August 31, 2017
Hi, my Shortie friends! If you’ve followed me on FB or IG, then you have probably seen lots of hashtags about mindfulness and the joy plan. #thejoyplan is referring to a book I read recently, written by Kaia Roman. I heard about it by following Rachel Macy Stafford (Hands Free Mama- you know, the author I’m obsessed with!). So if…
August 29, 2017
Hi everyone!!!! Guess what??? It’s my blog’s 2nd Birthday! Let’s do another fun giveaway 😀 This time, I’m keeping it really simple, something that anyone could use- a $25 Amazon gift card! Just imagine the possibilities of what you could treat yourself to with an Amazon gift card…. Wow. Zillions of possibilities. The giveaway is running from now (12:00am Tuesday,…
August 28, 2017
Ahhh Instagram. I joined about 9 months ago, and I am obsessed. Sure, it’s a similar format to FB, and affiliated with FB at that, but it’s more photo-centric, and it just has a different culture than FB. One of the things I like about it, is that it is easy to find new people/businesses/dogs to follow. IDK, maybe I’m…
August 25, 2017
Hi, Shorties! This is very 30-something-stay-at-home-mom thing to say, but I’m totally getting into yoga these days. You read that right- yoga, not just yoga pants! I am just loving the deep breathing, the quiet, the meditative, the focus… it is totally centering me. I think maybe when I tried it in my 20s, I just wasn’t ready for it?…
August 21, 2017
What’s going on party people! Welp, I alluded to some news about my job status in the spring. I was hoping to take another leave of absence to spend more time at home, but alas, it was not to be. So I was left with the choice of either resigning from my position or going back to work in September.…
August 18, 2017
Hi, Shorties! Two more chapters left in my little HFL e-book club! Chapter 8 is about the legacy you leave behind you. However, it may not be what oftentimes is meant by a legacy. It’s not about how long your list of accomplishments is, in resume form. It’s about living your life fully and following your dreams, and inspiring others…