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Video Resources

While I’m a huge fan of in-person classes for personalized inspiration, there are many, many resources online to help you on your movement journey. I want you to seek out who and what motivates you.

Do you feel like workout videos or online tutorials are right for you? Write about it. Have you ever tried any? Which ones did you like/not like? Which are your favorite? Which have you wanted to try? What genres do you like or want to explore? Online access to fitness instructors has brought a ton of variety to the fitness world! Write about if and what you’d like to explore and then do your research—find what works for you!

Take Note: Fitness involves correct form to avoid injury. Please work with a trained professional on correct form if you have any questions. Safety first.

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Online-Social Media Resources

Do you follow any fitness, gym, class, or instructor accounts online? How do they make you feel? Inspired? Defeated? Write about it.

If they put you in a positive mindset, send those resources a message and let them know! Share your fitness journey with them—they are people, too!

If you find that you’re comparing yourself to them or your thoughts about them bring you down in any way, delete them! Take a social media break. Or find resources that do inspire you. There is no one resource for everyone. Find the one that builds you up! Or none if that sets you free!

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Try Something New

Today’s challenge is to try something new—a new fitness class (aerial yoga or bungee bounce, anyone?), a new workout video (i.e. Fitness Marshall on YouTube!), or choose a new walking route for a change of scenery. If you can’t do it today, plan for it. Stretch your body, mind, and routine by switching it up! Write about what you’re going to try and plan for it!

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What’s Fun For You?

Yoga may have been fun pre-kids, but maybe it doesn’t seem appealing now. Maybe you were a runner in your teens and 20s and now in your 30s and 40s it isn’t for you. So what is fun for you in the season you are in? If you know, write about it—what it is, the joy it brings you, etc. If you aren’t sure what’s fun, give it some thought today—what sounds fun? Write about it!

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Competitive Mindset

Do you have a competitive mindset? Do you compete with yourself? With others? Is competition positive motivation for you? Or does it foster judgment? Does it not come into play for you when exercising? Write about the role of competition in your movement goals, if applicable.

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Class Options

What exercise class options are local to you? When was the last time you looked? Classes can change on a monthly, weekly, and daily basis. What options are close to you?

Today’s challenge: research what classes are currently near you. Write down dates, times, and locations that sound appealing. Bonus challenge: sign up for one and put it on the schedule.

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Is a Group For You?

Group exercise classes—how do you feel about them? Have you ever been to one? Is so, what do you love about them? What do you dislike about them? If you haven’t, what do you imagine them to be like? Are any of your thoughts keeping you from trying one?

Are you afraid of comparison from others? Do you think you’d be able to show up to a class and not judge yourself or others? What if you went with the intention of being a supportive class member—do you think you could do that?

My personal challenge for you: try a group class this month. I encourage you to do this because I avoided going for years. I was afraid of judgment, I can’t stand the fact that I make weird faces when I concentrate on the moves, and I was always afraid I wouldn’t like the moves or a teacher would be too harsh. I finally started going again in preparation for this month—I got out of my own way and showed up to a group aerobic class where I knew nobody. You know what I found? A group of highly motivated, encouraging women who were showing up for themselves and their friends. They were prioritizing self care. They were nothing but encouraging, enthusiastic, and inviting. I found camaraderie in women with similar goals who were showing up. Their energy made me want to return…and I did. So let me lovingly suggest that you quit allowing your thoughts about what a class *might* be like stop you from meeting what might be the motivation you need to keep going.

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Happy Fiddle Leaf Fig that I have always dreamed of having? ❌

Consider this my SOS from one plant loved to another…any insight into what I’m doing wrong? 🤪 Let me know in the comments! I need your insight! 🌱💕
My many years of trial & error Sourdough Biscuit r My many years of trial & error Sourdough Biscuit recipe is now available in my highlights! 😍 Enjoy, friends! 👩🏻‍🍳😘

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From the blues of Maui to the blues of Idaho 💙 From the blues of Maui to the blues of Idaho 💙 You Guys. We went for a drive &  made Chris stop the truck when I saw this bright blue spruce next to this perfect lavender and this whole color palette has taken over my visions for my home😍

Do you have a favorite blue? 💙🥰
We’ve officially known each other for 12 years o We’ve officially known each other for 12 years on 8-8-22. Twelve. Years. We jokingly say we have been married for that long even though it’s really only been 9 years. But my gosh. 12 years of loving & living & growing with someone. That feels like something. 

We met at Kimo’s on Maui. Shared a chair. Listened to Willie K. All by chance.  We talked for quite a while before we even kissed. Things were a whirlwind from there. It feels like we lived together right away and got married right away even if there were a few years in-between sharing that chair and sharing our vows 😉 

This life is better together. It just is. We were gushing about it just last night. Our marriage isn’t perfect. We have our squabbles like everyone. But we also have moments where we’re still blown away…moments where we reflect with joy “that someone else could love me that much.” We both feel that way about the other. 

Marriage is the best. I do need a man. I want a man. And he wants me. And needs me. I can tell you that whatever lies our culture tries to tell you otherwise, this. is. it. Marriage is the best thing ever. 💕

Photo: @daniwalkerphoto_
Don’t underestimate the power of a book. This bo Don’t underestimate the power of a book. This book—The Biggest Story Bible Storybook—is one that I keep out in the open for my kids to see. They pick it up on their own all the time. They have carried it with them on adventures in the truck and to church. It’s probably the thickest, heaviest book they have ever lugged around or held on their lap. The images and stories have brought up countless conversations and encouraged endless questions. And this is ONE book in our home. One. Let that sink in. 

This book is not just an item on our homeschool “to read” list that needs to be read and then checked off. It’s a book full of life. Homeschool (and life) is not something to merely check off and move on. It’s a way to hold space for living & loving. 

What a gift we’re given to slow down and do just that. And what a gift we’re giving by encouraging our kids to slow down and savor the good stuff (sometimes on repeat). 

Mama, you don’t have to “hold the space” all by yourself. There are amazing things at your fingertips that can help. Things like one miraculous book that will hold the space with you. 

Feeling overwhelmed by your to do list or to read list as you start this school year? Remember this. Sometimes it’s one thing of your desire revisited many times that makes a bigger impact than many things checked off of a list that was created by someone else. 😘
My babies aren’t this little anymore, but it sho My babies aren’t this little anymore, but it shows a time when I questioned my patience levels as a mom. The world around me was pouring messages into my mind that led me to believe that I didn’t have any patience or I wasn’t enough unless I could be even and calm, cool and collected every single moment of every single day. And that just wasn’t true. It isn’t true. Then there were messages telling me that if you “lose your shit” on your kids all the time, you’re also an awesome mom because kids are annoying and in the way. Also not true. But these extremes have led us to believe that we aren’t enough no matter what we do. It’s a myth that you don’t have enough patience to homeschool your kids. An internal belief that has been heavily influenced by outside messages like the ones above. But the truth? Such messages lead us to sell ourselves short. If you believe you don’t have the patience to homeschool your kids, you’re selling yourself short, mama. We learn beside our children. We learn with them. We are learning all the time. And if patience is an area that you feel you need to learn more about, homeschool is an opportunity to do just that. We ALL wrestle in this motherhood journey…with a wide variety of emotions, tasks, schedule snafus, sleep deprivation, health concerns, relationships, self esteem—so many things. But we are here on this planet and in this role as mother to learn. We’re here to improve. And our children are the greatest motivator for self improvement. We are here breaking generational cycles, becoming better, and ever evolving into the mother and woman we want to be. Improved patience is something you can and will learn when homeschooling. It won’t be automatic, it will be gradual. But we can show up with a willingness to work on patience, grace when that growth is hard, and dedication to being/doing better. Because our kids are worth it. We are worth it. We are capable, loving, and kind. We can do this. YOU can do this.

Photos: @kristycopperfieldphotography
School is right around the corner for most of us! School is right around the corner for most of us! 📚 And I’m sure you’ve at least been *thinking* about the need to get more organized so you and your kiddos feel ready for the school year. 

Want to feel more prepared? Have I got an amazing treat for you! The opportunity to learn from and ask questions of a professional organizer and author for FREE! 🥳

Next Monday, August 8th at 7pm EST, 4pm PST, 1pm HST join @jenniferfordberry and I for a LIVE zoom meet up! 🙌🏼

Jennifer is going to share all kinds of tips to help us get ready for the school year and has generously offered us the option of a Q&A at the end! Free class + personalized access to a professional? YES PLEASE! 🤩 

Have a back to school organization question you hope she answers in the class? Share it in the comments below! 👇🏼

Jennifer is a wealth of information and has been a personal inspiration for me to get my life aligned and in order. My life is better with Jennifer’s influence and encouragement in it 💕 

Sign up via the link in my bio…and mark your calendars for August 8th! 🥳
Someone said to me this week, “You live for your Someone said to me this week, “You live for your children, everyone knows that.” I was stopped in my tracks…Is that true? Is that what people think of me? Is it obvious? How do I feel about this statement? And the truth is, I was flattered. Her statement made me feel appreciated. I felt seen. I felt understood. I didn’t feel anything like “Oh gosh, does this mean I’ve lost myself?” Not at all—instead I felt validated and honored. Do I live for my children? Yes. Do Chris and I both live for our children? Yes—we moved our whole lives to give them better opportunities, security, and more adventures. My life DOES revolve around my role as a mother and I’m not anything but THRILLED by this. What a deep, deep honor it is to be the mother to these four beautiful children. A week later, I’m still humbled and elated by my friend’s passing comment. Would that we all feel so seen and honored this week 🙏🏼

Photo: @daniwalkerphoto_ 💕
Summer Bucket List: ✨ Pick Huckleberries ✨ A Summer Bucket List: ✨ Pick Huckleberries ✨ 

And we did! 😍 With the help of a sweet new friend and her amazing kiddos…and bear spray & babywearing. My heart is still on a high from this adventure! 💜🌿 We saw so many plants and views 🤩 And ate and ate huckleberries. I did bring home about 2 cups to freeze…7 people + 2 hours = 2 cups of berries 🤣 That should tell you something 😉

I’m so so so grateful! 💜 We love our new Idahome and all of the beautiful, generous folks who live here! 💕

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