Fitness may not be at the top of your priority list, especially as a mom. There are so many demands on your body, your energy, and your time! But the thing is, if you are not properly fueled, you will not function properly, and you will not have the strength and energy for your busy life!

How well do you know yourself? If I were to ask you to describe yourself, what would you say?

Have you ever given much thought to your mindset? Does it just sound like another buzzword you have no time for? Or maybe you’re not sure what “mindset” even means! Your mindset is the fundamental beliefs you hold about yourself and the world.

Stress. If you’re like me, stress is an unavoidable, daily companion. In certain seasons of our lives, stress can become overwhelming. And most of us have come up with ways of “coping” with stress; ways to escape the awful feelings that come with it.

I used to really struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep. I have always been a night owl, and regardless of how much I did in a day, I would lay in bed and not be able to fall asleep. I would go over all the 9 million items that I could have done better, ways I failed, and things I had to do tomorrow and when I was going to get them done. I was overwhelmed, anxious, and burdened.

It was difficult not to be able to fall asleep but it was even more difficult to function the next day being so exhausted.

Which makes it hard when you are a mom.

Obviously we know that with infants, sleep is a dream, not a reality, most of the time. But how frustrating is it when your kids actually do sleep but you can’t. And then you have to wake up with them as if you are well-rested and ready to go.

It has taken some intentional learning and shifting of things, but now, I sleep so freaking amazing, I fall asleep quickly, I stay asleep (unless kiddos come in the room), and even when my sleep is interrupted - I am able to fall back asleep quickly. My husband has been entertained with my snoring at night too. And to be clear - I only snore when I am in a deep sleep. And its been happening almost every night for a while.

So how did I get from insomnia to snoring within 5 minutes of laying my head down on my pillow? Here you go - all the details are below!

I have learned from past traveling experiences, that there are certain beauty products that I really do rely on. On previous short trips I have attempted to bring a minimal amount of items so that I didn’t have to check bags thinking - I’ll just buy something cheap to use during that trip. And I always hate how my skin and hair feels and looks when I cut corners.

There is this article that is going around right now that is essentially saying, moms don’t need more self care. That self-care will not fix burnout.

That statement couldn’t be further from the truth.

The problem is the perception and definition of self-care has been distorted into consumerism and escapism. Not actually taking care of yourself to achieve long term results.

I’ve always believed in the power of words. I am careful about the words that I say. Even though I consider myself a confident woman, I am sensitive to words that people voice. If I'm being honest, I am pretty sure everyone can relate to this fine line. I believe my years of studying God's Word, coupled with my personality traits, have contributed to my interest. But more recently, I realized how powerful the words “thank you” are in exchange for “I’m sorry”.

The question is always, which is better - using a foundation brush or a beauty blender? And which beauty blender brand should I use?

I find a lot of times, women do not understand the benefits behind each product. Today, I am breaking it all down for you!

Sometimes get messages from followers saying that posting about “getting ready” makes them feel bad because they are tired, they are moms and they can’t just be a “perfect mom” like I am. That makes me really sad.

I have 4 kids. I am tired, too. I get grumpy. I don’t sleep some nights. We are going through family struggles currently just like everyone else. The difference? I choose to not wallow in my exhaustion and frustrations, all the time. I am a natural pessimist and

Self care for new moms is something that is really hard to navigate through, especially currently when “Self Care” is so. dang. trendy.

So where do you start? What does “Self Care for a New Mom” really look like when you are getting zero sleep, you are trying to get to know a new human, you are still quite literally healing from a big change to your physical body and trying to deal with all the emotions and responsibility of it all?

I teach self care. My job is to help women navigate burnout, how to move away from survival mode and move into a space of thriving. But, what kind of teacher would I be if I didn’t listen to my own advice? 

My biggest question prior to getting injected was “How does botox work?” and “What the heck is dysport?” I knew I wanted treatments done but didn’t know how any of them worked!

I LOVE the week between Christmas and New Years. While everyone is wandering around in their messes of too many toys, too much clutter, not knowing where anything is, exhausted from holidays and wondering how Christmas came and left so fast - I am busy mentally preparing for my new year. Which by the way has helped me NOT be in a funk before and after christmas.

It is no surprise that Freshly Picked Bags are heaven. Their moccs are the best, so I knew when I needed to find a good bag, I could probably trust them with that too. All my babies all wear freshly picked moccs and how that they came out with the slip ons, they wear those too. (Olivia is wearing the platinum ones in the pictures below). I own 4 bags and literally use all 4 of them. Check them out below!

Hey there Mama,

Can we chat really quick?

When you look at “successful business people” outside of the home, typically you will see a common thread among them. They eat healthy, they wake up early, they work out, they make their beds, they are organized, they plan ahead etc. Among those things, they are driven, goal oriented and focused. They have implemented habits that help sustain their success.

Women in current times are DEMANDING respect, demanding equal rights, demanding that they are treated fairly just as men would bet etc etc etc. But yet this is how we show up? This is how society views us?

I think MOMS are forgetting that they are a freaking integral part of society. We are raising the next generation of humans and if THIS is how we show up…we have a problem.

Dressing is no easy feat as a mama. We’ve got so much on our plate, lots to think about, limited funds (thanks diapers, broken arms and preschool dues), and then there is the mom bod. We find ourselves post baby, with left over nursing boobs, wider hips and just some funky things to overcome.

But, as always where there is a will there is a way. I will always maintain the position that moms don’t have to look like crap. We can put a little effort in and with the right tools, we can look really good while doing this whole motherhood thing.