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Take a Moment

All to often life passes us by in a quick haze of the daily grind. We fill our calendars full of things, whether for ourselves or our families. We are busy, too busy really. And then we fill our to do lists with even more. Today, everyday, every week, take a moment. Take this momentContinue reading “Take a Moment”

When traveling, bring travel candy

My husband, for years, whenever he would go on road trips and vacations he would always get some type of candy for the ride. It usually consisted of at least one favorite kind of candy and could withstand being left in the car. After getting married, any time we went on vacation we would packContinue reading “When traveling, bring travel candy”

Finding Inspiration and Motivation

With all areas in life, we need to find inspiration. Well, inspiration and motivation. The two concepts really go hand in hand and can really make a significant impact on the success of something or reaching our goals and dreams. We tend to find people who are doing what we want to do or haveContinue reading “Finding Inspiration and Motivation”

Getting This Fitness Going

From the time I was little all the way through high school I was in sports. Most of the time it was gymnastics, but in high school it was track and field as well. I was healthy and physically fit. Then, I went to college. In college, I didn\’t do as much and ate likeContinue reading “Getting This Fitness Going”

Some Workouts Go Like This

My oldest son is a great encourager and gets me going on days I don\’t want to exercise. He will ask, and ask, and ask until I do some exercises. Today was one of the days where he decided he wanted to help. Only this time, he thought it would be helpful to climb onContinue reading “Some Workouts Go Like This”

Conversations with Kids

Before I had kids of my own, I was a teacher. I taught 4 and 5 year olds primarily, but occasionally worked with younger kids. Even then, listening to kids talk and share stories has always been something I\’ve enjoyed. But even more than listening, is the conversations they have and how deep they goContinue reading “Conversations with Kids”

It takes one step

For years I\’ve been trying to put health into more of an important role in my life. Sometimes it is for weight loss, sometimes it is for changing my diet to a better one, sometimes it is just to get things in better control. I have been good at starting, but something always seems toContinue reading “It takes one step”

Thomas the Train and A Cup of Coffee

There are just some mornings where a little tv and a cup of coffee can really go along way. I am finding that even though most mornings that I rise before my son, I still need a moment once he is awake to feel more ready for the day. There are days when I amContinue reading “Thomas the Train and A Cup of Coffee”

Today is Mother\’s Day

My motherhood journey began over five years ago. It began in a way that I never knew was possible and in a way that I was not on board with. I became a mother in December of 2010, when I found out that we were 10 weeks pregnant with our first child. Things quickly changedContinue reading “Today is Mother\’s Day”

Technology, Life, and Multitasking

I am not new to technology. We had a TV growing up, a computer, and video games. However, instant access at our fingertips, the ability to get things done quicker, and an even greater spectrum of connecting. However, technology has become common place…much in the same way that cars have. We are surrounded by it,Continue reading “Technology, Life, and Multitasking”