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Quarter 3 Update: Progress on My New Year Goals

Posted on by October 10, 2017
My quarter 3 progress update on my New Year goals! See where I've nailed it, and where I failed it! The struggle is real!

The third quarter of the year is over already?! I guess that means it’s time for an update on my goals for the new year. I posted our goals for 2017 in the beginning of January. As promised, I will be posting quarterly progress updates to hold myself accountable. Overall, quarter one went pretty well. I think quarter two went even better. This past quarter I experienced a bit of a shift. I lost some steam in areas I did better in earlier in the year but had some real progress in my health goals. There were lots of health changes this quarter. I started utilizing the personal trainer and gym at work in the beginning of August. We also adopted a … More…

What I’m Grateful for – September 2017

Posted on by October 1, 2017
Take a moment to be grateful and appreciate the little things in life. Realize that those little things are the big things.

Is September really over already? It was a bit of a rough month so it went by pretty quickly. For one, I finally caught one of Zach’s colds. I knew it would happen eventually. Then I had a tooth removed which wasn’t fun. I got tons of canker sores on my lip after making it almost impossible to eat for a week. Zach has also been struggling to sleep and waking up a lot at night, so I haven’t been sleeping as well. We also made the decision to send Zach to daycare so we’ve been looking into options. I hate the idea of it, but it needs to be done. At the end of the month, my annual skin … More…

14 Sweet, Healthy Snacks to Conquer Powerful Cravings!

Posted on by September 23, 2017
Awesome healthy snacks! Love that these are sweet enough to kick cravings for junk food!

If you’re anything like me, by 7 o’clock on a Friday night, you’re searching the pantry for something sweet. Getting ready to watch your favorite show or a movie makes that craving pop-up that only ice cream, chocolate, or a delicious pastry can conquer. But you’re trying to better yourself and make healthy choices. Unfortunately, none of those are on the healthy snack list. Now you have that crucial decision: do you forfeit your healthy goals for the night in acceptance of a delicious treat? What if I told you that there are amazing healthy snacks that can get the job done? (This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through one of my links, I’ll receive a small commission, … More…

22 Awesome Cartoon Movies for Family Movie Night

Posted on by September 10, 2017
Looking for a feel good movie option for family movie night? Here's 22 awesome cartoon movies that the whole family will love!

I love traditions. If you’re new to the blog, you can read a bit about my love of traditions here and here. When I was a little girl, one of my favorite traditions was our weekly family movie night. It never mattered much to me what movie we were watching, but cartoon movies were my favorite, of course. We ordered pizza, had dinner together and gathered around to spend quality time. I was allowed to stay up late, Dad didn’t channel surf, and no one was distracted with other projects. True, there wasn’t a lot of conversation during this time, but there was a certain level of sharing and connection that happened anyway. We each watched movies that may not have … More…

What I’m Grateful for- August 2017

Posted on by October 1, 2017
Take a moment to be grateful and appreciate the little things in life. Realize that those little things are the big things.

August was an amazing month. I don’t even know where to begin! It was so busy, it just flew by. We have several issues needing immediate resolution in the span of a week and a half that kept us running every day. The brakes and tires on the van had to be changed. We developed a hornet infestation in our front eave rendering our front door unusable. The AC on our car went out and had to be fixed. Andy’s phone completely stopped working one day and he had to replace it. It has been a whirlwind of chaos and commotion over here! Amidst all of those negative events, however, were lots things to be grateful for. There is always … More…

What I’m Grateful for- July 2017

Posted on by September 3, 2017
Take a moment to be grateful and appreciate the little things in life. Realize that those little things are the big things.

Ah, the start of August. The beginning of the end of the Summer. It’s such a sad month for those of us in the colder climates. We only get a few months of lovely weather before the cold and snow returns. But, it’s not here yet, so I’m going to soak up the rest of it as much as I can! There is a ton to look forward to before Fall arrives, but first a recap of last month and all I’m grateful for. July was filled with fun. We spent lots of time enjoying family and the Summer. Zach experienced the fireworks for the first time and seemed to enjoy them (though not as much as I expected). It … More…

Why balance is the key to creating the life you want

Posted on by July 21, 2017
If you spend all of your time worrying you're not living "in the present" enough, read to find out why you should be focusing on balance instead.

Living in the present is all the rage these days. Everywhere I look are quotes reminding me to “live in the present” and not “worry about the future.” They’re displayed on everything from coffee mugs and notebooks to t-shirts and pillows. And while I understand the need to be reminded to live in the moment and be present, we may be overusing the message and misconstruing its meaning. This is especially true for moms. We constantly feel like we’re missing out on precious moments with our little ones when we’re distracted with other tasks or worrying about things like work, bills, and plans. I know all too well the guilt of missing a moment that may never happen again. And the … More…