My family and I spent two weeks last Summer visiting our extended families in the midwest. On our long drive back home to Colorado, somewhere in rural Iowa, in the early pre-dawn h...

Cole, my 12-year-old, is currently experiencing some "magic."

Soccer magic to be specific.

But it didn’t come easy for him. And it was an almost two-year journey to get to where ...

I have a question for you.

What were 3 of the best decisions you made last year?

Wondering why I'm looking backward when we're on the cusp of a new year? Well, most of us live by...

I used to put a lot of meaning into my things. As a young adult, I told myself that the stuff I had acquired meant that I was interesting. And that I was worthy of attention and lo...

When my two boys were in diapers, Friday evenings could not come soon enough. I was working full time, judging myself for not being home more with the kids, and exhausted by the pe...

Habits matter.

The things we consciously and unconsciously think, say and do on a daily basis create our realities. When you look at your life, are you inspired? Good habits can ...

“I deserve it.”

This is a thought that I don't say out loud, but think often. I’m not hyper-aware of it because it comes and goes quietly. I do know that it quickly shows up when ...

The new year.

A time when many are trying to unsuccessfully convince themselves to exercise more, lose weight and get organized. Yet, you may have a few friends who are optimistic...