what I’ve been reading lately

May 5, 2025

Sharing a roundup of the books I’ve been reading lately and if I recommend adding them to your collection.  Hi friends! How was the weekend? We spent it in Phoenix for Liv’s dance competition. Her team did an amazing job, we enjoyed a family brunch, and I snuck away for a Lagree class – wins…

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Total body workout with 1 dumbbell

This is a workout you can do with a single dumbbell! It’s perfect for those times when you can only find one dumbbell, but still want to get a great sweat.  Hi friends! How are ya? Liv graduates from kindergarten today, so I’ll probably be a weepy emotional mess. They say it happens fast. They…

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recitals, royals, and roll bowls

Hey hey! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? Hope you had a great one! Ours was a whirlwind of tutus and hair changes because it was Livi’s dance recital!  She’s been dancing since she was 3, but it was the first time that she’s been old enough and we’ve lived in the same place for…

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Friday Faves

Hi friends! Happy Friday! So excited for the weekend. What do you have going on? It’s Livi’s dance recital (I can’t wait) and we’re headed to a BBQ with friends tonight. I think I’m going to make this ridiculous dessert (brownie, Oreo, cookie bars) + Uncle Eric’s best pasta salad ever recipe. I’d love to hear what…

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Yoga strength workout (bodyweight only)

A yoga strength workout you can do at home, or anywhere, using your own bodyweight. All you need is a mat to get in an awesome burn! Hi friends! How’s the week going? It’s been a CRUSHER over here. The Pilot has been working at 5am this week (yay), so that means the girls snap…

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mom confessions

A couple of weeks ago, I posted on Instagram Stories that we were driving around, and P was complaining about the Disney music. “Stop that song! I no like it. Change it!” Over and over again. Finally, I was just like, “Ok, if you don’t want to listen to your music, we’ll listen to my…

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