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Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and heart of women everywhere. 💜To the moms, dog moms, stepmoms, grandmas, ...
03/08/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and heart of women everywhere. 💜

To the moms, dog moms, stepmoms, grandmas, aunts, sisters, and the women who show up for others every single day — you are incredible. You are the ones who keep the world turning. The ones who still cook dinner when you’re exhausted, still fold the laundry when you’re not feeling your best, still hold families together with love, strength, and patience.

And a special shoutout to the women choosing themselves too — prioritizing their health, protecting their peace, chasing their goals, and becoming the strongest, happiest version of themselves. Taking care of you is powerful.

To every woman doing the best she can with what she has — you are seen, you are valued, and you are absolutely badass.

Happy International Women’s Day to all the strong, unstoppable women around the world. 🌍✨

Sobriety is different when you finally do it for the right reason.For a long time I went back and forth.I thought I had ...
03/05/2026

Sobriety is different when you finally do it for the right reason.

For a long time I went back and forth.
I thought I had to drink to fit in.
To be liked.
To be fun.
To be attractive.
I honestly believed I might never find someone if I wasn’t partying.

At the same time, I was trying to live a healthy lifestyle… and binge drinking or using substances didn’t fit that life. So I battled myself for years. I’d go a month sober, then right back to drinking again.

When I got into a relationship with someone who is sober, I initially chose sobriety to support him.

But eventually I had to do the real work and realize something important:

You cannot stay sober for someone else.
You have to do it for YOU.

There have been moments recently where I questioned it.
Moments where I thought, “Maybe I could just have a few drinks… maybe I could party again and be fine.”

But the truth is — I know I can’t.

On vacation I jokingly told my oldest son,
“Well… we’re in another country, maybe I should be able to have a few drinks.”

His response?

“You still have the same body, Mom. It doesn’t work like that.”

And honestly… I felt proud.

Proud that he understood.
Proud that he sees the work I’ve done.
Proud that he knows the sober version of his mom is the best version.

It only takes one moment of weakness.
One “yeah, do it” from the wrong person.
One bad decision to destroy your sobriety.

Your vibe attracts your tribe.

If you surround yourself with five people who are stuck in chaos, you’ll be the sixth.

If you surround yourself with people who are growing, healing, and pushing themselves to be better… you’ll become that too.

Choose wisely.
Your life literally depends on it.

I was on the wagon.Then off.Then kind of on again.And then… I started hating the gym.I dreaded going.My joints hurt.I fe...
02/13/2026

I was on the wagon.
Then off.
Then kind of on again.
And then… I started hating the gym.
I dreaded going.
My joints hurt.
I felt heavy.
I made excuses.
And then I had a real moment with myself:
If you don’t like where you’re at — fix it.
If not, you stay there.
So I joined a new gym.
New faces.
New atmosphere.
Intense HIIT classes.
And even though I KNOW I’m strong…
I felt small.
Like I didn’t belong.
Like I was the bottom of the barrel.
Like I had something to prove.
I pushed myself so hard I was heading toward injury — not progress.
And nobody talks about that part.
Starting over is uncomfortable.
Being the new person is uncomfortable.
Not being the best in the room is uncomfortable.
So I did something different.
I got out of my head.
I had a real conversation with a coach.
I admitted where I was at instead of pretending I was fine.
And everything shifted.
This week has been my best week of workouts in months.
My joints feel better.
My body feels lighter.
My mindset feels clear.
And here’s the thing — life didn’t slow down.
It’s a lot.
But here’s the truth:
No one is coming to save you.
You either stay stuck — or you move.
I’ve been to rock bottom before.
You don’t climb out by waiting.
You climb out by taking one uncomfortable step forward at a time.
Whatever you’re going through right now — it’s temporary.
You’ve survived 100% of your worst days.
The only direction from here?
Forward. 🔥

New gym. New limits. New challenges.Stepping way outside my comfort zone and leaning all the way in.Excited for what’s c...
01/27/2026

New gym. New limits. New challenges.

Stepping way outside my comfort zone and leaning all the way in.

Excited for what’s coming—the grind, the community, the discipline, and the growth.

No shortcuts. Just determination, consistency, and showing up.

Let’s see what I’m made of. 🔥

Another big order to complete, today ♡♡
01/24/2026

Another big order to complete, today ♡♡

This morning hit different.Driving myself to work. Music up. Heart full.I’m not where I want to be yet — and I’m okay sa...
01/22/2026

This morning hit different.

Driving myself to work. Music up. Heart full.

I’m not where I want to be yet — and I’m okay saying that out loud. But I know where I’m going, and I trust the direction I’m moving in.

A couple weeks ago I heard something that stuck with me:

You don’t have to stay sober tomorrow. You just have to stay sober today.

And honestly? That applies to everything.
I don’t have to eat perfectly tomorrow.
I don’t have to have it all figured out next week.
I just have to make the right choice today.

Today I’m grateful.

Grateful I can drive to a job.
Grateful my kids are healthy.
Grateful I’m healthy.
Grateful for my partner
Grateful for a roof over my head and a life I’ve worked hard for.

The world can feel heavy. There’s so much struggle around us.

But even when things feel messy or unfinished, there is always something to be thankful for.

So today? I’m choosing gratitude.
I’m choosing direction over perfection.
And I’m trusting that if I keep showing up for today, the future will take care of itself.

Turn the music up. Keep moving forward.
We’re getting there. 💛





Being a mom is wild.One minute you’re worried your kid won’t need you anymore because he’s driving now…and the next minu...
01/17/2026

Being a mom is wild.

One minute you’re worried your kid won’t need you anymore because he’s driving now…
and the next minute his truck won’t start — “Call mom.”
Tire comes off the rim — “Call mom.”
So we changed it together, and he said "twice in one week you bailed me out" I will ALWAYS be there. No matter what, kid.

And then I still went to the gym, even though I went an hour later than I wanted to.

This month alone, I’ve driven to the gym twice… parked… and left.
Not because I didn’t have time.
But because it was “too full” and I felt ashamed to walk in.

I’ve put on weight.
I’m not where I used to be.
And for a moment, I let my mind win.

Then it hit me:

How can I keep doing all the things I do as I get older if I’m not healthy?
How can I keep showing up for my kids — and one day my grandkids — if I don’t take care of myself?

This isn’t a temporary shift.
This is a lifestyle shift.

I’m always busy.
Always doing something.
Helping someone.
Running kids to sports, playdates, driving the neighbour kids home, juggling life at full speed.

But here’s the truth I’m finally owning:

👉 It’s imperative to make time for you, no matter what.

Not when life slows down.
Not when things are perfect.
But now.

Because strong moms raise strong families — and we deserve to feel strong too. 💪✨


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01/10/2026

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Valentine's Day is coming - matching mama and me shirts, sweater, hoodies, hats ... I got you !! Direct message me to or...
01/10/2026

Valentine's Day is coming - matching mama and me shirts, sweater, hoodies, hats ... I got you !!

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01/10/2026

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Need a special gift for the woman in your life?? These will be coming in soon just in time for valentines day, mother's ...
01/08/2026

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