Each month, I have a one-on-one interview with a caregiver in the Happy Healthy Caregiver Community. I call each of these recorded conversations a ‘Caregiver Spotlight’. I started these because each caregiver journey is unique and I know every time I talk to another caregiver I learn something new and I leave that conversation knowing I’m not alone […]
Caregiver Spotlight – Beth Read More »
Have you created a bucket list? In this post, I’m going to share mine with you. It’s my ’50 before 50′ bucket list. So often I see caregivers put aside all their own dreams and goals in order to care for others. I know their heart is in the right place when they make this either conscious
Caregiver, it’s time to create your own bucket list Read More »
What do you give a caregiver to show them you care and are thinking about them? What they want is more time and available hands to call when they are needed. But in our society, where the demand of our time far surpasses the supply, it’s a struggle to be that helper we want to
A Gift for the Overwhelmed Caregiver that Keeps Giving Read More »
My Spotify workout playlist is constantly a work in progress. I know for my music to continue to motivate me and keep me moving, I need to keep my workout playlist fresh and fun. Music is a must for me during a workout because: It offers a distraction – I forget how hard I’m working or
20 Happy & Healthy Songs for your Workout Playlist Read More »
While I’m appreciative of my holiday pasts, I also know that in this season of life that I’m in as a working family caregiver, I can’t expect to pull this off for my family. Perhaps some of you do, but I know the price is probably your own health and sanity. While my mom worked tirelessly to create a Waltons-like family holiday, I recognize that my family paid a price for this eventually.
How to minimize holiday stress and maximize holiday blessings Read More »
Because I’m up and out early to head to the gym, I need portable breakfast options that I can either prep on Sundays for the entire work week or gather together the night before. Here are a few of my tried and true breakfast options.
Five healthy grab and go breakfast options Read More »
Early in our marriage, may be even before we were married, Jason and I had agreed that we would always use some of our time off to have our own vacation. Coming from a big family, there are always events and family reunions to attend but it was important to us that we set aside focused family time together each year.
Traveling for family memories Read More »
Growing up, I never pictured myself as a working mom. I knew I would work before having kids but figured I’d be a stay home mom, like my mom. I know my husband probably feels responsible for me not being a stay home mom but frankly he’s not the reason I am still working.
A “sequencing” mom…
Are you a “sequencing” mom? Read More »
It’s hard to put into words what this season of my life feels like. This season where I’m being sandwiched between being the encouraging, present, and fun mom I want to be for my kids AND being the caring, respectful, and motivating daughter I want to be for my mom. Oh, yeah and somewhere in this mix I want to be a romantic, loving, and supportive wife and a fit and healthy woman who successfully juggles a full time rewarding career and builds a mission rich profitable business on the side! Feels crazy just writing it all out. Like you, I want it all and I want life to feel harmonious. It’s a big order to fill.
It’s like feeding a nest of hungry birds Read More »
When back to school season rolls around, my entire family is switching up routines and schedules. So…it makes sense to find the pockets of time where I’m going to insert my healthy me time.
Back to School, Back to You! Read More »