The biggest Silver Lining of the week was being introduced to Foodbabe.com. Holy moly do I ever have a hugmongous girl crush! Before our daughters went to yoga, a mom and I were talking about our dread of Halloween…and the candy. In addition to trepidation about the manic excitement and the ingestion of sugar, we shared a… Continue reading Healthy Alternative to Halloween Candy
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Being Present in Your Own Life
In the last week, I have had no less than three wham-bam-a-ha moments that have centered me – in a wonderful way. Each has left me asking myself: Am I really present in my own life? Here is a prime example: last weekend, I attended a beautiful – and I mean BEAUUUUUTIFUL, over-the-top – birthday party.… Continue reading Being Present in Your Own Life
Be Astonished
I love love love this! That Volatire was definitely onto something! When we pay attention and are fully present in life, we WILL be astonished!
This Weekend: Choose Hope
This has been a pretty intense (ok, insane) week. I have been on the road in Chicago and New York sharing The Companion Guide. Despite the hectic nature of the days (not sure what town I’m writing this from!), I have had the great and wonderful opportunity to meet lots of people and hear the most incredible… Continue reading This Weekend: Choose Hope
A Lesson in Subtraction
Our daughter, a/k/a Excitedly Eight would much rather put her nose in a book than do math. That apple didn’t fall far from her Mommy’s tree! When it comes to her math lessons, subtraction has been more challenging for her than addition. Her teacher told us that this is quite common. While this is a… Continue reading A Lesson in Subtraction
Beautycounter to the Rescue!
I don’t know about you… but after reading all of those facts my stomach got a bit queezy. The reality is that when it comes to beauty products it is oh-so-very difficult to know exactly what ingredients are actually in the product and further, what those products are capable of doing to our bodies. For… Continue reading Beautycounter to the Rescue!
Musical Monday: Stand By Me
Musical Monday: Stand By Me Happy Monday! This song is one of my favorites becasue it reminds me of the amazing people in my life who have always stood by my side through the best of times and the most difficult of times. I don’t know how I would of gotten through FBC if I didn’t… Continue reading Musical Monday: Stand By Me
4th Cancerversary: The Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Four years ago today, I was diagnosed with FBC, known to many of you as f-bomb breast cancer. Today is a day of great reflection for me. I remember October 15th, 2010 as if it were yesterday. Amazing how four long years have passed since the moment that my life was changed forever. In some… Continue reading 4th Cancerversary: The Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Musical Monday: I Will Survive
Musical Monday: I Will Survive I light of the fact that today is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, I thought that I would share one of my all-time favorite songs, one that I listened to over and over again when I had FBC. I believe that this song is meant to empower people who are… Continue reading Musical Monday: I Will Survive
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day So many of us – myself included – are a little over the pink ribbons. (For the record, the blog has a lot of pink on it ONLY because it’s my favorite color!) The awareness movement began because there was a need for – well – awareness. No one discussed… Continue reading Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day