When I was in the thick of my pregnancy loss, I remember thinking about all the small moments I was missing. I kept thinking about watching my little one play happily in the tub. Splashing and babbling. It made my heart ache. The joy of those moments now are multiplied ten fold. I get to … Continue reading Baby and Toddler Bath Essentials
I love podcasts. They are such a convenient and effective way to learn, grow, and explore. I love reading books as much as the next girl- maybe even slightly more- but I am able to get a lot more content in via podcast. I try to listen to 15- 30 mins a day. I choose … Continue reading Top 5 Podcast for 2020
For our honeymoon my husband and I ventured to south Texas. My husband has never ventured outside our little corner of the Panhandle so we made the trip a bit about exploring. I am going to be sharing with you our literary for a South Texas Getaway. San Antonio was the highlight of this trip … Continue reading The Best South Texas Getaway
Weight training is often intimidating when you are just starting out. If you're a woman, it can feel like you're severely out numbered in the free weights. But weight training is a valuable tool for fitness and overall well being. Consistent weight training can help improve fat loss, support bone density, and even help you … Continue reading 5 Ways to Gain Confidence in the Gym
I am back for the second part of this series to discuss the current label I am dealing with; being out of shape. I have two older siblings who both were incredible athletes in high school. I was not. All through high school I remained in that awkward stage of growth where I was uncoordinated … Continue reading Becoming a Runner: A Series on Identity
It can be really hard to implement a new habit. Often times we decide on somewhat of a whim to change every aspect of our lives in order to be a "better person". This often happens at the beginning of the year in the form of new year resolutions. Unfortunately this rapid decision usually follows … Continue reading Goal Setting and Achievement: A series on success
I’m going to be super honest with y’all. ⠀⠀My morning routine has been totally off for about 3 months. I have struggled with getting up early for school and checking off my task list. â €I have really been feeling the impacts too. I saw my body and mind begin to slide back a little bit. … Continue reading Don’t Wait for the New Year
On July 16th of this year, I started a 16-week fitness challenge. I had no idea what I was getting into, I just knew I needed to intentionally invest in my health daily. This challenge helped me learn more about myself than any other fitness routine I have done. I pushed myself harder … Continue reading My 16 Week Fitness Challenge
I used to have a very unhealthy relationship with food. I was an emotional eater. I used food to fill the voids in my life. I used food as a crutch, as a filler for boredness, and even as a filler for my water intake. Sugar controlled me. If there was a dessert in my … Continue reading Journey to a Better Me
I moved into a wonderful little apartment and have worked tirelessly to make it my own. It is my happy space and I am so excited to share it with you. The Renovation: This was an unfinished space that my step-dad had completed for me. I personally painted every wall, plus the ceilings and … Continue reading My Apartment Makeover
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