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Adventure Gift Guide
It's time to start thinking about Christmas gifts! I put a few of my adventure must-haves on this list. Happy Shopping! Pack it Down Coat: This particular coat is my favorite and I’ve blogged about it before. This coat keeps me warm all winter long and is versatile...
Validation is a Basic Human Need.
I am so excited to write about Validation. I am passionate about validation and want to teach it from the rooftops. I believe it is a basic human need. We all need to be validated. We can validate those around us as well as ourselves. The information in this post came...
Share-My-Story Series: Kara
I am excited for you to read Kara's story. Kara has overcome some serious health issues and has applied self-compassion during the process. Kara is someone who serves constantly on top of her already very busy life. She's never too busy to help someone in need. I love...
Share-My-Story Series: Laura
This week Laura shares her story of overcoming an eating disorder and using her knowledge to help thousands of other women do the same. Laura is a gem. She is one of those people you could talk to forever because you instantly feel connected to her. I'm honored to...
Share-My-Story Series: Melissa
I am so grateful for each woman who shares her story with us. There is power in connection and vulnerability. Melissa is an amazing woman who I love being around. She radiates a love for life that is contagious. You can feel her strength and her resilience when you...
Share-My-Story Series: Ronda
Ronda was my next-door neighbor in Virginia. She and her husband bought their home shortly after we bought ours. Our oldest two kids are the same ages and in fact, both of our 12-year-old's are redheads. So fun! Ronda was the best neighbor. She always invited us over...
Share-My-Story Series: Shanan
I met Shanan through GOTG. Shocking I know. 😉 After meeting at a rock climbing activity I found out Shanan doesn't live far from me and we have done several things together since. Always fun. Always. That is one of the things I love about Shanan. She is always up for...
Self-Compassion Vs. Making Excuses
When I first learned about Self-Compassion I thought it was just making excuses. I hated excuses! I was one that wanted results and wanted accountability when results didn't happen. I was hard on myself and those around me. I held everyone to a high standard and when...
Winter fun: Tubing
If your family is like mine then you have some kids that love the snow and some kids that hate the snow. Our ratio is 5:1 but that one kid can make things miserable for the rest of us on family adventures. One of the winter traditions that all 6 of us enjoy is to go...
Share-My-Story Series: Delee
I met Delee on the Zipline Retreat. It was her birthday and the retreat was her birthday present. Delee radiates confidence and happiness. I love the story that she shares about connecting who she is and what she is passionate about with a mission to make the world a...
5 Winter Hiking Tips
It might be obvious that hiking in the winter is different than the summer, but I’m going to point it out anyway. Winter hiking requires you to pack your bag differently and think twice about which trails you hike. Here are 5 tips for having a great experience hiking...
Share-My-Story Series: Amy
I met Amy several years ago because we were going through a similar trial. She seemed like a super hero to me. She was confident, calm and knowledgeable. She was all of those things because she had chosen to develop those skills. I love that about her. I'm excited for...