The art of granting oneself grace, of having some self-compassion, doesn't come naturally to me...I'm more inclined to be hard on myself. (I think that many of us are that way! The old adage of "being your own worst critic" can be pretty accurate) But finally, as 2018 progresses, I can confidently say that I... Continue Reading →
The “Shopping Ban”
Anyone who knows me well, or has been following this blog (thank you SO much if that's you!!) will know how dedicated I've been to bettering myself in 2018. When you have a year like 2017, where you feel as if you've been to hell in a hand-basket & back numerous times...you either end up on... Continue Reading →
Minimalism allows me not to care…
Yes, you read the title correctly. Minimalism, or living simply & with greater intention, absolutely allows me to care less. (On the flip side, it also allows me to care MORE about the things & people that truly matter in our life, but that's not what today's post is about) Shortly after we moved to... Continue Reading →
Vulnerability & Minimalism
I have a confession to make: for the first time since I began my Happiness Project on February 1st, this months resolutions aren't working out so well. That's an understatement, actually...they're a huge flop!! Other than my resolution to continue my shopping ban, (which is very successful!), 2 of the other resolutions I only managed... Continue Reading →
Nothin’ but NET Baby!!!
It's so hard when our babies are sick. Mamas, dads, caregivers, you know what I'm saying... Many 3 year olds have the ability to verbally tell us (or even yell at us!) what's wrong, even with the smallest details such as "want BLUE cup, not green!!!". As annoying as that demanding behavior may seem at... Continue Reading →
Happiness Project Part 4: May
I have come to love the end of each month; it's the time when I look back on my Happiness Resolutions from the previous month, reflect on my progress, and chart the next months path!! The feeling that you are growing as a person, and measuring that growth in a concrete manner, is quite motivational... Continue Reading →
3, 2, 1,…GO!!!
Today was one of those days; the kind where I am filled to the brim with hope for all that Evrett can achieve in life. Despite the rainy, windy, slightly chilly spring weather (which I actually love! The snow is almost gone, and our grass is already becoming green) keeping us indoors most of the... Continue Reading →
The “More” of Minimalism
In a few days time, some of our beloved fam is coming to spend a few days with us. How blessed we are that they are travelling all the way up North here to see us, and we are so excited to spend some quality time with them again! Cody is so pumped, Scott &... Continue Reading →
Evretts Mountain 