Gosh, I had the most bizarre dream last night. And there were people in it -- from a particular period of my life, that I still carry SUCH baggage from: high school.

(Ugh.)

Here's what mine looks like, maybe you can relate.

I wish that things were different. That I felt different. That people saw me… for who I actually was. (Not what they wanted to see.)

That I had the courag...

You have asked for it... I figure it's about time I deliver!!

When I'm not donning my standard mommy-uniform of some sort of active wear, casual-chic is my jam. Here is one of my fave go-to casual-chic summer looks.

Here's a closer look.

The perfect blend of casual and chic!! (Yay.) Since looking at a picture can be intimidating, I've included 5 simple steps so you too can ge...

Remember the old, plain, grey rock we picked up and saved as a child because it was so special to us? Though it looked just like the 100's of others surrounding it, we picked IT. 

Anyone who saw it could easily tell us it was worth nothing. Because technically, it was worth nothing. But WE gave it immense value. We didn't see a worthless, insignificant, old rock. We saw a t...

Grace. It's something we talk a lot about in the Christian subculture. To an outsider, the word might feel a bit overused. It possibly is.

Well today, my little mom devotional was on the topic of, (you guessed it) God's grace. I'm sure you aren't too surprised. (wink)

But, it was on more than just that. 

It was also on a subject I'll admit I'm usually thoroughly annoyed...

What if you could have both??? Time AND money.

(You can.)

(I know a way.)

Ok. I'm gonna put my big girl panties on, be bold and just go there. Where is there? Well, it's the discussion I'm about to embark upon. Not even close to my comfort zone. But who ever said we grow by staying comfy?! 

So here goes. (Big money no whammies) 

When it comes to direct sales (or MLMs/n...

Confidence. What a loaded word. We all want it. We crave it. But few of us would say we possess it.

When we think of confidence, we think of lots of things. Things like: appearance, success, status, social skills, girl-power, poise and self-esteem. Not bad things. 

But may I ask a question? What about the confidence that doesn't come from us? 

What about the confidence tha...

I know your mind just went there. lol. And that's ok. But that's NOT what I'm talking about my dears. 

I'm talking about CLOTHING size. 

Yes. It actually does matter. For years I told myself that it didn't, but that's not true. When you're a woman, it actually DOES matter. 

Not because we feel deeply ashamed of wearing a larger size (though some of us do, and I get that)...

Mean girls. We all know one. 

Over the course of my life I've known many. 

{Sigh.}

You know, I debated writing about this for forever. Because I would never want anyone to feel like I'm seeking their pity, or glorifying my baggage. And though I've left out all names, I'd never, EVER want anyone to feel shamed for what they've done to me. I know that we all do our best with...

I'm probably insane to open myself up in this way, but my desire for the potential support I may receive (or give) by choosing to share this nugget of vulnerability is far greater than my fear of the potential judgment, scrutiny or attack I may receive. So here goes. 

My daughter was a SKINNY MINNY till she was 5. Then she hit 6 and began to fill out. Immediately her doctor...

If you follow me on social media, you may know that I am going to be dancing in the Denver Nuggets Dancers alumni performance later this month (YAY), but did you know that my baby girl is performing with her cheer team at a Nugs game this month TOO?

Well, let me share a few nuggets (pun not intentional) on my boo.

She's not the kid who gets the 1st place ribbon on field day...