“The only thing holding you back is YOU.”

You’ve heard the saying, so what does it really mean? Without some context it’s easy to just roll your eyes when you hear something like this. You may wonder, “Why on earth would I be holding myself back from something I want? That just doesn’t make sense.” If you’ve have this thought; you might be …

Are Catastrophic Thoughts Stealing Your Joy?

It’s been a year and a half since I’ve seen my parents, and even longer since I’ve seen my brother, sister in law and nephew. I just found out ALL of them are coming to visit me very soon! To say I’m excited is an understatement. I am so full of joy to be reunited …

How do you actually “Stay Positive”

“Just stay positive” can be poor advice. It’s usually very well meaning, and coming from a place of a caring heart. It also sometimes can be all we need to bring on a fresh perspective, but more often it’s not helpful in the moments where we cant see any positivity at all.  The best way …

Are you set on auto NOPE?

In order to “unpack” my treadmill I need to pull one lock lever to unfold it and then plug it in. It took me one month plus one week to do this. In the beginning I genuinely did not have the time, but somewhere between then and now I continued to hold on to that …

5 Ways to get “Me Time” When you’re NOT alone

I remember this being a huge struggle during my mat leave. When you are home with your children all day you hardly ever get a break. From the moment they wake up until they go to sleep you are feeding them, playing with them, teaching them, getting active with them, bathing them, cleaning up after …

What is Motherhood?

What is Motherhood? Motherhood is a journey. Motherhood is YOUR journey as a woman; a woman who is also a mother. As much as it’s about the children, it’s not ALL about the children, it’s about YOU. It’s making sacrifices for your children without draining you from your own needs. It’s learning to grow and …

How to Build a Human

Ok, that title might sound like a slight over statement, but that’s what we’re doing right? We all know how babies are made, but that’s only the first step. As parents we create this life and build these tiny beautiful babies who become feisty little toddlers, sweet little children, admirable young adults and then eventually …