Whole30
This month I decided to try something pretty darn challenging. On July first I started the Whole 30 nutrition program. When I decided I wanted to find a way to make my body happier this month, I...
View ArticleGive it 30 Days
I am now on day 7 of my Whole30 challenge. And it is a challenge. I realize now how mindless and apathetic I can be about what I eat. The last 6 days I had to plan ahead, read labels, and ensure...
View ArticleWhat I Gained When I Lost Weight
I don’t love to admit it, but I am one of those women who cares about her weight. It’s true. I have a bit of an all or nothing personality. So, as you would imagine, I have spent many days of my...
View Article10,000 Steps a Day
Do you wear a FitBit? Oh my goodness, I just love mine. It appeals to my goal setting personality so well. In fact, I wish there were devices on the market that could track other positive behaviors...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Twins!
Happy Birthday, Jayla and Enzo! It blows my mind how time has flown by. How are you four today?! My babies are no longer babies… but I do love the stage you are in. You are both independent, but...
View ArticleBev and Karl Gildemeister: On Living A Long, Healthy Life
This month’s focus of Happy Body, has me thinking about longevity. It is important to me that I do what I can to live a long life and that my long life is high quality. In order to be able to keep...
View ArticleWrap Up – Body Month
Whew. July’s theme of physical health was intense. I did my best with the Whole30, but it was super hard! I did a lot of pre-work by reading It Starts With Food, I did my shopping, and I did some...
View ArticleAugust’s Topic: Laughter
Laughter. What is better than laughing? In my opinion, just about nothing. Few things make me feel more connected to another person than laughing together. When I am laughing with someone, I know...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Mikaia!
Mikaia, Today you turn six. SIX YEARS! How is that possible? You’ve been dazzling us and making us laugh since the start! You can be a bit if a diva… a true performer. Here you are at 8 months old:...
View ArticleLaughter Yoga
Today I went out of my comfort zone and tried something new. This morning I went to laughter yoga. I had heard about laughter yoga before, but had never tried it. I went online and found that there is...
View ArticleCheers!
To me, few things signify leisure time like having a drink. From vacation, to meeting up with friends, to holidays, to nights at home with my husband… alcohol turns up the fun factor. Alcohol and...
View ArticleLaughter and Being Present
Trying to bring more joy and laughter into my life has made me aware of my need to be present in each moment. I think we are all cognizant of the fact that we could benefit from taking time away from...
View ArticleLaugh Every Day
If I were to pick a sound that best represents joy, I would have to pick laughter. Laughter is the sound of joy bubbling up within you. As the bubbles rise they pop in a giggle or explode in a...
View ArticleLaughing at Work
Many of us don’t think humor and the workplace go hand in hand. However, after I little digging, I am convinced otherwise. I came upon two articles that made a strong argument for getting in your...
View ArticleSeptember’s Topic: Learning
It’s back-to-school time! Since attending school myself, I have never been so aware of the flurry that surrounds back-to-school as I am this year. This year my oldest goes to kindergarten! For the...
View ArticleFirst Day of School
Mikaia, we have thought and thought and thought about this day since you were born. I wanted everything to be just right. Because of your August birthday, your dad and I discussed what year you would...
View ArticleLife Long Learning
What do you think of when you think of learning? I think of school. I think if classrooms. I think of teachers and students. In reality, however, isn’t it true that it would be nearly impossible to...
View Article10 Reasons Why I Love the Library
I LOOOOOOOOOOVE the library. We are very lucky to have a wonderful library system here in Hennepin County and it is an absolutely essential part of my life. I really don’t know what my life would...
View ArticleWhat I Have Learned About Happiness
I was inspired to create this artwork by this month’s theme of LEARNING. Learning. It’s part of being human. We go through times of intense personal growth and times where we learn little by little....
View ArticleA Month of Making
This month I am going to focus on making. Making art. Making food. Making stuff. MAKING. There is something very gratifying about the act of making something come to life. And this month I just...
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