Numbers This week has been busy and challenging, but again, I'm trying to focus on the good that happened. I've seen this on a few blogs before, so I wanted to try it myself. A way to count what I'm grateful for with numbers. It will be less confusing once I start. I promise! Let's get right to the numbers. What I'm Grateful for by the Numbers 5 days of … [Read more...]
Surviving Summer Schedules: Tips for Work and Play
Surviving Summer Schedules Summer is a time for relaxing, playing in the sun, and enjoying a much-needed break. But, it can also be about work, school, and getting things done. I'm using the summer to work on my blog and teach more dance classes, while my boys are all going to summer school and participating in activities like swim lessons and baseball. Of course we have to … [Read more...]
Last-Minute Gifts: Holiday Guide and Round-up
*This is NOT a sponsored post, however, I did receive some products for reviews or as gifts. All honest opinions are my own. My Amazon Affiliate links are also included. Last-minute gifts Are you done with all of your Christmas shopping? Yeah. Me neither. Well, that's OK. I have plenty of last-minute gifts for everyone on your list. I think I'm still in denial that … [Read more...]
Sleep: 4 things I’ve been doing instead
Sleep I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with sleep. I love to sleep, and I hate when I can't get enough of it. I also love, love, love when my children sleep through the night or sleep in late (I'm talking 6:30 or 7 am late,) or take a nap. They are more pleasant to be around, they are less demanding, and they have more energy (if that's possible?) in a good … [Read more...]
In a Funk? Five ways to get you out of it.
Funk No, I'm not talking about that weird smell coming from the very back of the refrigerator. I'm talking about my mood lately. I've been in a funk. Crabby, moody, and not very nice are all probably ways my family would describe me these last couple days. It's all well deserved and more. I've been feeling a little overwhelmed, and letting my emotions get the best of me. … [Read more...]