I heard it come out of my mouth “Perfect buddy!” My son asked me if he did a good job cleaning off the stairs… this is often my response when he does a good job. “Perfect!” But it took on a new meaning for me last week when he burst into tears when the project he was working on didn’t turn out “perfectly.” “Mommy, I just wanted it to be perfect!” My heart sank. Has this been the model I’ve set for him? That he has to be perfect? God, I hope ... Read More
Roots in the Dark
Let’s talk about roots, and maybe my propensity to be a hospice house for plants. No seriously, I’m their last stop before inevitable death. I’ve killed succulents... let that sink in for a sec... succulents. I’ve never been a great gardener and a pretty basic house plant enthusiast. My amazing husband is the exact opposite - the man could make roses bloom in the desert. More than once I’ve asked him for flowering bushes, I even came home ... Read More
Keeping up with the Clothes
Okay, so you’ve watched Tidying Up, you’ve gotten inspired to purge and organize… but now what? What do you do with all this extra crap and what is the best way to get rid of it? How do you stay organized, especially when you have kiddos that keep needing clothes that fit and age appropriate toys? Watch the video below and find out my super simple secret. I had a sweet insta-mom friend post a story a few weeks ago about how she has a hard ... Read More
Compounding Goals
I’m looking at 2019 and my blank Start Planner with a hint of anxiety. Goals? I have to lay out everything I want to do this year right now? Didn’t I JUST survive Christmas? I can’t lay out a 365 day budget… I just blew all my money on presents! AAAHHHHH! Most of the time when I get overwhelmed I just freeze and put the to-do list on a shelf. The anxiety makes me hesitant to even begin. I think, what if it’s not right? What if it’s too ... Read More
Curly Hair Don’t Care
About a year ago I decided to chop off my hair.. and when I say chop, I mean I left about 8" on my hairdresser's floor. It was a huge change, but something had to give. I had this long mane (down to my bra strap), and every morning I had to flat iron or curl it, and I just couldn't take it anymore. I have thick, wavy, frizzy hair, and when it gets long the waves don't look like waves... they just look like a hot mess. Believe me, I tried ... Read More