It’s that time of year again—the season of gathering with loved ones, festive meals, and traditions that bring both joy and a bit of chaos. Getting together with loved ones can feel heartwarming, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Managing multiple households and schedules takes planning, patience, and sometimes a referee […]
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From Cabinet picks to toddler picks: My daily lesson in surrender
It’s been a minute since my last blog post—the day before the Presidential Election, to be exact. And, well, we all know how that turned out. Surprised? Not really. Disappointed? Definitely. Watching the cabinet picks roll in? Equal parts appalled and bemused. But I’ll leave it there because this blog is about finding calm amidst […]
Checking in on your people: Election Day edition
Tomorrow is a big day in the United States. It’s Election Day, and if it feels like everyone around you is on edge—well, you’re not alone. This year, emotions are running high, and it’s all too easy to get swept up in the tension. Each side believes wholeheartedly that they’re choosing the best path for […]
Building patience, one delayed window at a time
Starting a big renovation is always exciting—the anticipation, the rush of progress, and imagining the end result make it all worth it. When we kicked off our project in early September, it felt like everything was happening so fast! Walls went up, new features started to take shape, and it felt like we’d be done […]
Planes, Waves, and Friendship: My First Solo Trip in 5 Years
I recently did something I haven’t done in five years: I got on an airplane! That’s right, no flights since before the pandemic. I’ve stuck to local trips, nothing beyond a four-hour drive. But this time? I went to California—by myself—for a long-overdue girls’ trip. We hadn’t all been together like that in 15 years. […]
Staying Sane When the World Feels Insane
Phew! Things are pretty wild out there right now. Between the aftermath of Hurricane Helene (I still can’t fully wrap my brain around the destruction and devastation) and the U.S. elections inching closer, emotions are running high. There’s a lot of energy — anger, frustration, fear — and more than a few moments of “What […]
Why I Work Out: A Journey from Marathons to Motherhood
Apparently, today is National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. Who knew? I swear, there’s a day for everything now! But honestly, I love it. Any excuse to reflect on the importance of fitness and inspire others works for me. I’m part of a few online fitness groups, and the other day, my gym community—shoutout to […]
Birthday Musings: Balancing Growth, Toddler Chaos, and a Little Fun
It’s the eve of another full rotation around the sun—my birthday! 🎉 Honestly, after you hit your mid-40s, birthdays become a little blurrier. I still tell people I’m 38 because it just feels right. 😉 Of course, I want the day to feel special, and it usually does with all the texts, phone calls, and […]
You Do You: Surviving the Noise by Focusing on What You Can Control
“Words, words, words, I’m so sick of words…” Can’t you just hear Eliza Doolittle belting that out? And honestly, who can blame her? In a world that feels like one giant, never-ending debate stage, I think we’re all a little sick of words. Everyone has something to say, and it’s all coming at us like […]
Back to School, Back to Change: Embracing a New Season
Soooo, school has started, pumpkin spice lattes have officially arrived, and fall décor (along with a sprinkle of Christmas) is already taking over the stores … and it’s not even Labor Day yet. And this NOVA weather—wow! Last week was all about those gorgeous fall vibes. But now? Summer’s back in full force. Talk about […]