It is no secret that I am ready for life to return to some semblance of normalcy, but there are definitely a few things that I want to stay the same even after quarantine. One being an open weekend. Typically, our weekend plans are so filled to the brim with plans and things to do. …… Continue reading The Perfect Quarantine Weekend
Category: Lifestyle
When You Don’t Feel Like It
All day I have been planning on sitting down to get some writing in. It is now nearly 9 pm and these are the first words I am creating all day, minus the numerous text messages I sent out. The thing is I could of easily squeezed in an hour of solid writing, but instead…… Continue reading When You Don’t Feel Like It
The Impossible Task of Cleaning Floors
We all have insecurities. They often manifest in different ways. For me, the floors of our house are more than just floors. They are the status of how good of a wife and mother I am. I know that might sound crazy, but that is just how my mind works. Clean and shiny floors, and…… Continue reading The Impossible Task of Cleaning Floors
Why I Wake Up at 5 am as a Stay-At-Home Mom
I wake up around 5 am every day during the week. You might be wondering: why? It is not like I have to get ready and commute to work. My job is right in this home, being mom to sweet Hudson. There is no commute. No need to get dressed. No need to do my…… Continue reading Why I Wake Up at 5 am as a Stay-At-Home Mom
Sunshine & Simplicity
This mama needs sunshine & simplicity. This past weekend I was reminded how much I missed the sun. This has by far been the coldest, rainiest winter Southern California has had in years. As the coldness is slowly drifting away and the sun is making its way back, I am remembering my love for the…… Continue reading Sunshine & Simplicity
Routines Pt. 4
The Weekend Routine To finish up this series on routines, we are ending with my very favorite part of the whole week: the weekend. We have had some really amazing weekends, but we also have had some really terrible ones. I think the terrible ones are a result of two things. 1. Planning too much…… Continue reading Routines Pt. 4
Routines Pt. 3
The Evening Routine Just like all the other parts of the day, I think it is so important to be incredibly intentional with the ends of our days because at least for me, there is a greater temptation to use my evenings just to veg. This almost always leaves me falling asleep wishing I used…… Continue reading Routines Pt. 3
To Read
This mama needs to read. I think a lot of people can relate to this feeling of not feeling like they have time to read. For me, reading can sometimes feel indulgent. The act of just sitting down to read a book that is just for enjoyment can sometimes feel too much like vacation mode. Isn’t…… Continue reading To Read
Routines Pt. 2
The Afternoon Routine I don’t know about you, but I definitely hit a slump in the afternoon. It usually hits around 1pm. The morning energy (aka coffee) has worn off, the realities of the day have begun to set in, and my motivation to get things done is on the decline. I know in the…… Continue reading Routines Pt. 2
Routines Pt. 1
For the month of February, Saturdays will be all about routines. This will be a four part series exploring ideas for morning, midday, evening, and weekend routines. I am all about routines, especially recently with baby H. Are you with me? Do you love routines too? Read on, then! Are you more of a go…… Continue reading Routines Pt. 1
This Mama Needs Grace 