Last week, BonBon Break published my original essay called “Breathing to Find Balance in Motherhood.” This piece was one of fifteen selected for their March theme, “Fill Your Bucket.” I was thrilled to have my writing chosen. When I set out to write my post in response to BonBon Break’s call for submissions, I initially planned… [Read More]
DIY Oatmeal Bath Powder and Giveaway!
One of my all time favorite DIY beauty items is a simple lavender oatmeal bath powder, presented in a mason jar. The instructions to the recipient are simple: scoop out a few spoonfuls of the mixture into a warm bath and soak. This is a simple gift and perfect for the dead of winter when… [Read More]
Healthy living for the whole family
This article first appeared on Run Stroller Run and is republished here with permission. As a mom, I strive to model healthy living to my toddler daughter Emma through my food choices and regular exercise. Since I work as a Holistic Health Coach and a fitness instructor, my daughter has been exposed to healthy living from… [Read More]
Most of the time, I have no idea what I am doing
When I first became a mom, friends would visit me and say ” you must be so happy.” I was. I had a beautiful healthy daughter named Emma, but I was many other things as well, like exhausted to the bone, both emotionally and physically. I was completely overwhelmed with love for this tiny creature… [Read More]
On writing
“I wish I had more time to write.” I say this to myself multiple times a day. Since I was a little girl, I have always loved words. I used to fill notebooks with lengthy stories that reflected my wild imagination. During my angst-ridden teenage years, I turned to poetry as a form of self-expression…. [Read More]
Why I cherish my daughter’s bedtime antics
My daughter Emma has a new routine at bedtime. Once I get her all tucked in and she lays down, she stands up again and beckons me to give her a kiss. “Mmm” she says and reaches her tiny lips out. Every night and I bend down and oblige with a goodnight kiss. My heart… [Read More]
How cleaning out your closet can open up your life
I was recently home on a Sunday afternoon, without my daughter, which is rarity. I decided to take advantage of the empty house by cleaning out my closets. Not the most exciting way to spend the day, but it was necessary. At the end of the day, I had filled 3 garbage bags with clothing and other… [Read More]
Why I started reading every day
I love to read. Since I was a little girl, I have always enjoyed getting lost in a good novel. It relaxes my mind. Books make me laugh, cry and dream about bigger things. In the last year and a half since my daughter was born, I have barely read any books. Taking care of… [Read More]
cookies and kindness: how to be kinder to your body and soul
For many people, one of the biggest hurdles to better health is the refusal to engage in self kindness. How can we achieve better health when we are so unkind to ourselves? What exactly is self-kindness? Being kind to our bodies and our souls. It begins by treating ourselves the way that we want others to… [Read More]
bath therapy
I threw out my back last week. Ouch. I am active every single day and am constantly carrying my daughter, yet I managed to injure myself while lifting a very light bag in the market. The injury seemed to be a strained muscle, just on my right side. I spent a few days wincing in pain every time… [Read More]