When I trained last spring for my first 5k it was an 8-week program using an app on my phone. Due to the onset of depression this past fall, I lost steam and have had to go all the way back to week 5 of my 5k training. It’s really hard getting out of bed some days. So you can imagine how difficult … ... [Read more...]

By the time Brigham was six-months-old, we had already been to Children’s Mercy urgent care/emergency room so many times we’d lost count. We didn’t understand why our baby was so sick all the time. We were frustrated, exhausted and didn’t know what to do. Severe double ear infections from the time … ... [Read more...]

This week on the happy list . . . 16 Things You Need to Say Goodbye to in 2016: If you read anything this week – let it be this! So good and I relate to so many of them! Peanut Butter Pie: I mean, does it need an explanation? I am sooo making this! Why is My Daughter Aggressive at Home and an Angel … ... [Read more...]

Mondays, man. Am I right? Especially the Monday after a long holiday weekend! It’s not easy to jump back in. Since Mondays are kind of a tough day for pretty much everyone I know – I’ve decided to start posting a “Happy List” each Monday. It seems like a fun way to lift my spirits. Maybe it will for … ... [Read more...]

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of DairyPure Milk. All opinions are 100% mine. The holidays are upon us and everyone is looking for great recipes to put everyone in the Christmas spirit! I don’t know about you but I love to create recipes that my family will love and I’ve found some … ... [Read more...]

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ProPharma USA. All opinions are 100% mine. If you’re a mom you’ve probably noticed your memory is not as good as it used to be before you had kids. The term “mom brain” has been coined to describe this struggle and it couldn’t be more true for me. … ... [Read more...]

*This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TryALittleGoodness *#CollectiveBias I have now been running for nine months and although running has become my favorite way to exercise, I know it’s time to diversify my workout. I can tell my … ... [Read more...]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BeHealthyForEveryPartofLife #CollectiveBias Sometimes we get it into our heads that a date night has to be expensive dinners and romantic escapades. When in reality those just can’t happen very … ... [Read more...]

I’m not sure exactly when it happened – but I changed. I changed for the better. I’ve worked so hard the past two months to think positive thoughts instead of the negativity that often filled my mind. I’ve gone to doctor’s appointments. I’ve practiced self-care. I’ve focused on my family. I’ve even … ... [Read more...]

“I’m going to clean our shower,” I said. “It’s been too long and it’s really dirty.” I grabbed the strong cleaners, rubber gloves, opened the windows and turned on the fan. I knew this would be a big job for me. Especially since I hate to clean anything at all. Naaman took care of the kids … ... [Read more...]