Hey Friend. How are you? I keep waiting for a little extra time to put together a Coffee Date Post and I am finally realizing, that little extra time just isn't gonna happen. It's June already, which is funny because it feels like this year has lasted WAY TOO LONG already, but somehow I'm also surprised that it's summer. We've had north swells almost continuously this spring, which is rare (and wonderful) but it made June feel like a surprise. I will say
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What Moms Need Most. Part VI: Moms Need a Healthy Marriage
Moms Need a Healthy Marriage is Part VI of the "What Moms Need Most" series! *You can find the introduction and a link to all of the posts in the series HERE. Now, as this is published, I just have to start with: Happy Easter! I've been working on this post for the last week and since it's done I decided to release it. It also feels extra ok that I'm sharing a marriage post on Easter because TODAY IS DAVE AND MY ANNIVERSARY! Yay for 24 years! I'm hoping you might
How to “Anchor” Healthy Habits Now
Hey Friends! My friend Cassie of HabitudeFitness has some encouraging and helpful thoughts to share on what it means to "Anchor Healthy Habits", and how we can do that, especially now. Cassie is a personal trainer, fitness instructor, and a Skinny Friends grad! She and I have teamed up to host the 3-Week Jumpstart Facebook group for the last two years and I love her heart and work. (She was also on Episode 41 of the Boy Mom Podcast talking about Diets, Freedom, and Being a
The Coronavirus: Dr. Dave and I talk about Risks, Schooling from Home, my Biggest Concern, and the Bright Side.
It is so interesting how our world can change in such a short time. I don't need to re-state the obvious, but it's pretty wild how many facets of our lives are being impacted by the outbreak and spread of the Coronavirus. YET: Amidst the sad news of sickness and death, plans being derailed, pretty-much-everything being cancelled, financial stress, and a general state of anxiety, we can all agree there is much to be thankful for: Good leaders making hard decisions to keep us
What Moms Need Most. Part V: Moms Need to find what Fuels their Souls
This is part 5 of the "What Moms Need Most" series. Read the Introduction to find out more about the series and to grab links to all of the posts so far! There was a time when I was home with three young boys. I loved them. I loved being a stay-at-home mom (most days ;). Yes, it was hard, but I knew deep down it was what I was supposed to do in that season. But, over time, I began to sense a little itch inside of me...There was something else I wanted -- no,
Insanely Delicious Lemon Garlic Pasta with Broccoli and Pine Nuts
Lest you think I have quit cooking altogether, I thought it was time for a recipe post! And not just any recipe...this is sooooo good. You should plan to make it, like, tonight. You might remember that recently I was in Southern California visiting my son at Westmont College, and making the rounds at friends' homes. It was so much fun! I love California for many reasons, only one of which is eating all of the amazing, healthy foods there.
What Moms Need Most. Part IV: Moms Need Exercise
Moms need exercise is Part IV of the What Moms Need Most series. Find the intro with links to all posts in the series here. Hey Mom: I'm looking at you. Yes you, the one who is overwhelmed with kids and work and bills and a home. You, who feel stretched and strained and so very tired. And you -- the one who hates exercise? I'm especially talking to you. Let me say it as gently, lovingly, and big-sister-like as I can: YOU NEED
What Moms Need Most. Part III: Moms Need to Feel Good in their Skin
Motherhood is a season when we want so much to be present with our kids. To give them our full focus and to be free to laugh and play and run and wrestle with these little gifts. We want our minds to be concerned with what concerns our families. We want to plan meals and days around them. This is what we dream motherhood will be like. So, when a mom is preoccupied with her self… when she is constantly thinking about what she eats or how she looks…whether she has
