Move over #HotGirlSummer there’s a new chick in town and her name is #SlowGirlSummer. What is #SlowGirlSummer? A hashtag that has been popularized on tiktok; this is a phrase that emphasizes self-care and taking time for yourself. Think about...
I cleaned my daughter Tessa’s room for her today. It’s something that always overwhelms her. I made sure not to snoop or pry, as it was not intended to be an invasion, but it was meant as an act of love. It’s easy to get on kids about the state of...
There are several firsts a person remembers in their life. Recently I got to experience one of those with my daughter. I feel like it was an epic first, but if I’m being honest with myself, it was way better for me than her. It was her first concert...
I realized the other day that I have about 4 summers left with my oldest before she graduates high school and goes off to college. UUUGH! That really puts things into perspective. I want to create a magical summer and do fun things to create core...
I recently sent my husband a text that said, “Random thought: I really wish I liked camping.” He replied in agreement. I see pics of people in the woods and it looks so peaceful and lovely. I think, that must be so nice. Then I remember the one time...
I am an outside girl. I love crisp breezes, the beach at sunset, and watching as the stars get caressed by campfire smoke. As I’ve grown older, I feel like open space has become more of a need than just a want. I need the TV turned down more often...
This phrase has stuck with me since taking my first yoga class. I remember the instructor saying always end on something positive. I never thought much into it. I even started to teach that way saying this phrase. Until a year ago. Why is saying...
I’m a knitter. Not a good one, but nevertheless I persist. Knitting is yoga for the mind and I have a head filled with hummingbirds. Some say they try to knit away the crazy. That is a pretty good description. My two favorite parts of knitting are...
School days are done! Summer has arrived! Time for my annual speech about chores, and how “just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you are all just going to be laying around here the whole time.” Time for my annual declaration that I’m going to make a...
What happened to May? From January to June this has been the fastest school year yet. Now that it’s officially June, my kids are out of school and my work schedule has to shift and looks a bit different. It feels like I went from sprinting in...