How will we ever learn to manage these new, more challenging than ever before, times?

I have always been one to take on many tasks. Always moving, always doing. The more the challenge, the more satisfying. Balancing, coordinating, and challenging myself has always been my way. I think I have finally met my match though, in this “new normal” and in motherhood. The one challenge that has me trying to …

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Work it Wednesday: Unplug

My readers, have you unplugged recently? Have you done something just for you so you can be a better you after you have? If not, I encourage you to. Also, this is a preface into what to expect the next four days from me. My husband and I celebrate our ten year wedding anniversary on …

Work it Wednesday: Choosing to grow together

This Work it Wednesday, I am choosing to focus on a growth mindset. I have big dreams, and I want so badly to achieve them. And likewise, I want to help others in achieving their goals. I want to help you! If you are reading this on my blog, I’d love for you to comment. …

Work it Wednesday: Believe in the journey – an homage to the barre

Tomorrow I complete an eight week program. A program that has transformed me in a way I didn’t think possible, especially in just two short months. What program could have this much impact? Well, as silly as it may sound, a fitness program. But this fitness program is far more than just exercise. This Barre …

Work it Wednesday: Inspiration and Motivation

Have you ever used affirmations to enrich your daily life? What about motivational sayings or inspirational quotes? Let's be honest, sometimes we can all use an extra boost and inspiration, whether it be in our parenting lives or otherwise. If you've been following along with me, I am currently working on not raising my voice …

Work it Wednesday: Controlling the snap response

This Work it Wednesday is all about parenting. Kids benefit, and parents benefit. Really, a win-win situation, if done right. I’ll be honest, it’s a great day if I can count on two hand how many times I raise my voice or snap at my kids. And it’s a really great day if I can …

Work It Wednesday: Powering through the week

Have you ever felt like you needed to power through the week to get to the weekend? This can be a common feeling, especially if there are plans we look forward to on the weekend. When this occurs, we tend to start off our week strong. And Wednesday can be our momentum we need to …

Work it Wednesday: Let’s do a cleanse

Have you ever done a cleanse before? Diet or otherwise? I have given myself cleansing moments before. Some cleansing comes from skincare products or services, like a facial. Some cleansing comes in the form of a good de-clutter and home cleanse. Then there are dietary cleanses... Dietary cleanses have always seemed so terrifying to me. …

Work It Wednesday: Clean those bathrooms

Sometimes we have to get up and do the things we don’t want to do. You know what I’m talking about. The gross, dirty tasks we have been putting off for too long. No, I’m not talking about changing diapers, though that needs to get done too. I’m talking about cleaning the bathrooms. If you …

Work it Wednesday: Mix it up

Let’s face it, the monotony is driving the kids crazy. And, likewise, the parents. The same exact routine day after day is bringing us all down. So today, on Work it Wednesday, we mixed it up! Not for the benefit of the parents, but to help the kids out with their motivation and excitement. Today …