If I told you that behind this smile there hid a thousand dark thoughts, would you believe me or find yourself questioning it? A smile can portray so many things – the one I am most particularly good at, is the one where I hide all of the layers of it within. The pain, the…
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Life being married to a nurse during COVID19
Read moreI suddenly lost myself…the news hit of covid-19 here in the U.S. back in early March and I came to grasp with the reality of what my life would soon be unraveled into. If you’ve been around, you know I have had deep struggles with anxiety in my past. I have been an open book…
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What does being a woman mean to me?
Read moreWhat does being a woman mean to me? Well, it means many things that I believe make us the women we see today. From a young age I was fierce, bold, independent, and strong. I definitely gave my parents a run for their money, and was very hard to parent (especially in my teen years). …
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How I learned to have TOUGH SKIN in motherhood & why it’s important…
Read moreMotherhood comes with a whole new set of boundaries and learning curves that you probably never even flinched an eye over or considered pre-kids. For many, we go into motherhood/parenthood thinking “Oh, it can’t really be THAT BAD, can it?” Well, the answer is yes & no. While motherhood and parenting are extremely rewarding in…
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Kids Class Valentine’s – For Just A Few Bucks!
Read moreIt’s officially February and I couldn’t be more ecstatic! January is always a long month for me, and one that seems to never end. Anyone else? So, I say bring on the month of LOVE and with that, the celebration of Valentine’s Day! I absolutely adore Valentine’s Day for many reasons, but my favorite being all…
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Protecting Yourself During The Flu Season
Read moreLike it or not flu season is among us, and we are smack dab in the thick of it. You hear about it from a friend or family member, the school or daycare your kid(s) go to, on the news and all over social media. It seems like no matter how hard you might try…
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Halloween Tips, Tricks, and Treats?!
Read moreGhouls & Boys from around the world will soon be filling the streets with buckets and bags in their hands, eagerly awaiting to fill them to the brim with all sorts of candy stash. Parents might be dreading the big Halloween Day, or perhaps excitedly embracing it alongside of their kids, too. I live for…
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Self-care in motherhood, and why it’s important…
Read moreLet’s talk self-care for a quick minute. As mothers we are often running from one place to the next, or from doing one thing to the next. We consider ourselves multi-taskers, overachievers, and quite literally disasters hanging on by a single thread at the end of each day. We seem to push ourselves to the…
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How stress, worry, and doubt turned my life upside down.
Read moreSeasons come and go, and so does much of life. This time of year always tugs on my heart a little bit. It’s a reminder of what I went through, and also what I surpassed. It’s a time in my life that I won’t ever forget, but also one I celebrate each year since. Here…
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Our stay at the Intercontinental St. Paul Hotel in Minnesota.
Read moreLast weekend we celebrated my husband’s birthday in style, and were kindly hosted by the beautiful Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel in the gorgeous city of St. Paul, Minnesota. We stayed in one of their riverfront view suites, and it was nothing short of amazing! It made for the perfect birthday gift to my hard working husband,…