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Friday's are getting a facelift around here... it's a good thing! Promise. Let me introduce you to one of my cutest friends and trainer Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness. Nichole and I go way back- like all the way back to the winter 2008 when I decided I needed a trainer to help me learn how to cross train for my second marathon. I met Nichole at my local gym, little did I know that … [Read more...]
Getting back into the swing of a new school year can be a little tricky for the whole family sometimes... it seems like none of us is really ever ready for it to come around! When my kiddos were little I relied on these awesome tips to get us back into the groove of the new school year: ~ Begin your Back to School schedule about a week before school starts; this helps kids get … [Read more...]
A week ago today was a huge day for me... I graduated with a degree in the Culinary Arts, which was nothing short of a dream come true! I'm so happy to be sharing this post with y'all today! Seriously. You've been there with me through all the practicals and finals and I'm so appreciative of all the beautiful words of support from you guys over the past couple of years. I loved … [Read more...]
This post has been bouncing around in me for a pretty long time now... I'd say close to a year. I suppose it's time to write it since I'm sitting here at my computer with it begging to be told. I share this with you from a place of vulnerability and love and with a hope that even one person might find it helpful. My life has been nothing of the fairy-tale my 6 year old little self … [Read more...]
There's something within each of us that beckons us... a passion that fills our hearts with joy when tapped into. Don't be afraid to share your passion; share it in the ways you feel you can. Do not let your own fears, what someone once said to you, or past failures restrain you. We build walls around ourselves, limitations so to speak, that make us feel like we are not capable … [Read more...]
Christmas to Me... The older I get the more I realize that life passes all too quickly. This is a photo of me and my older sister. Gram, Mom and Grand Kids (I'm in Grams arms) Christmas to me is a collection of memories... of times shared with loved ones. Above are Christmas photo's of my babies. My Mom holding little Miss Madi with Gram, and Dad. My little kiddos :) My … [Read more...]
4 weeks ago tomorrow~ I had an experience that has forever changed my life... Driving in the morning commute at 68 mph, my car hit ice which launched me into an uncontrollable spin. Then in a split second I was hurling straight for the bed of a semi truck and it dawned on me that I was probably going die. At that moment, with my hands on my cheeks and giving it all over to God- I hit … [Read more...]
My heart is full of gratitude. I am so very Thankful for every day that is granted to me to live. To wake up each morning is truly a gift... A gift from God. This past week~ I was reminded how precious life is... how very fragile and how quickly it can be taken. I thank God and my Angels for protecting me and giving me another day. God is a God of miracles. Embrace your … [Read more...]
The Holiday Season is upon us and that means wonderful Holiday Feasting is about to commence... Food is Memories. For me, it's all about sharing the love of good times, good food, and making beautiful memories. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to get my friendly competition "ON" at the Desert News Home Show, they invited 6 local Food Blogger's to each design a … [Read more...]
I feel inspired to share a bit of my personal journey with you today. I am not sure why? My journey in life has had it's fair share of ups and downs~ not unlike most of yours. There were days that I questioned, Questioned Everything. I'd been through things in my life that I never in my wildest dreams would have imagined; hard, hard times. Those experiences were teachers for me and … [Read more...]
First off... I've got a little confession. I live in yoga clothes and hair buns. Really. I'm a pretty low maintenance kinda girl and quite frankly I love it that way. SO, when you see the photo's in this post and think to yourselves- man, she's always in yoga clothes and hair buns... I've already done some 'fessing up! Breast Cancer Awareness hits pretty close to home for … [Read more...]
I am Brave and Beautiful - a beauty movement that is sweeping the globe. Colbie Caillat started it with her recent song and video called TRY. My blogging friend Megan of Brassy Apple wanted to push this movement along and invited women from all over to share what they looked like without make up and I joined in!! Colbie's song says, "Take your make up off. Let your hair down... Look into … [Read more...]
