• Book Review,  Intentional living

    Book Review- Atomic Habits

    Okay guys, I know 2023 just started, but hear me out: I’m pretty sure I already found my favorite book for this year. Don’t worry, I’ll keep reading all year, just to make sure. Atomic Habits by James Clear is one of those books that left me feeling so inspired! I listened to the audiobook vs reading a paper copy, and I almost think that it made it even better! I mean, two exclamation point sentences in a row. Come on. It’s gotta be good! The author jumps right in, starting the book off with a story about an injury that could have totally derailed his life, and how it…

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  • Household,  Intentional living

    5 little hacks to get your crap together

    I don’t know about you guys, but my car is a mess. My house is a mess. My hair is often a mess, and if I wore make up, it would probably be a mess by the end of the day. It seems like lately, everything has been SO overwhelming. Kids, work, housework, relationships, self-care, never ending to-do lists……it seems like everything is piling up all around me. I hate feeling out of control and stressed out all the time. It makes me irritable and snippy with my husband and kids, and it tends to build on itself. I get overwhelmed with our budget every time I open it, so…

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  • Intentional living

    5 Ways to kick your bad mood

    Everyone has off days. Whether it took you 20 minutes to convince your toddler that pants weren’t optional, an argument with your spouse derailed your day, or you went out for lunch and your favorite Mexican restaurant was out of queso, sooner or later you’re going to need cheering up. And I’m here for you! Check out my top 5 tips below. Repeat your mantra You have one of those, right? Because everyone should have a mantra. Maybe even a few of them. When I’m dragging myself out of bed in the morning for a 5:15am CrossFit class, “greatness in the moment” is on a loop through my head. That…

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  • Intentional living,  Parenting,  Winter

    Our winter bucket list

    Until I had kids, I hated winter. The frigid cold, the dirty footprints through the house, and don’t even get me started on the driving. Up here in New England, you’d think people would be used to driving in the snow. Nope! Every single storm, you’re going to end up behind at least a couple people who have either never seen snow before or are way more interested in their phones than the giant slush pile they’re about to fly through at 80mph. I can’t say that having kids made me love winter, but it did remind me that there are a couple good parts. Watching them play in the…

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