I love sweets, and especially in the AM. If my waistline could handle it, I would have blueberry muffins, scones, and other delicious pastries with my coffee every morning, but because annoyingly my metabolism has seemed to slow down post-baby (what's up with that?!), I've had to switch out my top choices with healthier ones. This healthy milkshake is perfect for those of you who like me crave sweets in the morning but want something healthy and satisfying to start your day. I swear you ...
#IAMGRATEFUL CHALLENGE
I wrote the other day how I've been keeping a gratitude journal and I must tell you that for the little time I have been committed to it, I can feel a difference -- I am happier and feel more whole as a person. I know that may sound crazy because it's such a little thing, but it's so true. I have a constant reminder to appreciate the little things throughout the day, like the pretty colors on the leaves and little Brian's smile, and my days are now filled with many moments of feeling grateful ...
DIY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Happy Halloween Y'all!! I'm sorry I don't have a picture of Brian yet, he was NOT cooperating this morning and mommy needed a break. Anywho, our next door neighbors invited us over for a Halloween party last weekend and I was blown away with all the adorable and clever DIY decorations and treats. I didn't expect much less from the family that has chickens, a full vegetable garden, and gets their milk delivered from a farm in Hudson Valley, all in their little backyard in Stamford, CT ...
The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude
I've started a new nightly ritual that is something so simple, yet so powerful I think it will really stick! My mom gave this Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude to me a long, long time ago, probably like 15 years ago, and at the time I was around 16 and could care less about gratitude. Times have of course changed and I have so much to be thankful for, like 100 things every single day. I've found that a really nice way to end the day is to jot the things I am most grateful down ...
