My journey towards self care and self love has been just that. A journey. Over the past few years, I’ve struggled to find my identity, choosing instead to attempt to imitate those around me who seemed happy and successful. You won’t be surprised to find out that that didn’t work. Shocker.
Toddler Sleep Routine
Let’s take a sec and talk about how much your child’s sleep schedule affects you. If my toddler doesn’t sleep well, or naps terribly, it can ruin my entire day. I live for naptime. Don’t get me wrong, I love playing with Bastian. But naptime is when I get stuff DONE. I rely on those […]
Tips For Planning Your Family Vacation
Getting the family together and going on a luxurious vacation is one of those things that is much easier said than done. As good as it feels to dream about relaxing with your family on a sunny beach without a care in the world, the reality is that planning trips can be a hassle. When […]
How to Entertain Your Young Kids When It’s Cold Outside
As a parent, during the winter months, it tends to feel more difficult to entertain your children. When you could normally send your child outside to play when they complain of being bored, you’re stuck in a situation where it’s uncomfortably cold outside and don’t want to send your child out. Even if you do […]
How to Encourage Your Toddler to Be Healthier
Being a parent is a daunting task. Each stage of your child’s life brings on new challenges. The newborn stage is filled with sleepless nights and exhaustion. The teen years are bustling, stressful, and again, often filled with sleepless nights. It often feels like, the moment you get the hang of parenting your child, their […]
How to Encourage Emotional Sensitivity In Your Children
Raising a child is no easy task, and it feels like it’s getting increasingly more difficult. With more distractions put into our children’s way every day, it can be easy to feel like your control over them and the things they consume is slipping away. Being a parent now is so different than it was […]
Ways to Improve Communication in the Workplace
Communication is a key indicator of a healthy working environment. When channels of communication start to fall apart, the efficiency and “togetherness” of an organization will surely suffer. For this reason, it is important to be mindful of the different ways that office communication is being handled, and too consider if there are surefire ways […]
Weekend Getaway At The Inn At Entrada
Seth’s family lives in southern Utah, and since it’s only a few hours drive, we try to make it down to visit them every few months. It’s a nice way for us to get a little bit of a break, and I genuinely like road trips! Bastian looooves the chance to see his grandparents. A […]
2019 Goals and Resolutions
I love the new year. Not to be confused with a love for the month of January, but I love the opportunity that comes with the new year. Goal setting is one of my favorite things, so it would make sense that I would love new years. When I was in college, I shied away […]
Holiday Gift Guide – For Him
I am aaaalways behind on my Christmas shopping. I plan to get it all done by the end of Cyber Week, but I end up buying maybe one or two things, and then I’m stuck scrambling in the weeks before Christmas to finish my shopping. And especially when I’m shopping for my husband. Those classic “man” […]