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RELAX AND EMBRACE THE crazy
Writer. Reader. Pretend photographer. Mom. Wife. Working on embracing the mantra to “relax and embrace the crazy” – with posts celebrating authors, books, love, laughter and all of life’s etc. Much Love, H.
Love The Greatest Showman? It’s okay. Here’s Why.
(originally published on LifesETC.com 1/5/18) "Let's go see the circus movie!" I never thought those words could bring so much turmoil to my life. Why? Because I absolutely, positively freaking LOVED every minute of The Greatest Showman. Then I came home...and both...
The sometimes exhausting journey towards happiness
(originally published on LifesETC.com 3/24/18) We all know the quote, "Happiness is a journey, not a destination." But it wasn't until a couple months ago that I finally understood the quote. Happiness is a never ending journey and sometimes, it's f-ing exhausting....
Preschool Love Lessons
(originally published on LifesETC.com 4/23/18) I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse, but I've been gifted two amazing children eager for love. My son is as monogamous as they come - having been devoted to the same girl for nearly two years. My daughter also...
Did you get a lot done today?
This blog post is a PSA for all you significant others out there. Do NOT ask the question, "Did you get a lot done today?" Especially don't ask this question on day 5 of the teacher walkout in Arizona. Of course, my husband asked the question. I know his heart was in...
Stop Failing First Thing
I realized something powerful this past Sunday…I've been failing first thing every morning. Why? Because I have it in my head that I need to work out right when I get up to have a productive day. And, I believe I need to wake up early to get ahead of my day. Not crazy...
Motherhood: What I wish I’d known
I wasn’t 100 percent certain I wanted to be a mom. When most girls played house, I played “business.” I did not want to hold babies. I got mad whenever my mother would volunteer me to babysit a friend’s child…it wasn’t my wheelhouse. But when I met my husband – I...