Wait… it’s already Halloween?! Seriously, how did we get here? One minute it’s back-to-school shopping, and the next — boom — Halloween is tomorrow. I swear, we’ve been in spooky season since August. And Christmas? Apparently, that kicked off sometime around Labor Day. My son is devastated that the Halloween aisles were already dwindling at […]
reflections
Finding Pause in the Summer Rush
It’s that time of year again. Graduations, end-of-year parties, half days, school countdowns, seniors riding out their last few days—it’s all buzzing with that electric energy of almost summer. You can feel it in the air. Parents are asking themselves the age-old question: “What the heck am I going to do with these kids all day?” […]
Look Up: The Magic You Miss While Scrolling
I’ll be the first to admit it—I spend way too much time on my phone. Like, embarrassing amounts. Between filming reels for Burn Boot Camp, scrolling for creative inspo, watching tap dance videos (because apparently, I’ve decided to become a tap dancer in my spare time), saving ideas to keep toddlers busy, and trying to […]
One Step at a Time: Embracing Simplicity in the New Year
As the year winds down and the calendar teeters on the edge of a fresh start, I find myself in that reflective space—a cozy nook in my brain where I evaluate the past year, dream about the next one, and maybe cringe at a couple of choices along the way. Goals? Sure, I’ve got a […]
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 […]
The Art of “Good Enough”
The other day, I found myself in a familiar scenario: FaceTiming with my cousin (or my “sister-cousin” as I like to call her), running through my jam-packed schedule for the week ahead. But her puzzled expression stopped me mid-sentence. “How are you not freaking out? How are you so calm?” she asked, genuinely curious. It […]
You’re only human … give yourself (and others) grace
Each morning I try to set myself up for the day by having some quiet, alone time. It’s more to get myself in the right frame of mind as I embrace a day of unpredictability. #toddlerlife I will undoubtedly have many learning opportunities throughout the day and make mistakes along the way. It’s amazing how […]
It’s the day after a long weekend … how’s it going?
The day after a long weekend can often feel disorienting. Especially if you got away or did something you might not normally do. Maybe you’re playing catch up because you didn’t get anything done all weekend. Or you’re like “NOW I’m going to start that new eating regime!” And then Tuesday feels like “Monday” and […]
Fresh starts, new beginnings, every day
It’s been a minute since I’ve written. I have some long time readers who have noticed. LOL. Thank you for that. Life. Life gets in the way, right? And then summer comes and goes. And all the things. And now it’s the start of another school year. As a teacher, I feel like the beginning […]