“Do you enjoy being a mom?” The question came to me often in my first year of motherhood, and of course I said, “Yes! I love it!” But, to be honest, I didn’t really love it. At least I didn’t love what I was experiencing at the time. Motherhood to me felt like my life…
She has the perfect life. Your thoughts are often consumed with, “If only you could be just like her—then you would love your life as a mom”. You know who I’m talking about. That mom that seems to have her life all together. She’s caring, kind, and always patient—not to mention stunningly beautiful. Her kids…
I was sitting in the drive thru line at McDonalds. No “healthy fall smoothies” there! It happens to the best of us, you know. You. Me. We just end up there when life is busy and we’re starting to get hangry (hungry + angry)! I had just finished shopping at our local grocery store. It…
When I was growing up, our schedules were insane. Quick, on-the-go meals that were healthy without busting your budget—well, it just wasn’t that easy. When I was eleven, I was heavily involved with Odyssey of the Mind and Girl Scouts. My older sister was playing basketball while my older brother was playing football. All of…
“She’s just become one of those people who thinks the answer to living healthy is taking those pills.” The words stung when I heard them for the first time. She was talking about me. It had come out of the mouth of someone—who was a good friend. She had known me for years. I was…