Hi All, As you can tell from the title of this blog post, we have some very exciting news to share… Dan and I are expecting our first child in August 2022! Since we found out that I was pregnant, we have been overjoyed sharing our news, preparing for our little one’s arrival and trying…
Life is busy. We are all trying our best to complete necessary tasks and obligations, while keep our heads above water. Through the chaos of it all, it is important to remember that “you can’t pour from an empty cup”… meaning you can’t give your best unless you take care of yourself and make yourself…
On January 1st of each year, we all turn a corner. Even though midnight of January 1st is like any other midnight, there is no doubt that everyone feels fresh and new as our calendar flips its page. In honor of the new year, we make promises to ourselves that we will be better, live…
We all have that little voice inside our head. You know the one… We hear it when we are daydreaming, planning or facing an important decision. I believe that our thoughts create our reality, therefore what our head chatter is saying to us, becomes our life. Our inner voice shapes our beliefs and opinions and…
It is that time of year when the temps are lower and the days are shorter. It seems like we are all longing for warmth and comfort. We crave the coziness of knit sweaters, hot beverages, and family hugs and the comfort of a satisfying dish and a seat by the fireplace. Thanksgiving is the…
Every Thanksgiving dinner has its essentials… Roasted turkey, buttery mashed potatoes, savory vegetables, pies and of course, Family and Friends to share in the meal. Two of my absolute favorite things about the holiday season are time with Family and the traditions that we practice together. Some families have numerous traditions that have been passed…
Even though happiness looks different to each of us, one thing is for sure: We all want to be happy. What does happiness mean to you? If someone were to ask you to define happiness, what would you say? I would define happiness as feeling optimistic, inspired, present and loved. Please understand that no one…
It’s February… which means that red & pink hearts, bouquets of roses, chocolates and teddy bears are everywhere we look. Whether you’re in a relationship or you’re flying solo, there is something to celebrate every Valentine’s Day… and that something is LOVE, of course! Please understand, I’m not just talking about “goo-goo ga-ga, we are…
We all have days when we are feeling less than stellar. I think that we can all agree… Some days are fantastic! You seemingly float through your day and wrap up your evening feeling accomplished, happy and loved… and there are those “other” days. You know, the days where it seems as though nothing is…
Gratitude is a powerful force that can transform your life. It allows us to live with a positive, hopeful mindset and puts our lives into perspective. Gratitude encourages us to focus on the GOOD in our life so that we can realize how GREAT life is. When we practice gratitude, we are more helpful and…