The Year of Restoration
Every January, I look forward to picking one word that will encompass my purpose for the year ahead. 2016 was The Year of Simple 2017 was The Year of Habit I am always...
Imperfect Meal Planning: How to Meal Plan and Shop in Less Than 1 Hour
Over the years, I have tried MANY different strategies when it comes to getting food on the table. I have done the “once-a-month” bulk freezer meal plan, the “Meatless Monday,...
Overcoming Fear
On the surface, you would never guess that I struggle with fear. Haunted houses, scary movies, and visiting the dentist do not phase me. I have no problem with heights...
Hello There, Declare!
I’m so excited to be attending the Declare Conference in a couple weeks! Since this will be my first year to attend, I thought I would join the fun and...
COMFORT
*** No one knows comfort better than a cat. They will assess the situation thoroughly before picking their nest, then curl up in a tight little ball so that all...
Why I [Reluctantly] Became a Runner
One of the first habits that I knew I wanted to tackle in The Year of Habit was a simple and sustainable fitness routine. I have never been particularly sporty or athletic,...
STEADY
*** Easy girl, steady. One foot in front of the other. Don’t look around or get distracted. Keep your blinders on and move forward. Quaint little sayings flow through my...
The Year of Habit
Yes, I realize it is June, but I am finally ready to talk about my word for this year. For the past couple years I have been ditching the traditional...
What a Salad Taught Me About Time Management
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to spend a couple days away to recharge at the Pink Impact women’s conference in Fort Worth, Texas. With nearly 8,000 women in attendance,...
The Secret to a Happy Marriage
Chad and I stared at each other in silence from across the table at a ski area cafe. At the other end of the table, our 7 year-old daughter has her...