John took me away on a little 50th birthday trip last week! I had lots of options, but going to the beach was at the top of my list, so that’s where we went. We left for Destin, Florida, at…
The Power of a Personal Time Out: Lessons in Resilience and Growth
I’m a firm believer that women need Time Outs. I remember when the kids were littler + life was super crazy busy, I’d think from time to time, “Someone please send me to my room for a time out.” Or,…
Discipline vs. Indulgence: Don’t Give Up What You Want Most for Right Now
Never give up what you want most for what you want today. ~Neal A. Maxwell Have you ever done something, knowing the consequences of doing said thing, and then really regretted it when those consequences actually happened? Or (and, if…
Finding Peace in the Chaos: How Music Recharges Your “Emotional Bucket”
A few Sundays ago, while John and I were both in Utah, we drove to Salt Lake City to attend “Music and the Spoken Word,” which is the longest running weekly broadcast and features the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the…
Lessons from a First-Time Grandma: Finding Faith in Life’s Scariest Moments
This was my view while I was writing this post a few days ago: That’s John and our new grandson, Tyson, snuggling on the couch. I’m telling you—baby snuggles are the best! And I’ve been blessed to get many, many…
Overcoming Fitness Setbacks: How to Stay Motivated When Life Gets in the Way
Yeah…still no baby. He should be here by Wednesday, one way or another, per Kamala’s doctor. He and I are going to have a little talk when he gets here. Grandma could’ve been snuggling with him for over a week…
