I took a deep breath. I thought about what I wanted him to hear more than what I wanted to say. I let it out and spoke. “I’m sorry that this has fallen on you. I understand that you feel overwhelmed. How can I help?” I braced for impact. It didn’t come…. Over the course…
This is a guest post, originally published in November of 2017. Even though we do our best to carry grateful, patriotic hearts throughout the year, November 11th is the day we’ve set aside to thank and honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. John F. Kennedy once said,…
By now, you know my love of CrossFit. And if you pay attention to my social media, you’ll frequently see me wearing the Eagle on Friday workouts. But you may not know why. (Hint: WOD 4 Warriors is coming up!) Wearing RED on Fridays is something people do to remember those deployed. RED stands for…
Sometimes those Instagram ads get you! After scrolling past Book of the Month ads on Facebook and Instagram, I finally clicked it. I’d say it was due to the 30% off special they were running, but I’m sure it was the offer a free tote with the first book. I’m a sucker for tote bags. Before I…
Money may be a somewhat taboo topic in today’s society, but one thing we can all agree we like to talk about is how to save money! My husband and I are fans of the Dave Ramsey plan of getting out of debt. If you don’t know about the baby steps, check them out. In…
This is a question I ask myself daily. How many calendars do I actually need? I would really like to just get by with a digital calendar – I prefer Google. But over the summer I learned I needed to actually write things down. I know, I know. So while gearing up for the school…
Almost four years ago, on the night before Thanksgiving, my daughter knocked her two front teeth out while jumping on her bed. After an emergency call to the dentist and reassurance that “they were just baby teeth,” she settled into bed with the promise of extra mashed potatoes the next day. We knew that her…
Everyone has a favorite workout, right? Well, I have a favorite workout day. Saturday gym days are our favorites because it’s when we know we’ll be working out with a partner. Partner workouts are some of the most fun. Partner workouts, just like regular CrossFit workouts come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes…
It’s the most wonderful time …. Oh wait, it’s not Christmas, just back to school time. And before you ask, I did cherish the time I had with my kids this summer. But we’re ready for routine. All of us. With that routine comes packing lunches. Without further ado, my tips for packing a healthy…
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” is something you’ve heard your whole life, right? Well, it’s true. Breakfast is important. But it’s also really hard to get right as a busy parent. But with a little time spent on breakfast meal prep, you can make it easy and healthy. A few years…