Summer is often painted as the season of rest and relaxation, but let’s be honest—between travel plans, social obligations, and juggling kids’ schedules, stress can creep in fast. The good news? With a few mindful changes and intentional practices, summer can truly become a time of renewal. Here are seven easy, effective ways to reduceContinue reading “Ways to Decrease Stress in the Summer”
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Hello April
Ahhh April.Now it’s Spring which is good and bad.Good because the plants are blooming, the weather is nice, and the sun is shining.Bad because I live in Tornado Alley, and I hate it here.ALL THE STORMS!!! ALL THE TIME.I hate this season…. yet I love this season.What can ya do? But April is here andContinue reading “Hello April”
#8 – Understanding Depression
There’s a new episode out of my podcast! This time we are talking about Depression and what you can do for yourself and others. This is a very important topic to me as I have dealt with this a lot so I wanted to help as much as I can.Please do not forget if youContinue reading “#8 – Understanding Depression”
Weight Loss Update
Well, it’s the beginning of February, and it’s been a WHILE since I updated you about weight loss, so I thought it was time.Let’s go. I posted this to my Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/afdogmom ) yesterday, showing my face progression since 2023. It’s amazing to see how far you have come when you look at yourselfContinue reading “Weight Loss Update”
Big Sky, Montana
A few years ago, we were supposed to go to Wyoming – but right before vacation, Eric got Covid, and we stayed home.He was so bummed – that was the trip he had been waiting for, and he didn’t get to go.Now, he finally got to go on his Snowboarding trip to Big Sky, Montana!Whooooooo!Continue reading “Big Sky, Montana”
7 Years!
It’s time to celebrate – 7 years ago today I started You, Me and Benny! And look at us now! It all started because of a dog – Benny.When You, Me and Benny started Benny looked like this. Now he’s a big 8 year old boy and he looks like this! Still as cute asContinue reading “7 Years!”
I Feel More Grateful Each Day
It’s a few days into 2025, and I am trying to feel grateful for everything.It’s been a rough start—I came into 2025 sick as a dog—but I was grateful for being at home, snuggling my dogs, and getting a long winter break from work. Grateful. Sometimes, it is HARD to feel grateful. The end andContinue reading “I Feel More Grateful Each Day”
Finals Week Blues
Let me tell you something… Finals week, for anyone at a college campus, is ROUGH.I thought finals week was hard when I was taking them but now that I am working at a college finals week is STILL rough.Sometimes I think a little more rough because we are juggling so many people and finals andContinue reading “Finals Week Blues”
Asking For Help is Hard AND Important
Yes, asking for help is hard… but it is soooooooo important. On this weeks episode I discuss how hard it is to ask for help, but also the importance of asking for help and other great ideas of how to begin. You are important.You are valid.You are worth it. Find all places to listen hereContinue reading “Asking For Help is Hard AND Important”
Anxiety and Your Body
Anxiety does more than mess with your mind – it messes with your body, too! I know I never thought of that when I was going through it – so let’s talk about what anxiety does to your body and what to look out for! On this episode I dive into what anxiety does toContinue reading “Anxiety and Your Body”