The rules of life can be tricky to learn!

My mom, my kiddo and I went to the Cleveland Museum of Art to check out the Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit. As we entered the exhibit, I knelt down by my kiddo, looked into his big, beautiful blues eyes and said to him in a calm, no nonsense kinda way – “listen, this is important, do NOT touch anything, got it?” …

What Does it Mean to Laugh More and Live Louder?

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve come across my course Laugh More, Live Louder. You might be wondering how I came up with the name and what’s behind it? Those four words have a lot of meaning in my life and if you join me on this journey, I promise they’ll mean a lot to you, too! Here’s what …

Vision Board Basics: How to Get Started

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been thinking about what’s next for you. Maybe you know exactly what that is, maybe you just know it’s time for a change. Either way – you’re wondering if a vision board could help! The short answer — absolutely yes! A vision board is a powerful tool to help you get crystal clear …

Do this to feel lighter in the new year…

A few Christmases ago, when we went to Mexico for the holiday, I had the great idea that Mark and I should consolidated our luggage. So I bought a big suitcase from one of those Today Show Steals and Deals—without paying attention to the dimensions. Because of this, Mark and I ended up traveling with a big ass suitcase, and …

10 Tips to Stress Less this Holiday Season

I don’t know about you, but this week, I have been feeling a little bit Grinchy. My patience, and holiday spirit, have been in short supply.  It happens sometimes this time of year – extra long to do lists, high expectations vs. real life and things often not going quite as planned. When I feel that Grinch vibe coming in, I kick up …

What new things are you ready to start today?

Last year, within a week of getting our Christmas tree it was all dead and droopy. The ornaments were falling off and the needles were everywhere. It was such a bummer!!!This year, I wanted to avoid that same scenario. So, instead of hitting up the local garden center, we headed to a local tree farm to cut one down – fresh as fresh …

Do you limit your happiness?

Life is too short to be anything but happy. Yet so many people are desperately seeking it, while not actually being it. So where’s the disconnect? Someone once asked me what happiness means to me. My personal definition of happiness was filled with all the “extra” things in life (vacations, relaxing, playing). I talked about having fun and laughing. I …

Are you missing your purpose?

Are you missing your purpose? Do you know what your purpose is? Even more importantly, do you feel like you’re living it? OR do you feel like this is the all-important, yet ever elusive question that keeps you up at night? When you know what it is your life feels full – it feels meaningful – and you’re happy. But …

Are you keeping this secret?

I was reminded of something really important this morning – vulnerability is scary. It’s scary because you’ve been hurt at some point in your life in some way by some person. I have too. We all have, and it sucks. Maybe it was someone you loved, like your mom or dad, a sibling, boyfriend or spouse who let you down …

Balance & Thrive Core Beliefs

I did a recent Facebook Live – it was so fun!!! And I loved having the chance to share my fundamentals that inspire all things B&T with all of you. It’s really who I am, what I stand for, and what I think all of us are capable of. Take a moment to watch and see what resonates with you …