We would never say, “my goal for my newborn baby is to have him/her walking before they are six months old.” But, of course, many of you would say that is unrealistic and impossible. However, we can often do the same thing regarding our fitness journey. We set an unrealistic goal and get discouraged when we don’t meet that goal, […]
After being married for 15 years, my husband and I took our first-weekend getaway alone! It was the most fantastic time we have ever had. We laughed, explored, loved, and learned new things about each other. It was a time of reconnecting and well needed. That weekend showed us how much we had neglected ourselves as a couple without intention. […]
Girls (moms) wanna have fun! YES, it is ok for us to have fun, to schedule time away from the kids, house, husband, and chores once in a while. Time to regroup and recharge is desperately needed yet often overlooked. Getting away from the endless demands of motherhood, even for just two hours, can make us feel like a whole […]
When I was at a local coffee shop, a coffee cup caught my eye. One side had a wincing smiley face with a bandage over its eye. The other side said, “I am Fine .” Of course, I had to have it, and I wanted to know what inspired the design. After placing my order and speaking with the man […]
Julie Whitley is a wife and highly driven, nonstop mother of four boys. She knows the realities of being a mom at every stage of development. She is not afraid to tell it like it is while reminding every mother there is no greater gift than love.