My life as a mom has (so far!) included 5 kids, 3 adoptions, 2 son/daughter in-laws, and 5 grandkids — plus 11 years homeschooling. So I’ve learned a thing or two along the way. Here’s a big one: that saying about “if mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy” is entirely true. Go ahead, ask me […]
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2017 Goals
I’m not a big resolution setter. After all, who can compare to the Godfather of Resolutions? But I do like to set goals, and the beginning of a new year is as good a time as any. I revisit my annual goals again at my birthday since the anniversary of my birth seems like another […]
10 simple healthy habits you can start today
As a homeschooling mom, I get how hard it can be to keep fitness and healthy eating as a priority. My latest example: in order to get out the door for a run, I’ve started bringing my youngest with me, even though I prefer my runs as alone time for clearing my mind. (He enjoys […]
Have-to vs Get-to
When I started running last year, I was very aware of that fact I shouldn’t take the ability for granted. Yes, I was slow. Yes, my asthma makes it more of a challenge sometimes, but still — I can run. I’d already been active but running was the thing I connected with my Dad, and […]
Reset
“We periodically find ourselves out of alignment with our true selves, and have to reset to get back into our proper groove. We have to remind ourselves what matters to us, what our values are – and make changes so our lives reflect those values. And for introverts I think this is especially true… we’re […]
Rethinking creativity
Two of my biggest goals for our new life here in our little beach town were 1) to be more active and 2) to be more creative. The active part is going well. I’ve taken up running in addition to my other workouts, we do family bike rides, play at the beach, and the kids […]