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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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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...

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