Greetings, my mommy machines! It’s 6:02 a.m., and guess what? I just finished washing the dishes. Yep, your girl is already feeling accomplished. Starting the day off productive feels so good. I’m patting myself on the back, and I need you to do the same for yourself. Seriously, it’s a must! We’ve got to be …
In a World Full of Negativity, Pull a Positive Out the Bunch
Hey my AMAZING MOMS, I hope you’re having a beautiful day so far. I wanted to share something that’s been on my heart. A close friend of mine has been struggling at work, and another is just having a rough time with life in general. And it made me think about how much we, as …
Hey Mom, I Can Do a Cartwheel
Hi my blooming mommas! So my kids are stretched out like college, high school… and then the one on my breast—lol, yes, a full range over here. When my older kids were little, they’d come running up like, “Hey Mom, look what I can do!” Then they’d do something like a little twist or a …
I Cook with Love: From My Heart to the Table
This year has been all about challenges—the kind that help you grow. I told myself I would finally start doing the things I’ve dreamed about, even the ones that once felt out of reach. One of those dreams was cooking. Not just any cooking, but big, soulful Sunday dinners for my family. This is the …
Discipline Has Become My New Best Friend
Hi Blooming Mommas, So lately, I’ve been rising with the sun—5 a.m. to be exact. I start my day with a workout and a moment in my Bible. With work and getting the kids ready for school, early is the only quiet time I have, and I’m honestly so proud of myself…because I’m actually doing …
The Bond, the Breakdown, and the Beauty of Breastfeeding
Google defines breastfeeding as “the process of feeding an infant milk directly from a mother’s breast, providing essential nutrients and antibodies for optimal growth and development.” And honestly, that sounds amazing—because it is amazing. That would be a definite pro. But what that simple sentence doesn’t capture is just how heavy and overwhelming it can …
You Can Now Subscribe to Blooming with the Blues!
Hey beautiful soul, I’ve got something exciting to share—you can now subscribe to my blog! That means you’ll never miss a post, a reflection, or a moment of “me too” encouragement. Whether it’s a win, a struggle, or just the everyday journey of being a mom, I’m sharing my heart—and now, you can get it …
YIKES!!
Last post of the night—I’m so tired, but it’s bath time for the little one. As moms, we keep going even when we’re running on E. We wear so many hats, and sometimes they get heavy… but I’m so grateful to be making memories with my baby. So even though I’m exhausted, bath time will …
Question of the Century
What have you done for yourself lately?
Be the Change, Even When It’s Hard
Here’s something I’m learning more and more every day: if you want better, you’ve got to do better. And if there’s something in your life you don’t like—it’s okay to change it. It’s necessary to change it. No more waiting for the perfect time, the right motivation, or someone else to push us. Sometimes we …