Officially one full week into homeschooling. Another round of mentoring interviews. The chill in the air, Fall is near. The sky gets dark so early. It’s as though everything is the same as it always…
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Family Fun 2021: Homeschooling
Some people may disagree with me, but I think part of our problem as a society is the lack of family time. It’s the send the kids off for 8 hours and have nothing but busy & rush rush rush before and after. Too many activities and too many “things” that don’t equate to much other than stress.…
View Post11 Years of Wedded Bliss
Don’t listen to what the negative committee has to say (either in real life or in your head.). Keep going and trust the process. Fight for your dreams and make them come true. …
View PostBook a Real Estate Call with Us!
Did you know that we offer one-on-one strategy sessions for your real estate business? We currently run a private mentoring session (a super small and selective group of just 6 students) that will run until…
View PostWe Pay Full Price for Homes
We are currently buying in NY, PA, NC & FL…however we are currently helping a couple who owns a home in North Pole, Alaska. Nope, it’s not Santa! Our strategies are effective and can often be the very best solution for people. If you or someone you know are interested in talking to us, shoot us a message on Facebook at Jenn Buys 585! …
View PostHappy 4th!!
May you enjoy today’s freedom, in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Celebrate and give thanks for our beautiful country.
View PostCoffee with Me!
It’s been awhile since I just sat and wrote, so I thought why not! It really is one of my favorite things to do and I don’t make enough time for it. I feel like…
View PostI Confess: Pandemic Version
*I wrote this early in January of 2021, but never published. I felt compelled to share this now. I understand we have the vaccine out and things are slowly starting to open up and get…
View PostSeller Stories Sunday!
There are so many ways we can buy properties. I love to share a little on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel. This often helps folks see themselves in these situations, or maybe they…
View PostHow we Help People Sell their Homes
5 on Friday
No matter where you are in life, pick something and work towards it every single day. With no purpose, people perish. What are you going after today?
View PostMerry Christmas!!
Christmas This or That
I saw Danielle over at Sparkles and Lattes share this and I thought it was super cute and fun. I needed a break from real estate work and I’m not ready to start wrapping all…
View PostHoliday Cheer
Christmas is just a few days away!! As I type this, I feel a little stress of knowing I have only wrapped four gifts. Oops. I also need to figure out Christmas Eve Dinner &…
View PostSeller Stories Sunday
Brendan has been busy on the phone helping sellers! Steve made up a jingle and shares how EASY it is buy houses even in an Pandemic. Joe & I were on the phone with another…
View PostEasy Holiday DIY Ideas
Making your own wreath is surprisingly easy, requires little floral expertise, and can be more cost-effective than buying a pre-made one. Not to mention, you can dress it up however you’d like! Materials for your…
View PostSeller Stories Sunday
We buy houses all over NY State. We pay your closing costs and can make the process of selling your home super quick and easy.…
View PostSeller Stories Sunday
This week was a busy one for out team as well. We meet almost daily and go over deals, the seller situations and how to create win win scenarios for everyone. …
View PostWeekend Wrap Up
Happy Monday! We had a great weekend. I spent a lot of time working on social media/marketing, trying to intertwine all of our sites and streamline things a bit better. I love sharing and connecting…
View PostSeller Stories Sunday
Happy Sunday! I have a few new clips to share today. We’ve had a busy week talking with sellers and the theme this week seemed to be making TWO house payments! We have come across…
View Post5 on Friday
Happy Friday!! I hope you’re ending your week on a fabulous note. The weather is unusually warm again today, so my early morning walk was very nice! I also hit up a Live Peleton Bike……
View PostWellness Wednesday!
Oh my gosh, it’s been such a crazy road…my health and wellness journey! I don’t know about you, but this whole pandemic has been a lot of up and down. This Summer was a lot…
View PostMonday Motivation (quotes) & a Giveaway
I have a bunch of great memes and quotes saved in my phone… I thought maybe some of you would get a laugh or even some inspiration to do whatever it is you need to…
View PostCurrently: November Edition
I am excited to share a few things here today!! I will fully admit the last week we were outside mostly enjoying the beautiful & unexpected warm weather. It was hard to stick to…
View PostSeller Stories Sunday
The team, Joe & I have been busy helping sellers all week! I am working on growing our You Tube channel a bit more, so if you haven’t yet, please take a moment and subscribe! We are going live daily to share quick stories on who we’ve talked to and what sorts of situations sellers seem to find themselves in. …
View PostCurrent Amazon Faves
It’s Fall and the weather is getting colder and darker here in upstate NY. I love Summer SO much, but I truly do try and appreciate each of our seasons. I find that we have…
View PostWordless Wednesday: Hiking Trail
Weekend Wrap Up
It was a quiet weekend here! Joe had a bad week last week with his Crohn’s Disease and quite honestly, he spent the whole week in bed. No one truly gets how hard it is…
View PostHappy Birthday to my Husband!!
This morning my husband sent me a text from upstairs, in bed while I was downstairs starting my day. “It’s 6:30!! This is when I was born!” To which I replied, “Best thing that ever…
View PostWeekend Wrap Up
Hey friends!
We have been taking advantage of the beautiful Fall weather here in New York and had a few photoshoots done!! Last week Joe & I got all dolled up and went down to the Historic Corn Hill District for a couples photoshoot. I have more adorable photos to share, how cute is that one above!? Yesterday, we took the kids to the “sunken gardens” across from Mt Hope Cemetery. I actually WON both giveaways of a photoshoot, how cool is that?!…
View PostFriday Favorites
My babies are doing SO great with their remote learning. Bradley started reading JUST before Kindergarten, and they both love learning. It’s a little weird for them being on the computer, but they are getting…
View PostI confess…
Happy Friday! I used to do a super fun link up called Thursday Confessions– I LOVED IT! I think it was a pretty popular read too. Does anyone know of any linkups like that these…
View Post10 Self Improvement Books (National Self Improvement Month)
Did you know that September is National Self Improvement Month? I just saw that it was and had to share some of my favorite personal development books with you guys! I’ve been an avid reader…
View Post$1000 Could be Yours!!
If you live in the Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse surrounding areas, this is for you!! My company is offering $1000 cash for anyone who refers us a seller. That’s right!! Just send us someone who is…
View PostPizza Dip
I shared this recipe years ago on my other blog, Bliss to Bean, but I was thinking I may need to make it again soon, and wanted to have it readily available! You could totally…
View PostFriday Faves
Hey friends! I hope you are all well. I wanted to share a few favorites lately. We haven’t done much other than work, sleep, beach haha but I am not mad about it! 1. I…
View PostSeller Stories
Every week Joe and I go live on Facebook and Instagram and share different ways we are able to help people. We are a local Rochester, NY couple and we buy and sell houses! In…
View Post5 Busy Mom Hacks
Happy Monday!! Boy, I can’t even begin to explain how insane life has been lately!! Our real estate business is really cranking, and we are getting better at SYSTEMS!! I must say that while…
View Post4th of July Re-cap!
Today is Sunday, the day after the 4th and I have spent most of the day deep cleaning the kitchen, mopping the floors (they were so bad I needed to do it TWICE.) Our dishwasher…
View PostHappy 4th of July!!!
Weekend Vibes
Happy Monday friends! What a beautiful weekend we had. The weather here in the ROC has been so gorgeous and HOTT! I love it. Friday morning I did a grocery run (they had blue cheese…
View PostPancake Recipe
I’m not gonna lie. I’m usually a “Bisquick” pancake mom, but I ran out and tried googled a few recipes and came up with this! While I didn’t try any, the family said they were…
View PostFriday Favorites
Happy Fri-Yay friends!! Cheers! We made it! (Not that the weekends look much different than a Monday, but hey!) Shout out to my girl Rachel who made me these fantastic cups for our business. She’s…
View PostFoodie Friday
How cute is that graphic?! Brooke made it for me! I put her to “work” last weekend and she loved creating some cute images for me to use! She’s very creative and loves helping.…
View PostMocktail Recipe
Summer weather is here and there is something so refreshing about a ‘fancy drink’ on a hot day! Don’t get wrong, I love a nice glass of wine especially on a hot day, but…
View PostWeekend Wrap Up
Happy Monday! I hope that if you’ve taken the time to read this, you are having a wonderful day! The weekend flew by and honestly, we spent so much time outside! It’s been sunny and…
View PostWeek in Workouts
I have still been doing my workouts pretty consistently!! I didn’t post last week #life and so I thought I’d still share the past two weeks here today. My goal is to constantly share…
View PostFriday Favorites
Happy Friday friends!! It’s been an interesting year, hasn’t it? I am just going to focus on positives and light on this here blog, and send love from my heart to yours. Yesterday was simply…
View PostFriday Favorites (May Favorites)
I thought I’d just wrap May up in a big bow, since I barely blogged at all– oy! It’s all good. May started off with snow and cold, but here we are enjoying 90 degree…
View Post5 Healthy Hacks
Since I just shared some of my workouts with you, I thought I’d compile a quick refresher on some healthy hacks for life, especially life in quarantine! If you feel like you’re falling more…
View PostMy Week in Workouts
Oh hey there friends!! Sorry about going MIA there for a bit. I don’t know how or why but something happened with my domain and long story short, my blog site and WordPress platform were…
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Tip Tuesday!
5 on Friday
Brookie Cookie
Well, it turns out gluten free baking is my new thing. (I either need to start running or stop eating because oh my, quarantine 15 may be a real thing!) My favorite baked good thus…
View PostFeel Good Moments
15 Questions: Get to Know Me!
Hi I’m Jenn! I feel like I may have a few new faces around here, (maybe not?!) but I haven’t done a “about me” post in awhile. While in quarantine, my family and I are…
View PostAmazon Wishlist
Hayyyyyy frraaands!! How are you doing? No really, how are you? I hope that if you’re having a down day or rough day, that you time a time out for yourself and do some self-care. …
View PostBasement Gym
So here is my challenge for you, readers! What part of your home can you create your own little nest? Could it be bringing something from inside, outdoors at the weather changes? Set up…
View PostSpring Break & Easter
This week we have been getting back into the swing of Google/Zoom classrooms and staying more focused on school work.
View PostFriday Favorites
Happy Good Friday! It’s currently snowing here in New York..awesome. The weather has been less than lately, so we’ve done a lot indoors (with the exception of one day at the land this week!) So…
View PostGrocery Shopping during Covid
Well I did it. I finally went to the grocery store!! Goodness I was a ball of nerves the last few days and I think mostly because of having to leave my house and venture…
View PostIf I’m Being Honest…
It’s Wednesday morning and I did not want to get out of bed today. It seems like it’s getting harder and harder for me to want to get up early. If it weren’t for my…
View PostSpring Holidays & Decorating
Easter Basket Fingerprint Craft
Do you have little ones home with you? I know it’s not easy juggling all of the cooking (we have not eaten any takeout in 22 days and have no plans of doing so any…
View PostFriday Favorites
Happy day 21 in self quarantine! What an emotional roller coaster of feelings. I feel like we’re getting into a better ‘groove’ with the kids and their online learning, virtual dance classes and structuring the…
View PostThat Self-Isolation Life
It hits me at weird and random moments, that are so routine and show me just how much my ‘normal’ is off. Sitting down to meal plan, I’ve been taking a look through our pantry/freezer/fridge…
View Post10 Tips While Being Home with Kids
First off, I will start by saying we have a unique situation when it comes to Covid-19. My husband has Crohn’s Disease and to help manage his symptoms, he recently started taking a biologic. It…
View PostWellness Wednesday: Easy Sheet Pan BLT
I have been trying out some new recipes and thought I’d share one that literally just made last night! My good friend Ann has been doing rounds of Whole30 for over a year now and…
View PostFamily Time
I never shared some adorable photos from awhile back of us on our land. We enjoyed bundling up, getting some fresh air and trekking through the snow! It’s hard to stay active when it’s so…
View PostGluten Free Meal Ideas
So I am a little over 2 weeks into this “Gluten Free” business. I am not claiming that I know everything, let alone anything hah! But I do know that I am feeling better and…
View PostFebruary Favorites
It was full of love and that by far is my favorite! But really, when we come from a place of love, life flows effortlessly. When we are afraid, or stuck in fear, it can…
View PostNew Month Feels
Here’s a quick clip from a favorite of mine. if you’re someone who gets stuck in fear and won’t allow yourself to move forward in life because of what you believe others may think of…
View PostTop 3
The other day Danielle from Sparkles & Lattes posted about her Top 3s. I thought it was super simple & fun, so I am jumping on the bandwagon! These are my Top 3… Three things…
View PostAldi’s Grocery Haul
Happy Wednesday! I decided to record a quick little video of what I just bought at our local Aldi’s. If you haven’t shopped at one lately, or ever, you are missing out!! I can fill…
View PostWeekend Wrap Up & Menu for the Week
Happy Monday! I figured I’d share a few tidbits from our February break weekend as well as my menu for the week! I am still doing Gluten Free (for me) but I’m experimenting a little…
View PostFive on Friday!
5. Life has a funny way of just throwing TOTALLY unexpected curveballs atcha. I am a planner. I am an 8. I am someone who likes to be in control, know things, have…
View PostLife Lately
Happy Hump Day!! I miss the keyboard…so hello! Some randoms from last week/end. Last Thursday we took the kids to see Dino World Live Tour. It was pretty awesome. It was part of their birthday…
View PostWordless Wednesday
5 on Friday
1. This week mostly flew by! What started off on such a sad note, {The passing of Kobe Bryant & his daughter} really propelled me into being super productive and not just busy. I was…
View PostMy Babies
I’ve had this sitting in my “drafts” section of my posts and just wanted to spread some love on this Thursday. Those two cartoon graphics may symbolize the party we threw for my little monkeys…
View PostWellness Wednesday: Self Care (my list)
I’ve been a slacker lately. I’ve been neglecting the most important person in my life. I haven’t been speaking nicely to her, I haven’t been letting her have fun. I’ve been stressing her out, making…
View Post“Someday” isn’t Coming
It’s just absolutely crazy that I was sitting there meal planning in front of the fire with my little family around me, and I just happened to grab my phone to look up some recipes…
View PostEgg Roll in a Bowl (low carb)
Sometimes you need a quick and easy meal that’s healthy and has tons of flavor….enter in this “Egg Roll in a Bowl”! My bestie Ann is a Whole 30 fan so she’s always sharing her…
View Post5 on Friday
Happy Friday friends! I hope everyone enjoyed their day and has a nice weekend planned, or perhaps not planned! Though it was a short week, it was a wonky week and I’m glad we made…
View PostWellness Wednesday: Mental Health
Sometimes it’s hard to talk about the things no one wants to talk about. But that’s why it’s so important to talk about them! Mental health is such an important facet to our daily lives. …
View PostYou Won’t be Single for Long Penné Vodka Recipe
Oh you guys are in for a treat!! It has been ages since I made this yummy dish, and it’s so comforting and elegant, and yet EASY!! Rachel Ray coined it her, “You won’t be…
View PostWeekend Vibes
Friday was little man’s BIG 5 year birthday!! Both of us were able to go into his preschool class and help out. They kept us busy! He got to blow out the 5 year old…
View PostChristmas Recap!
Christmas was so good this year! Christmas eve we always spend at Joe’s Grandma’s house. We have a nice dinner with aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. The kids love going there! Christmas morning Santa…
View PostCurrently 2020 Edition
Happy New Year! I’m only a few weeks behind… I’ve been busy (who hasn’t) and figured a quick little “what I’ve currently been up to” will catch everyone up and maybe help me feel more…
View Post5 on Friday
1. Christmas came and went just like that!! I feel like we did a great job of enjoying the season, though we didn’t check all items off our bucket list, I’d say we did pretty…
View PostMerry Christmas!!
We wish everyone a beautiful and safe Christmas! I’m looking forward to a lot of time with my family. I want to slow down, connect, enjoy and soak up this time of year!
View PostChristmas Questions
Happy Friday and just 5 more days until the big guy comes down the chimney! I saw these fun questions over at Danielle’s blog, Sparkles & Lattes so I thought it would be a fun…
View PostAll things Christmas
It’s total crazy this time of year. Every mom I chat with is (more than) overwhelmed and counting down the days where she can just relax with family, friends and good food! We’ve been battling…
View PostLast Month of 2019
We are in the final few weeks of December, the last few weeks of the year and decade!! What will you be doing for yourself, for others and how will you live into your best…
View PostEnjoying December
We’ve been busy enjoying December! From sipping on “Red Cups” to baking 10 different holiday treats!? (I accomplished my list!) to Pre-K cookie day, mama sneaking out for a red holiday mani and just having…
View PostCookie Party 2019
Our (third with my kiddos!) annual cookie party!! I never know if *this* will be the last party at this house but I tried to capture more memories of it this year! We all wore…
View PostMeal Plan MONDAY
Happy Monday! I am ready to eat super clean and focus these next few weeks on our health, as Christmas is fast approaching! We had our cookie party (blog to come!) and it was a…
View Post5 on Friday
I have been really making efforts to eat more mindfully, intuitively, whatever you want to call it!! I also am really making sure I eat all the greens! Have you tried Panera Bread’s Green Goddess…
View PostHoliday Cards 2019
It’s the first week of December and that means Christmas is just a few weeks away! I am making so many efforts this season to slow down and savor. I want to make sure that…
View PostWeekending
I figured I would back it up to last week–holidays make me get my days ALL confused! Joe was super busy working and I was super busy working, so we were SUPER excited to get…
View PostHappy December!
It’s only December 1st and we put our tree up today! I saw this adorable graphic showcasing some of the fun activities to do this time of year. I won’t be checking off every item…
View PostHappy Monday!
5 For Friday
1. I finally tried this #felciacombo this week! This girl has some great recipes and you can find her on YouTube and Instagram. She’s lost a lot of weight using the WW program and shares…
View PostMeal Plan/Prep Monday (low carb-ish!)
Happy Monday! It’s a brand new week! How cute is this heart graphic? My daughter Brooke loves playing around with different apps and I totally thought it was perfect for today’s blog! I decided to…
View PostHello; A catch-up Blog
Well hello!! I would title this “Tea with Me” but it doesn’t feel right since I am not currently drinking any tea. I’m chugging that water though! We’ve had a great time since the last…
View PostWednesday Quote Dump
I figured I would share some of the memes/quotes taking up storage on my phone. Enjoy! Share yours with me!
View PostFeel Good
I recently listened to Gabby’s latest book Super Attractor and it was fantastic. I took this quote from it and it truly resonated with me. I think sometimes as grown ups, we forget how to…
View PostWeekend Vibes
It was nice that Brooke had Friday off, even though I didn’t realize it until a few days prior! Haha. #momlife Which later that day I saw this meme and it was perfect because I…
View PostDay of Rest?
Working for yourself is the best and craziest thing ever at times. I love the flexibility of it, but if I am being totally honest, I struggle with time management. When I was a teacher,…
View PostSaturday Sillies
I saw this and laughed out loud. It reminded me of our little dog Holly, and how as I get older (and the weather colder) I love a cozy night in! Holly is a little…
View PostHello November
We had a great Halloween! I decided that it would be superfragilist—I have no clue how to spell that, so, I thought it’d be super fun to surprise Brooke as she got off the bus…
View PostHappy Halloween!
I wanted to share some throwbacks on the blog today of the last few years. I cannot believe how big the kids are getting! We are looking forward to a little trick-or-treating, even if it’s…
View PostTuesday Thoughts
I’ve been really feeling the changing of the seasons, the shifts in life and truly becoming more aware of what’s all around. It’s so easy to get caught up in the whirl. The constant…
View PostWeekending
Happy Monday! Is it me, or did I blink and the whole thing was gone?! I finally grabbed these snacks for the kiddos and their “Fall Treat.” They love it! I just mix it together…
View PostNOLA
A few weeks back hubby and I got to go away, just the two of us!! It had been a few years since we were able to do such a thing, and boy did we…
View PostAutumn Tag
Writer’s Block has hit (hello, it’s been a few weeks and my words don’t know where to begin again!) But as with anything in life, you’re supposed to just start. Don’t overthink, don’t sit and…
View PostCrustless Egg Bake
A few weeks ago I shared a few quiche recipes (which are SO good!) but I just did a 10 day cleanse and cut out processed carbs, so I decided to try out this egg…
View PostProductivity
I’ve been really focusing on what’s making me productive and how I’m getting everything done. I watch tons of other moms on YouTube doing their thing, I surround myself with positive people and have a…
View PostFitness Meets Fashion: Fit Couture
I have the pleasure of being a brand ambassador for Jenn Richardson’s new fitness apparel Fit Couture. Jenn is a genius when it comes to creating pieces that fit well for every woman, using trendy…
View PostFive on Friday
I am linking up with Becky, Della, Whitney, and Tif for High Five on Friday! 1.) I am officially on Day 5 of my cleanse today. Less bloat, more energy, no mindless snacking or shoveling all the things…
View PostMotivating Quotes
It was time for a photo phone dump of my motivating quotes! I love looking at inspiration, but my iCloud gets mad at me telling I am full all of the time. I thought maybe…
View PostI Confess…
I miss the link up for these!! {If there’s a new one, someone please LMK! K thanks.} …I’m on day 2 of my cleanse and I’ve got a whole chicken in the slow cooker—I’m dying…
View PostCleaning Routine
It’s only taken me my whole life to come up with and stick to a cleaning schedule–haha! I used to try to clean the whole house and it’d take most of the day. Then I…
View PostLife Hack: Habit Stacking
As most busy mamas, I attempt to “do all the things” pretty much on a daily basis. When I start to feel overwhelmed, I do have a few tips that seem to work for me.…
View PostWhat’s Cooking Wednesday: Quiche
Believe it or not, I’ve never actually made a quiche before! Joe’s not a huge fan, but I am realizing how crazy my mornings/ok life are and as much as I try to meal prep…
View PostFalling for Fall
I figured I’d just share a few of my recent finds! Aldi’s did not disappoint! From yogurt, to creamer & cream cheese there are lots of pumpkin spice yummies! We were in desperate need of…
View PostCurrently
Watching: You Tube I confess that yes, I have still been binge watching these meal prep videos, cleaning videos, housewife/momlife you tube videos! I honestly have picked up so many little tricks (Slow cooker liners!) and…
View PostWeekend Review
We had such a great weekend! As always, it flew by super fast! Friday I snuck out for some “do you time” and honestly enjoyed my mani/pedi like no other! It was a great ‘cheers…
View PostTea with Me
If we were to sit down and have a cup of tea, I’d enjoy this kind! My bestie gifted me a “Sipscription” and this was one of the teas from Sipsby. This one actually kind…
View PostA Look Back at August
What a fun month we had! I read quite a few books, Class Mom, It’s Not Your Money, Evie Drake Starts Over, Watching You, The Unhoneymooners, and Big Little Lies. (You can find all of these…
View PostBack to School Routine
With back to school literally around the corner, I cannot help but think of routines. I’ve never been one to follow a super strict schedule, but I do believe in the power of routines. Babies…
View PostA Girl Should Be
It’s not a hard question, and yet if someone asked you, what is it do you want? Would you be able to answer? If you don’t know what it is that you want, how are…
View PostAmazon Storefront & Some Randoms
Happy Thursday beautiful souls! I woke up this morning, got hubby off to work. (totally thought he told me he wasn’t going in until 11; totally got that wrong and was just late getting him…
View PostFive on Friday: Weekend Edition
Hey hey!! Happy Friday! I thought I’d share 5 of my favorites from last weekend with ya!! I believe I have a super fun weekend planned ahead, so I’m looking forward to it. I feel…
View PostBrooke Dances
I never got around to posting this, but I still want to see it later on in life! Our sweet girl just loves dance. She’s been dancing at the same studio since she was 2.…
View PostPost Life Coaching Feels
I’ve been a few weeks out of my Life Coaching experience with the amazingly talented Lindsay Preston, and I wanted to give a bit of an update. I wanted to let myself absorb back into…
View PostTea (and cookies) with Me
I figured we’d sit down and have a little tea together, shall we? I’m having a cup of English Breakfast, with a splash of vanilla soy milk. You? July rushed right past us, although…
View PostFriday Favorites
Free to be ME
This photo captures the beauty of life still moving, in this case the sun setting, and yet not being totally overwhelmed, consumed and bogged down by the daily demands. Every morning the sun rises, and…
View Post9 Years
On 7.10.10 we celebrated 9 years of marriage!! We were actually away this year, up in the mountains at Lake George. It was so great to be able to hang out together all day! Since…
View PostMorning Meltdown 100
I have been struggling with consistent workouts for quite a while. I make excuses, things come up, either way I am ready to do something different. My girl Lindsay is a Beachbody coach and she’s…
View PostGet Still
If you’re feeling lost, confused, or just don’t know what on earth to do, maybe getting quiet will help. Maybe sitting with yourself, no distractions, no noise. It’s hard to do, this I know. Especially…
View PostLoving July
Hello! We just got back from our big family vacation to the ADK mountains, specifically Lake George!! I want to share tons of phots and experiences with everyone, but this thing called REAL LIFE has…
View PostGive Thanks
The more we appreciate, the more we can appreciate. Being grateful opens so many doors, it’s hard to imagine living any other way! Happy Wednesday friends!
View PostTwo for Tuesday
Happy Tuesday beautiful beings!! I finished reading The Friend Zone and it was seriously adorable and sad! It was a quick read and would make an excellent plot for a rom-com! I’m still doing my…
View PostA Mix (poem)
Do you like to be alone? Or out and about in the crowds? Do you sit at home and sulk? Or do you prefer it to be loud? I’m a little bit of both, I…
View PostSunday Quote
Summer Meal Inspo
I love looking up recipes…I probably spend way more time than I should reading, researching, watching and trying to figure out what to make! I do find cooking kind of like my therapy. I find…
View Post4th of July 2019
We had so much fun on the 4th! Joe and his best friend Chris LOVE this holiday and our kids all play so well, it’s always a good time. Here’s the 2019 rendition of “the…
View PostHappy 4th of July!!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful day today! I promise to throw on this old shirt and take another photo. It’s crazy to think a random PINK purchase in 2012 for my prego belly…
View PostWordless Wednesday
Today
Stopping by with a quickie today!! I must say that my 21 day habits with my Life Coach Lindsay Preston during this Unstoppable Woman course are SOOO worth it! I am not one to successfully…
View PostHappy July!
May it be filled with… …endless Summer days that mysteriously turn to nights. …the sounds and sights of fireworks brightening the dark skies. …sticky s’more covered fingers and wet grass between the toes. …sun-kissed cheeks…
View PostPeace
If writing makes me happy, why do I not write any more? I used to write daily, and then it became a chore. Life is always moving, fast and speeding. It’s the slowness that I’m…
View PostReminder
Your mental health matters. Take time, get quiet. Ask for help. Breathe. Do things that make you smile. Do the yoga. Take the meds. It’s all going to be okay. Saturday blessings to all.
View PostFirst and Last
The smile on your face, the excitement behind your eyes— baby girl, it seems like yesterday I brought you into this world. Your first day of Kindergarten, I was so nervous all day long! I…
View PostGrow
Something more inside of me, something I don’t even know. It’s there and brewing, slowly, I feel and yearn to know. What is it that we are here for? What is the great big race?…
View PostDaily Yoga
One of my 21 Day habits I chose is to do yoga daily for at least 10 minutes. I always feel better after moving, and 10 minutes seemed doable and there are does I even…
View PostSummer Reads
I have quite the list (in my head) and I could probably sit here and add a ton more to this blog, but since I have only allotted myself a set time to write this,…
View PostWeekend Rewind
Friday was the first day of Summer!! It came in hot too! We had such a gorgeous weekend weather wise, everyone here in the 585 seemed to be smiling. The boys and I had lunch…
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Come Alive
When is the last time you did something that truly made you happy? When did you last lose all track of time? What makes you put your phone down and forget all about it? What…
View PostTastefully Simple 14 Day Reset
My sweet friend Cathy has been a Tastefully Simple consultant for many years! She loves helping women (and men) make dinner an easier and healthier task. She really is so passionate about what she does…
View PostMemories
I want to capture every moment, but then I drive myself insane. Each and every second, could be a memory. These ages are so magical, and in my heart I find, it’s hard to not…
View PostBecoming Unstoppable: Getting Ready for Action
Phew!! Can I get a woop woop?? I’m feeling high on life my friends. I am literally 1/3 of the way through my current Life Coaching program with Lindsay Preston. I am getting quite a…
View PostQuote for Tuesday
I know that I tend to think, overthink, re-think, worry, and so forth. It’s not fun, it’s a waste of time (and energy) and often whatever is running non-stop through my head, doesn’t even happen!!…
View PostWeekend Rewind
Flag Day meant this one wore red, white and blue, and came home with quite the hat! Friday we had a few houses to look at and see if we could help some friends out,…
View PostInner Mean Girl Vs. Authentic Self
Happy Thursday friends!! What a beautiful day to be alive. I’ve been doing some real estate work, but took a quick lunch break here at home because I wanted to share my progress that I’ve…
View PostAmazon Favorite Finds
I’m sure everyone loves their Amazon accounts, but I also love seeing what everyone buys!! I’ve found some great deals and sometimes forget that I can easily purchase items online and have it there in…
View PostMost People are Good
I have lots of thoughts and feelings, but for some reason this song is speaking for me today. If you haven’t taken a moment and listened to this Luke Bryan song, please take some time…
View PostMindset Matters
It’s Friday beautiful friends!! The sun is shining. Hubby is at the land with Bailey girl. I’m sitting on our back deck doing what makes my heart happy: writing. Baby girl is at school, learning…
View PostHey there…
Happy Thursday!! Whew what a weekend last weekend and what a week this week! So many fun things friends! Joe’s cousin got married last Saturday at a gorgeous spot–it was actually the set of Biggest…
View Post#FactsOnfriday
TGIF!! I’m excited for a busy weekend– #embracingthechaos It’s the last day of May; like whoa! I feel like I’m winning at life when I close all my Apple watch rings & make my steps…
View PostWellness Wednesday: Unstoppable Woman
I am woman, hear me ROAR! Is it just me or does even the name of this course want to make you just jump up and scream?! In a good way of course. Wowza ladies…
View PostWeekend Love
Happy Memorial Day! It was a gorgeous weekend here weather wise! The 585 has finally broken its streak of rain and cold. It may almost be June but we are so grateful that the sun…
View PostSome Weekend Vibes
Happy Monday! The front flowers look so pretty and so does our little girl! This Spring weather has been so wonky, but we are enjoying when we can. This little guy found these sunnies in…
View PostFriday Quotes
It’s been a good week and here we are Friday woo hoo! We are hoping to enjoy the warm weather (finally!!) and maybe hit up a local Lilac festival. It’s a slow start to our…
View PostShow us Your Books Link up
Happy Tuesday!! I’m so stinkin excited to be linking up today with Steph and this book link up. I haven’t shared my books that I’ve read so far all in one blog, so I…
View PostMother’s Day Weekend
Friday was a date day!! Yippeee! Joe and I had a few things to do, but we were able take some much needed kid free time and enjoy ourselves as well. We were able to…
View PostClaiming it’s Time for Me & Creating a Life I Love
I did it! My 21 Day Life Luvers Challenge is complete! In true Lindsay fashion, I celebrated this WIN by enjoying a date day with my husband on Friday! You guys, I’m so proud of myself!!…
View PostVlog: Being Kind and Doing You
I felt like sharing what was on my mind via a vlog the other day. Fresh from the gym, super motivated to live my best life and I thought maybe someone would need to hear…
View PostMaybe you Need to Read this…
Maybe you’ve been having some bad luck. Maybe you’ve been told you can’t. Maybe you’re holding onto some unknown belief or fear you haven’t tapped into you. Maybe you think you’re not good enough. Maybe…
View PostStart your Day with a Song & a Smile
My kids love The Muppets and especially this adorable movie. I remember seeing it in a theater with my friend Alison years ago (pre-kiddos!) and how fun this song was. Lately I’ve been trying to…
View PostApril Favorites
Hey hey it’s Monday! I figured I would share some of my top favorite things/items/experiences from last month! I read this book Daisy Jones & The Six and LOVED it. Totally worth the hype! I’ll…
View PostLuv Yourself
Hey there!! While I try to stick to a super strict schedule, this week just threw me!! I am gonna take responsibility and I know that I am to blame, but I’ve been working on…
View PostMy Top 5 Makeup Must Haves
There are so many amazing products out there, and goodness knows I’ve tried quite a few! These are my current favorites that I use on a daily basis. Mac Prep & Primer – I tried…
View PostToronto Trip
We go up to Toronto every few years and always have such a great time! We were so excited to bring the kids and they did great! It did rain pretty much the whole weekend,…
View PostWellness Wednesday: Trusting the Process
Well, 8 days in and ish started getting hard. I was able to keep up with most of my coaching work on a daily basis, despite going away to Toronto. Luckily we had some down…
View PostQuick Hello
I hope all of you had a lovely Easter weekend! We spent our up north in Canada! I’ll do a bit of a recap later on, but I wanted to at least say hello! It…
View PostFun Facts Friday
I figured I would just blog a quickie today!! I may have some newer readers around here so I wanted to share some fun facts about moi. I’m the oldest of 3 girls I…
View PostWellness Wednesday: Life Coaching
I think anyone who knows me, knows that I love bettering myself. Anyone who truly knows me, realizes that I am not perfect and that I have a huge heart. I love taking care of…
View PostWeekend
Happy Monday! Both kiddos are off this week and I am not bad about it! Our dog has also gone to “puppy training school” so that is an added bonus around these (quiet) parts. Friday…
View PostToronto: Must See & Do
We may have booked a little family getaway!! We are so excited to take the kids up north to one of our favorite cities. We will be staying right by the CN Tower and the…
View PostPodcasts
I absolutely love listening to podcasts! I will admit there’s a part of me that doesn’t like them ONLY because I set high goals to read a lot of books in the year, and even…
View PostWeekend Wrap Up
Flew by, didn’t it?! It always does. Friday was a nice start, as Joe had off and Brooke went to school. After I made everyone breakfast, I sipped some pre-workout and hit the gym. I…
View PostTea With Me
Happy Friday friends!! It’s gonna be a busy, but GOOD one, I can feel it! I saw a super fun post idea over at Chelsea’s Blog The Girl Who Loved to Write — so adorable,…
View Post4 and 6 (Belated Birthday Re-cap)
Oh gosh, how does the time fly by so darn fast?! Early 2019 was a pretty rough start for us, to say the least, but we were so grateful that Joe was able to feel…
View PostUgly Disco
The Disco is over!! (insert sad face!) We have now been to the Ugly Disco 8 times. I was so excited Friday night, I had trouble sleeping, and I actually went back through my old…
View PostNew Beauty Faves
There’s something so simple and yet so satisfying by just lighting a candle. No joke I picked this up at The Dollar Tree last Saturday. I often feel as though my Throat Chakra is closed…
View PostHealthy Food Hacks
I’ve been making real efforts to eat mindfully & healthy again. Trust me, I know it’s not easy to make every meal a homemade, from scratch, perfectly balanced etc. I have however, really been listening…
View PostWeekend Review
Friday was full of fun for our family! Joe was able to take Bradley on his field trip to a local Maple Syrup farm. They loved it! I was able to set up and serve…
View PostTop 3 Trends: Spring 2019
Happy Fashion Friday friends!! With warm weather literally here–hello 64 degrees, we missed you!! I’ve got Spring weather on my mind!! I love the transitioning of the seasons. It means that I can incorporate styles…
View PostBook Club: More than a Book
What started out as a few of us girls sharing a love for reading, has honestly turned into such a beautiful thing!! Last year a few of us talked about starting a ‘no stress book…
View PostWeekend Review!
Where does the weekend go?! I feel like it was a great mix of work and fun and even a little rest! Friday we had a list of things Real Estate to do. I was…
View PostWhat I ate Wednesday
I love being in the kitchen!! I don’t love dishes (bleh!) but I do have fun cooking, prepping, baking, and creating meals…and I love food. I will never be a size 2 because I just…
View PostGYM TIME = ME TIME
I will be the first to admit, it’s so hard for me to stick with a strict workout schedule. I was in an amazing groove last year when we joined the YMCA, but decided last…
View PostWeekending
We had a busy week last week! Valentine’s Day brought little parties for both kids in schools, Joe working late and us attending a board meeting. I did make a delicious lasagna for dinner and…
View PostCurrently {Sunday Edition}
Reading: I love a good thriller, but I have trouble reading them at night! Our local book club chose this book for our next read and I can’t wait to meet up with everyone in…
View PostIncredible Soft Boiled Eggs
For some reason, I have been absolutely terrified (dramatic much?) of making soft boiled eggs. I just recently, well as of having children, starting making hard-boiled eggs so that we could decorate Easter Eggs. However,…
View PostThoughts as a Work at Home Mom
Snow day (or rather, “Cold Day”) number 2 with the littles today!! Honestly, I am as giddy as ever when I see my babies will be home safe with me. Being a former teacher, I…
View PostMakeup Monday: Perfect Nude Lip
I feel like there are so many good nudes out there, I cannot get enough!! I don’t spend hours a day getting ready, and when I see a fab look I have no shame in…
View PostHappy Half Birthday – to Me
37.5 years on this earth. That’s really freaking close to 40 people. The older I get, the more I want to not necessarily slow down, but savor life? The little in between moments. The quietness…
View PostBeing Brave
In the midst of two very special birthdays, coming off of Christmas and well into the New Year, I finally find a minute to breathe. It’s within these stolen moments where I can reflect on,…
View PostTop 10 Books I Read in 2018
I started the year out with a goal of reading 52 books in 2018. While I am bummed I did not hit 52, I did read 41 and I can’t be mad about it. I…
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