Room for the Rosy

Are you hungry for tacos now after reading the title? Ha! Yesterday I was texting a best friend of mine some advice and tips/tricks I've learned when it comes to clean eating. The truth is, I have been maneuvering my way through that kind of thinking and eating for a long, long time and truly have built up some wisdom there. But also....there's always a "but", isn't there?  I also texted her and said two things-one, I'm trying to get myself back on track with really good gut health and energy despite having this knowledge and two, I just ate three tacos and a side of guac with chips because I went running for the first time in a long time and got too hungry.  So when reading my blog and seeing all the pretty and fun, you've gotta remember I'm not out here being fun and creative and eating clean all the time! I'm trying to figure stuff out too, totally eating my weight in tacos.  Trying to find that elusive "balance" in life we all dream a

Hi everybody! I hope you are feeling the good side of life this summer. It took me a day or two to process that summer is here. During the school year I am extremely disciplined with my time and chores 24/7 and it works for us and helps our life as a family function and thrive.  So at the start of summer I felt a bit weird about letting my focus shift towards a more relaxed setting, each day's schedule being different than the last, and me not watching the clock every hour like it's my job.  You know, time to do a craft, clean out the closet, or get in the kitchen and actually cook. It only took me a few days to wake up and realize though that summer will be over in a flash. It just really will.  So I'd better hurry up and enjoy this new pace while it lasts because August will be here so very soon.  The last 4 or 5 summers I've either been worrying over my job and if we would have enough numbers for me to work full time or in grad school or both.  All that to say, it ha