I’ve been on a serious podcast kick ever since Ryder was born. Before his arrival, I listened to podcasts regularly but lately I’ve found myself listening to one or two every single day. They’re great to have on in the background when I’m nursing (a two-handed activity for this mama), making a meal or outside…
The Essential Seven: Creating Habits That Lead to Happiness
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while now, you’ve likely picked up on the fact that I am a big fan of the author Gretchen Rubin and her best-selling book The Happiness Project. Since the success of The Happiness Project, Gretchen released a handful of other books that touch on happiness, habits and…
Abstainers vs. Moderators
For several years you guys have heard me talk about how much I love Gretchen Rubin’s book The Happiness Project. I’m currently enjoying her follow up book, Better Than Before, and regularly listen to the Happier podcast Gretchen created with her sister Elizabeth. I love the way Gretchen approaches the idea of happiness in a…
The Happiness Project
It’s time to discuss The Happiness Project! We’ll be voting on the PBF December Book Club book later today, but for now it’s time to dive into November’s selection. This review is a long one, so buckle up! Brief Summary The Happiness Project follows author Gretchen Rubin as she dedicates an entire year of her…
If It Only Takes a Minute
Lunchtime rolled around quickly today. I was feeling incredibly lazy in the kitchen and decided a smoothie for lunch would be simple, delicious and filling. I made myself a banana protein smoothie by blending 1.5 bananas, vanilla protein powder, milk and vanilla Greek yogurt. I also had two of Cathy’s maple pecan cookies that I…