Summer Fun Happy June! The boys have one last week of school, and the sun is starting to come out more. This can only mean one thing. Summer fun is about to begin! The boys are very excited to get their bikes out, run through the sprinkler, and stay up late. If only that meant sleeping in too! While I want my boys to have plenty of summer fun, I also like to keep some … [Read more...]
Learning to Say No…Without the Guilt
Say No As I mom, I say no to my kids all the time. "No, you can't have another treat." "Can you stay up until 10 pm? No." "No, you can't jump off the couch and onto your brother." However, when it comes to myself, it's harder to say no. I like to keep busy, but sometimes I overwhelm myself. Too many activities, too much work, and not enough rest. Getting sick this … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning: Body, Mind, and Space
Spring Cleaning Even though it's only about 30 degrees outside, Spring is finally here in the Midwest. Well, at least technically. So, that means it's time for Spring cleaning! Not only are we going to work on cleaning and refreshing our house, but I want to work on cleaning up my eating and my attitude. It's going to be a lot of work, but I'm actually looking … [Read more...]
March 2019 Goals: Feeling Good Inside and Out
March 2019 Goals I am ready for Spring. Beyond ready. I've had enough snow, cold, and sick days to last me until next winter. March 2019 goals are all about wellness, both inside and out. I've gotten a head start on becoming more active by ramping up my steps per day, especially this last week. As I mentioned in this post, 10,000 steps is actually a lot more than I thought … [Read more...]
December 2018 Goals: Bring on the Holidays
December 2018 No matter how hard I tried to fight it, we are right in the middle of holiday season. In recent years, my anxiety and stress levels don't allow me to fully enjoy this time of year, so I can't say I was really looking forward to it. However, this year and this season have been OK. Not entirely great, but not exactly terrible either. So, I'm ready to face December … [Read more...]
