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Intentional Living

Happiness is different for everyone. But universally, it takes living with intention to achieve your happiness. These are articles that will help you identify what lights you up and fuels your happiness, and how to live intentionally and with purpose to achieve that happiness consistently. Because happiness shouldn’t be hoped for around the edges of all of the “have to do’s” of life. Happiness should be within all of our reach.

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Dear Working Mom – It’s okay to not be superwoman

A Better Life Lived Posted on October 23 by About KiraFebruary 12
Awesome reminder that as a working mom, you don't have to accept feeling torn between work and family. It's okay to prioritize family and put work on the backburner.

As a working mom, I understand how difficult it can be to feel stretched between work priorities and home priorities. It’s tough. It’s even more difficult if your desire is to be a stay-at-home mom. If you’re struggling to “have it all” and be the superwoman you’re supposed to be, this post is for you. Spoiler alert: it’s okay to not be superwoman. All moms are expected to be superwoman. We have a laundry list of motherly and wifely duties. Laundry, cooking, cleaning, caring for the children, playtime, family time and connecting with our partner are just some of what we do. If we’re lucky, as I am, we have a partner that works with us on most of these … More…

Posted in Family, Happiness, Intentional Living, Parenting, Self-Improvement | Tagged family, mom blog, parenting, positive perspective, priorities, working mom | Leave a reply

What I’m Grateful for – September 2017

A Better Life Lived Posted on October 2 by About KiraApril 8
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…

Posted in Intentional Living | Tagged child care, daycare, family, grateful, gratitude, health, healthy, mom blog, parent blog, parenting, plant-based, positive perspective, positivity, priorities, values, vegan | 4 Replies

22 Awesome Cartoon Movies for Family Movie Night

A Better Life Lived Posted on September 11 by About KiraFebruary 12
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…

Posted in Family, Intentional Living | Tagged cartoon movies, children, family, family night, kids, mom blog, movie night, parenting, quality time, toddler | 2 Replies

What I’m Grateful for- August 2017

A Better Life Lived Posted on September 4 by About KiraApril 8
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…

Posted in Intentional Living | Tagged family, grateful, gratitude, health, healthy, mom blog, parent blog, parenting, positive perspective, positivity, priorities, promotion, success, values | Leave a reply

What I’m Grateful for- July 2017

A Better Life Lived Posted on August 7 by About KiraApril 8
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…

Posted in Intentional Living | Tagged family, grateful, gratitude, health, healthy, mom blog, opportunities, parent blog, parenting, positive perspective, positivity, priorities, safety, success, values | Leave a reply

Why balance is the key to creating the life you want

A Better Life Lived Posted on July 22 by About KiraFebruary 12
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…

Posted in Happiness, Intentional Living, Life, Self-Improvement | Tagged balance, family, future, goal achievement, goals, kids, live in the moment, mom blog, parenting, positive perspective, priorities, think about the future | Leave a reply

What I’m Grateful for- June 2017

A Better Life Lived Posted on July 3 by About KiraApril 8
Take a moment to be grateful and appreciate the little things in life. Realize that those little things are the big things.

June is over and Summer is officially here. So grateful for the nice weather, the direction the blog is going, and the progress on several goals in my life. If you didn’t get a chance to check out my mid-year, quarter 2 update on my yearly goals, check it out! We’re halfway through the year and I’m optimistic that the year will end on a better note than it started. June was a great month. We’re still struggling a little to make our financial plans work while we transition into a change in our incomes with my new job. But overall, everything is working out a-okay! Speaking of my new job; I’m loving it! It is so much less stressful … More…

Posted in Intentional Living | Tagged career change, exercise, family, fitness, grateful, gratitude, health, healthy, mom blog, motivation, new job, opportunities, parent blog, parenting, positive perspective, positivity, priorities, values | Leave a reply

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