I got goosebumps watching this trailer. And then I felt overwhelmingly humbled to play even a small role in the film. The trailer is beautiful you guys. And this community that we all get to be a part of--well, we're pretty lucky. Check out the American Blogger website for more information about the release in June. And lets try[...]
{scroll to the end of the post for a big discount code and a $100 credit giveaway}Do you want to know something I've learned in the trenches of motherhood? Tight clothes make me a bad mom. I've had to eliminate them from my wardrobe entirely. There I said it. Since becoming a Mom, I've developed an aversion to clothes that "hug" my bo[...]
It's extra special for me when I get to share my real life best friends with you--the gals who I'm lucky enough to see on a regular basis, whose kiddos play with my kiddos, who meet me at Anthropologie when we both just need to get away, who I text with waaay too late into the night, and who listen when I need a shoulder to cry on.[...]
I ran my very first half marathon over the weekend. And I almost didn't do it. I made a bunch of excuses. And I almost backed out. Then sure enough, no sooner had I crossed the finish line, was I grabbing every brochure for upcoming half marathons in the southern California area. I was slow. I was sloppy. I had blisters and a terr[...]
Family Hike Spring, 2014 It's 7:30 pm and we're in the car, leaving the park and heading home to start the bedtime routine. Wes: Mommy, why can't we see the park anymore? Me: Because it's too dark out. Wes: Mommy, why is it too dark out? Me: Because the sun went down. Wes: Mommy, why did the sun go down? Me: Because it's nigh[...]
I've been sharing a bit about my new "healthier living" journey with you guys. And for the most part it's been going great. I've lost 10 pounds, felt increased energy, clearer thought and an overall happier disposition. But the past couple weeks I've been in a slump--making every excuse to not go on a run, eating way too much chocolate an[...]
A new series: A simple list of three things — a different theme — every week, just for fun. Play along if you like. Leave your list or a link in the comments. See past posts here. We play this game at girls night out. I don't know why, but I know it's fun. 3 female celebrities I have a girl crush on--for no particular reason--th[...]
