Well… here we are, almost at the end of the month. How did that happen so fast? In my last post, I talked about easing into visions and goals for the year ahead, and I still fully believe in that. But I also believe something just as important: we don’t need to put so much pressure […]
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If You Haven’t Set Your Goals Yet, You’re Not Behind
Phew. It has been a minute. The whirlwind of the holiday season finally caught up with me… and then my entire little family got sick over Winter Break and we almost missed Christmas with our family. Not exactly the festive reset I had pictured. And then there’s the fact that when my husband is home, my routine […]
Shake It Off and Try Again
My husband was out of town this weekend for the University of Miami Homecoming game. Let’s just say… his passion for that team runs deep. Like, “Sebastian the Ibis is his Lock Screen photo” deep. Meanwhile, mine? Our wedding day. If that tells you anything. (Love you, babe!) Anyway, with him gone, it was just me and […]
When Life Goes from Skeletons to Santas Too Fast
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 […]
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 […]