Being in control is a very comfortable place for me. It's the reason why I schedule everything in my calendar, set agendas, make itineraries, and lists for work, family, home, and travel. It makes me good at a lot of things, have good intentions, but also intolerable at times. And I know my controlling tendencies makes me curate my daughters lives. They interpret it as me … [Read more...] about Trying to curate my kid’s lives less
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How to Have a Health-centered Family Vacation
Vacations are very important to our health. It's a time-out from our regular life and an opportunity to recharge ourselves. Yes, family vacations can get hectic but with some planning you can have a health-centered vacation. We just came back from a family vacation to the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinsburg, TN. I'm sharing some of my favorite photos from the trip along with the … [Read more...] about How to Have a Health-centered Family Vacation
Not a Perfect Mother’s Day
I am still recovering from a busy Mother's Day weekend. It's an honor to be part of the mom's club with amazing woman like my mom, grandmother, aunts, and friends. I'm still trying to figure out how to celebrate this holiday being a mom and being the one to make sure all of the moms in my family that came before me have a good day. I loved seeing all of the picture perfect … [Read more...] about Not a Perfect Mother’s Day
Healthy Meal Planning for a Snowboard and Ski Vacation
I grew up skiing and have so many great memories going on ski vacations with family and friends, après-ski snacks, and hot chocolate. I wanted my daughters to have these same memories. A winter sport is a great way to get outdoors in the cold weather. Or else the winter can feel like a lot of time indoors. I switched to snowboarding when I started dating Grouchy Husband … [Read more...] about Healthy Meal Planning for a Snowboard and Ski Vacation