There's this thing we do as women. Sometimes it is subtle, but I've been noticing it blaringly lately. I have gotten my ego trapped in this snare called comparison. Its lies tell us that you and I are on...
We are no strangers to droughts living in Colorado. We learn to landscape and plan to be “water-wise” in our yards and gardens. We hesitate to add water-thirsty lawns if we don’t think they will thrive on the water...
The divorce journey is a process. With some days that are just very very hard. The days when the self-doubt is high and the tears are easy. On those days you need your support system. But at the same...
Years ago, I read Oprah Winfrey's book: What I know for Sure. The book changed my perspective on gratitude. Oprah keeps a gratitude journal; every day she writes down five things that she is grateful for. I don't always...
It was time to take a break. Social media was taking up too much space in my daily routine. Even app limits I had set for myself weren’t doing anything for me. I was using Instagram up to 8...
Understanding depression, if you have no exposure to it through close family or friends, can be a challenge. We all have times when we feel a little “down”. But that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about something...
The other day my doctor told me I was in “perimenopause.” I, of course, protested and assured her it couldn’t be since I was only forty-three. She responded by telling me she was quite sure that was what was...
A few months ago, I wrote a post about helping a child with anxiety and depression. I got a lot of positive feedback and all sorts of people reaching out about how they also have kids suffering with similar...
It’s a new year! Happy 2022! If you wrote down a fitness or nutrition goal on your New Year resolution list, you are not alone. It is one of the most common resolutions.
Whether you’re new to working out or a...
Adult friendships don’t seem as organic or effortless as friendships in our younger days. Sometimes, I can be surrounded by a group of women, talking and having a great time. However, at the end of the night, I leave...
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
