Author Archives: lizlauterbach

Let\’s Talk Goals

We are half way through 2018.  Midway through is a good time to take a look any goals that you set at the start of the year. How do you set your goals?  Track them?  How often do they get forgotten about?  I will admit, I set goals.  It is what I do.  I likeContinue reading “Let\’s Talk Goals”

Forgiveness & Grace ~ Apologizing to Your Kids

For the longest time, when we work through apologies with our kids we try to work through them in the following way: Say I am sorry and sorry for what How can I fix it? Do you forgive me I have come to realize as well, that this is something I need to do asContinue reading “Forgiveness & Grace ~ Apologizing to Your Kids”

Nurture ~ Acrostic Poem

NURTURE Never forget to nurture yourself & your needs Unraveling the stresses, the guilt, the negative emotions, letting yourself Release, rest, rejuvenate and be able to rise, feeling full after Taking time to trust, to talk, to do the things you enjoy, Utilizing the things that fill you up & nourish you, bring you theContinue reading “Nurture ~ Acrostic Poem”

Health, Fitenss, Diet ~ Sharing My Journey with You

I have been asked several times what my \”secrets\” are for my weight loss and diet journey.   I haven\’t said much, just a few things here and there.  I have been thinking about writing on this topic for awhile now, but just haven\’t seem to be able to always find the words. You see, health,Continue reading “Health, Fitenss, Diet ~ Sharing My Journey with You”

Saying Yes to You ~It\’s Hard Sometimes, But Worth It

Recently I wrote about taking time for one of the pieces in your life\’s puzzle, your marriage.  Another piece I made mention of is the piece that is you.  Remember, it started as you.  Then got married.  Then grew your family. Sometimes in the mix of all that, well, we sometimes loose sight of whoContinue reading “Saying Yes to You ~It\’s Hard Sometimes, But Worth It”

Making Mistakes, Learning, & Letting Go of Perfect ~ In Ourselves & Our Kids

We all mistakes.  It doesn\’t matter how young or old we are, we all make them.  These are the words I was saying to my oldest. Sometimes it may be one mistake in a moment, sometimes many in that moment.  But we all make them.  Why? Because we are always learning and growing.  Mistakes areContinue reading “Making Mistakes, Learning, & Letting Go of Perfect ~ In Ourselves & Our Kids”

Take the Time ~ Savor the Moment ~ Go on the Adventure

My kiddos knew strawberry season was coming up and were looking forward to the chance to go and pick our own.  We were able to go this past weekend.  Saturday, the day was hot and opted for an adventure to Sillwater because of timing once everyone was ready for the day.  So Sunday looked moreContinue reading “Take the Time ~ Savor the Moment ~ Go on the Adventure”