It’s been almost 13 years since I decided to change to a vegetarian // plant-based diet. It was something I had toyed around with in college, simply because the idea of cooking meat in our tiny apartment just didn’t appeal to me whatsoever. But, it wasn't until after I got married and ventured out on my own that I went all-in! So, how do you get started eating a more plant-based diet? I'm bring my friend and Registered Dietician Kathy Levin in today to share 6 simple steps to get started eating more plants!

Here's the deal... You DON'T have to join a network marketing company to start a business. The reason I chose to was because I didn't know HOW to do anything else. It was low risk and the investment was low, and since I didn't know a dang thing about business, I figured it was a good stepping stone. And sure enough, I was right! Had I not started there, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have even thought about doing what I'm actually doing now (which, if you don't know, I offer done-for-you tech + automation services to online business owners, as well as offer a content marketing course for network marketers and online business owners). None of that would exist today had I not chosen to dip my toe in the water with network marketing. But, maybe you're still hesitant about starting a business and aren't sure NWM is for you. I've got 6 reasons I'm sharing as to why you should start an online business - and it's easier (and more rewarding) than you think!

If you’re looking for a quick and easy hairstyle for the summer - or simply because you’re a mom and just don’t have the time - you will love this! I feel like this actually works better for short hair, but if you have longer hair, this is pretty simple too! Plus, it’s EASY! Like, so easy, an 8 year old can do it!

I might be one of the only people to say this about the last few months, but I have to say that the pandemic has probably been one of the best things for our marriage. Simply because it FORCED us to have open + tough conversations about life, our family, etc.

Heading to the beach soon? Here are my essentials for before, during, and after the beach or pool - for both mom and the kiddos! You'll find my favorite for sunscreen, relaxing poolside, and keeping your skin + hair feeling moisturized all day long!

I certainly don’t know everything. And I’m definitely not going to be the most educated kid on the block. But, I can’t stay silent. I can’t look past how this is a problem. This past week has been extremely eye opening for me. I definitely feel different than I did a week ago and am ready to speak up and help. I know I can be better.

It’s my 10 year Blogiversary, FIRSTNAME! Learn more about what’s happened the last 10 years and why I started this little blog in the first place!

When you start your day with helpful thoughts and emotions about what you can control and accomplish, you will create a new outlook. When you decide what you want to think about the day ahead, you become the person you know you are inside. You won’t have to feel behind, or alone, or not enough anymore.

With work, family time, chores, etc., by the time the kids go to bed, we can hardly keep our eyes open, let alone open up a book, amiright?! Enter the morning podcast. If you’re not a podcast person, I suggest you try it! My entry to the podcast world was Serial (OMG, I still LOVE that one), but if you want some of my favorites for life + business, well friend, you’re in luck because that’s what I’m giving you today!

Maybe you’re not a morning person. Maybe you don’t need or like to workout first thing in the morning. Maybe you HATE a schedule. I am telling you, if you need anything right now, I believe it’s a morning routine that’s just for YOU.

Now that we know this is going to be more of the same for the foreseeable future, I need SOMETHING to look forward to. I need SOMETHING for the kids to be excited about. Because, let’s face it, we’re not just mom + teacher now - we’re their playmates too. Which is why we came up with our Quarantine - ahem - SPRING Bucket List.

I've been trying to take this whole COVID-19 thing one day at a time, but as we continue to push back dates of when the kids go back to school, it's becoming more + more likely that it's going to be more of the same for the foreseeable future.

A few weeks ago, I shared my daily routine. Well, you can basically throw that one out the window because EVERYTHING has changed since then. I hinted at how I would update you when summer came and then again when the school year started. What I didn’t anticipate was having to do an update BEFORE the end of the school year. I know there are some of you who have seen scheduled floating around the internet (don’t try to Pinterest it… they’ve blocked ALL Coronavirus content on there), but I thought I’d share what we’ve adapted for our family and what seems to be working OK right now.

I asked my friend Dr. Kelsey Decker to be a guest on the blog so she could teach you #allthethings about how to jumpstart your fitness as a busy mama! Her tips are great and I know you're going to fall in love with her too!

Did you know toxic beauty products are hormone disruptors, which cause certain hormones and organ systems to overcompensate, throwing off our natural hormonal balance and leading to symptoms such as infertility, PMS, terrible menstrual cramping, acne, and insomnia, among others?! Because I feel like I've been dealing with A LOT of hormone related issues over the last year, I've been transitioning most of my beauty products over to all natural ones. Here are a few of my favorites...

During the season of Lent, people “sacrifice” something as a reminder of the Ultimate Sacrifice - Jesus dying on the cross so we can have eternal life with him in heaven. And this is always why I CHOOSE to give something up for Lent. This year, I'm doing something a little different... instead of giving up chocolate or candy, I'm giving up spending for the next 40-days...