START. This is my chosen word for 2016. It’s something I’ve struggled with for quite some time. Being the perfectionist that I am, I often become very hesitant to get started on something. The given task always seem so monumental in my head. I’m a planner. I like to have my ducks in a row and be prepared for what may come. The thing is, you can never fully prepare for what lies ahead. You can’t avoid mistakes. You certainly {Read More}
5 Things I Want My Son To Know
May 28, 2015 by
You only hope that as you grow older, you also grow wiser. Some of us look back at our youth and think, “Huh…my (enter parent of choice) actually did know what they were talking about”. Once you have a child of your own, you realize the significance of what your mom and dad taught you growing up. You see things in a new light and understand why they made certain decisions or how tough it was to raise a {Read More}
5 Reasons I Dislike Going on Vacation
February 28, 2015 by
We just recently went on vacation and enjoyed every second of the warm weather, time at the beach, and being able to spend the majority of our days outside! Life sure is good while you’re ON vacation, especially for us Chicagoans who can escape winter for a bit. But, upon returning home, I realized there are a few reasons why I DISLIKE vacations. Yes, you heard me correctly. There are actually some reasons why I DISLIKE going on vacation. Call {Read More}
5 Things I Miss During Pregnancy
January 6, 2015 by
Pregnancy can be a wonderful thing, but it certainly has its downfalls, too! There are many things women miss over the course of our 9 (actually 10) month journey…..common vices like wine, daily cups of coffee, and fitting into your skinny jeans without the need for a belly band.Being pregnant for the 2nd time now, I realize that there are a few things, aside from the obvious listed above, that I REALLY miss. If only I could have these {Read More}
