practice self care these six simple ways

The past week has been a whirlwind of packing, escrow papers, cleaning, and unpacking. And it’s not over yet. In my continual effort to not be busy I’ve been letting little things slide that should be a given. Things like eating meals or doing my hair have fallen by the wayside. With a need to… Continue reading practice self care these six simple ways

momlife is tough, but so are you

All growing up I was active in sports–from swimming to running to rowing. Over the years I endured countless cuts and scrapes, and bumps and bruises. Not to mention a diagnosis of patellofemoral syndrome in college. I realize now that I’m older that I haven’t always treated my body with the love and care that… Continue reading momlife is tough, but so are you

4 simple ways to improve your skin care

I was born in 1985, which I don’t think makes me old at all. However, my skin tells a different story. Years of neglect when I was younger have really done damage to my skin. The past couple of years I have been more diligent about covering up and taking care of my skin, but… Continue reading 4 simple ways to improve your skin care

fill your cup when you run on empty

Here we are a week into the new year and I have one New Years resolution that I’m trying desperately to stick to–to take better care of myself. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what fills my cup. How can I recharge? How can I simplify and prioritize? Here are some of my thoughts… Continue reading fill your cup when you run on empty