In Other’s Words
As an avid reader, I come across lots of content that is just so well said, or makes me laugh so hard, that I want to share that with others. Their source will always be recognized. If you find a meme or a quote out there that truly resonates, send it on over and I will include it for the village to share.
Disobedient Daughter
When I first heard this quote, it put me on my heels for a minute. What do you mean that we are responsible when we are disobedient? Upon reflection, I agree with the spirit this was used for in the context where it was applied. We are responsible [...]
Selflessness
We need YOU out here. You. With all the good and bad and helpful and not helpful that comes with you. We need your gifts. We need your humor. We need your talent. We need your listening ears. We need YOU. So take care of you, ok? Being [...]
Voice of a Villager – Robin Arzón
Life takes a village. Welcome to mine, Robin Arzón. You do not know me, but you have helped me to "protect my peace" for the past 25 days. Your encouragement and empowering words have helped me push myself. I am honored to consider you part of my Village. To [...]
Are you a boss or a leader?
Leadership skills are a part of your character. Character is what you repeatedly do. Self discipline is when you have enough courage to work on yourself and keep yourself pointed toward your goals and integrity. Alignment is when your efforts are in harmony with your highest values. A hot mess [...]
Criticized for it Anyway
One of the growing trends that I see on lots of blogs that I love right now is conversation about feeling external pressure to be something other than what they feel they are intrinsically. They feel like everyone else has it together, and that they are somehow messing up. [...]
Be Yourself • Projects for Progress
Click picture for source. I found this on Pinterest the other day, pinned by my friend Shawna. I love it. I love that it's colorful, I love the way that it is drawn, and I love the message it sends. Altogether too often, I find myself playing the [...]
Workout Motivation
I haven't worked out alone, let alone with a trainer in almost a month for a variety of reasons (including meningitis and a stay in the hospital). Mentally, physically, and emotionally, I need to return to exercise. I have scheduled three training sessions (30 min/per), and plan on hitting [...]
Slow Focus
Does this quote resonate with anyone else as much as it did me? Never mind the beautiful typography and graphic design (which I do love)... The message was what really sealed this one in my mind. When I look back over my life, too often I say to myself [...]
Fat Crying
I don't know about you, but I hate sweating. I hate it. Stinking, wet, sticky... Yuck. Or at least I used to think so. I found this quote on Pinterest and reposted it in my Workout and Body Image file, but it had a curse word in its commentary, so [...]
no matter how slow you go
I found this poster on Pinterest, and I thought of it today while I was in a spinning class. Yep, I, the non-athlete of the millennium, was convinced by my super-fit friend Rachel, to attend a spinning class. I never thought that I would love it. She'd warned me that the [...]
Mommy’s Guilty Secret
"Sometimes I tell myself that the reason I keep on some of this extra baby weight is so that I have the energy to chase my kids around all of the time. I also tell myself that in the event of an emergency, I would gladly feed my kids [...]
Tina Fey made my day
If you haven't read Tina Fey's memoir, Bossypants, get on it. It's the best. I love Ms. Fey for many reasons. Being a quirky brunette on the skinnier side of life with smaller breasts who wears glasses,dares to say funny things, and admits to being a real geek in [...]
posted values
Our playroom wall. I was pinspired this week by this pinterest entry to create and post a graphic listing our family values. While no list can ever be complete, I like how mine came out. I made each of the four graphics that follow, framed each of [...]
Just A Mom
The good moms out there put out all they've got. Creativity, finances, productivity, and physical exertion support our mission. We need to balance life, work, child rearing, personal time (::snarf::), and God bless us a love life. Married, divorced, single, widowed, whatever - you are still a mother. You [...]
Concern for our girls
Image Source “I get worried for young girls sometimes; I want them to feel that they can be sassy and full and weird and geeky and smart and independent, and not so withered and shriveled.” —Amy Poehler
Before I Was A Mom
My best friend, who is about to become a mother for the first time, sent me the poem below this Mother's Day. It was also read to me by one of the mentor mothers from MOPS that week. I decided to hold onto it, and then use it here [...]
When You Know Better
Some people love her. Some people hate her. But there is no denying that Oprah has changed the face of the television medium. I do DVR her show, and watch the episodes that sound appealing. One of the things she often says is a quote from Maya Angelou, "When [...]
Perspective Shift from MOPS Friends
A couple of months ago during a MOPS meeting, they passed out discussion questions. One of them was "What is the Hardest Part of Being a Mom"? I was only a handful of days postpartum (Yes I was at a meeting the week after I had Boy.) and my [...]
eleven steps to prepare for kids
My friend Mickayla posted this one tonight on her Facebook profile and it made me laugh out loud. Thinking of Having Kids? Do this 11 step program first! by Brenna Gray Foster on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 8:14am Lesson 1 1. Go to the grocery store. 2. Arrange to [...]
Stealing a Tradition: 25 Books for Advent
I am part of the local MOPS group. At the last meeting, we discussed our family traditions. This is my first year in establishing my family's traditions. My family of origin has many, many, many traditions. I treasure them with all of my heart. My husband's family has their [...]