Category: Uncategorized

It’s almost two months into the year, and I think it’s the perfect time to check in on your finances. I did just that yesterday, and I’ll be honest—I wasn’t feeling like I was making much progress toward my goals. At one point, I even doubted whether I’d be able…

Cherish Every Moment: Why Relationships Matter More Than Anything I’m sitting at the airport, much earlier than I’d like. Today, I’m headed to Ohio to spend time with my dad and Paula. While I’m excited to be with them, I wish it wasn’t under such sad circumstances. My Grandma Dixie…

I’m a big fan of meal prepping, and I’ve taken it to the next level this year. This morning, I planned out my menu for February, and I’m feeling ready to tackle the month. Weekends are my go-to time for prepping meals for the workweek, which helps me stay organized…

Self-care has become a buzzword, but not all of the references are helpful—some can even be toxic. The truth is, self-care isn’t all about indulgence or fun. Much of it involves the hard, sometimes monotonous tasks we often try to avoid. It’s about routines, cleaning, and tackling the little things…

Do you ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels, getting nothing done? Or maybe your day starts with a million decisions, and you have no idea where to even begin? When life is full of tasks, routines can be a lifesaver. Doing the same things, in the same order, regularly,…

A friend recently asked me how much protein she should be eating. I was having a conversation with a coworker about macros and diet (not as a restriction, but as a personal choice). My friend wanted to make changes to improve her health, not necessarily lose weight. For me, my…

Today was a little different from my usual busy Tuesdays. My youngest had a follow-up appointment with a nephrologist. I didn’t expect anything out of the ordinary, but our usual doctor retired, and we had to see a new specialist. The appointment was at the children’s hospital, which is over…

Life has entered another busy season for me. Honestly, it feels like all the seasons are busy now. With the kids all in school, this marks the first time in 17 years that I haven’t had a child by my side all day. For nearly two decades, I’ve been a…

As we welcome the new year, everyone is busy making New Year’s resolutions. But here’s the thing: I don’t make resolutions. I set goals. And not just at the start of the year—I set goals throughout the year whenever I have something I want to achieve or a project I…