payment on a home …
6 Family Road Trip Hacks Everyone Needs
Going on a road trip with kids is no easy task! They always seem like such a fantastic idea when you are preparing them. Discovering new places on the open road, the freedom to take …
Four Years Ago…
It’s been 4 years (6/23) since my hiking accident. You can’t tell from this picture but I’m pretty beat up, scratched up, and bruised…and yet I still love the mountains and hiking. I even wrote …
Finding Bravery
Often, during periods of discomfort, we feel the Universe has cursed us. It may appear that there is no hope in sight, and no hope for ensuing assistance. But as we focus on our suffering …
9 Incredibly Simple Tips for Increasing Your Self-Motivation
Do you know how to motivate yourself to accomplish anything? Setting a goal is quite easy as we do this repeatedly throughout our daily lives. Remaining motivated to accomplish those goals, that is a different …
Creating an Awesome Home Gym
Are you a stay at home mom or a work at home mom who wants to get in shape? Do you work outside the home but can’t find time or funds to get to the …
Teaching My First Yoga Class
I taught my first public full-length Vinyasa yoga class yesterday. After a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course, you would think I would feel ready for anything. But, I was super nervous. Our theme/intention for the …
3-Steps to Successfully Reaching Any Goal
If you have had a hard time in achieving your goals in the past, it is most likely because your method to achieving your goals has been weak. To achieve any goals, you must do …
Where Is My “Edge?”
Where do I find my edge? This is a question that has been plaguing me since I was asked this question in a yoga class. The word “edge” is defined as: “the outside limit of …
5 Proven Ways to Keep Your Dreams Alive
Have you ever wondered how to keep your dreams alive when it seems like everything else is falling apart? Many people are afraid to follow their dreams and have a tendency to just resolve to …
The Mind Matters
“Without control over your mind, your mind will gain control over you.” Our minds hold our memories; gives us our thoughts, feelings, and views; and connects us to other people. Our mind is the opening …