Screw it. That’s how I started the post to my tribe of friends. I’d lamented a few times before how tired I was of the way that I looked and felt. A year and some months after the birth of my last baby, and I’m at my highest weight and certainly my least healthy state. … Read more
Ever since having Baby Diva, I have been struggling with being healthy. Not only am I frustrated with my inability to lose the baby weight, but the stress I’ve encountered on a daily basis is keeping me from eating well, too. I’m a stress eater, and I often reward myself with cake — and not … Read more
The last two and a half weeks have been a blur. It actually feels like we’ve been through several months instead of just 19 days. It also appears that we aren’t finished. Let me paint you a picture: Day 1: Wednesday On a Wednesday night, almost three weeks ago, Baby Diva (8 months) struggled to … Read more
After four kids, my body has taken quite the beating. I have been complaining to Math Man lately that my tailbone hurts so much after I sit down for extended periods. The nature of my job(s) has me sitting for long times (when I’m not chasing kids). I have to work at the computer to … Read more
Not too long ago, I shared with you the experiences my family had with NoGii products. Specifically, I talked about NoGii’s delicious protein bars (talk about tasting unhealthy but being AMAZINGLY healthy!). What I didn’t talk to you about was NoGii’s Whey & Quinoa Protein Powder. I’m generally a skeptic of any sort of protein … Read more
I am a Simply Aroma Independent Consultant. If you happen to click on the links here and order from me, I make a commission. Thanks! Sometimes, Miss Sassy Pants gets a stomach ache. It’s inevitable. She’s 10, and she sometimes eats too much of the not-so-good-for-you stuff. But luckily, at 10, she has enough sense … Read more
It’s no secret that all my life, I’ve wanted to be a teacher. I tortured my younger brother and made him play school with me. I set up my dolls and teddy bears and created worksheets for them. Then, I filled in those worksheets and graded them (yes, I even made some of my teddy … Read more
I am a Simply Aroma consultant. Any purchase from my links below would benefit me. Thanks! When I talk to people about oils, it’s quite often that they say, “Where do I start?” or “Which oil do you recommend for someone who knows very little about oils?” My answer is quick and easy: lavender. Lavender … Read more
Normally, it’s not a good thing for kids to fight over food, right? But in our house, we’re dealing with boys who generally won’t eat meat. Or beans. Or eggs. Basically, we struggle to find ways for our 2 and 4 year olds to get protein. Peanut butter, cheese, and yogurt are helpful, but you … Read more
Verse to ponder: Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do. Ecclesiastes 9:7 Growing up, the aroma of coffee filled the downstairs and wafted to my bedroom upstairs (or wherever my bedroom was in whatever house we lived in) every morning. … Read more