Room to be yourself

A little less perfect.
A little more you.

Honest stories about motherhood, identity, and finding your own way. For the beautifully flawed, the curious, and the free spirits.

Start with the story Wander through the journal
A smiling woman with tattooed arms lifted toward the sky, in front of a leafy wall.
Breathe deep.A wandering journey. An open heart.

The journal

Every journey has a beginning.

A story to start with

Finding yourself 7 min read

Why Boho Goddess

What happens when the life you’re supposed to want doesn’t quite fit? On motherhood, questioning the rules, and finding the courage to be your beautifully imperfect self.

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21 stories, one beautifully human life

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5 Corona Virus Blessings

For almost a year now we have been plagued with the “Corona Virus” pandemic. So many awful things have come from it. I could write for days about to atrocities that have ensued and the lives that have been…

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Pregnancy Amnesia

I will be the first to admit that this current pregnancy was a huge surprise. We were a happy family of 4 with 1 boy and 1 girl. It has been perfect. Most places we go cater to the good old fashioned family…

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This Room Will Save Your Life

So, I know the title sounds a little dramatic but for me it has been completely true. I have made a point to designate a room just for peace. I am one of those weird yogi nerds so for me, I meditate and do…

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Little Lies

Do you ever notice that kids tell the weirdest and most unnecessary lies? My 5-year old son is on a serious kick of lying all the time. That boy can tell a story about anything. All kids are prone to…

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My Dirty Laundry

Ok, it’s time! I have to get something off my chest and air out my “Dirty Laundry”. I know some of you might think I’m crazy and won’t believe me but I promise that everything you will read is true. I love…

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Take Your Year Back By Giving Up

We are over a month past 2018’s New Years Eve celebrations and from when we started our New Years Resolutions. If you are anything like me you have almost forgotten what they were or have just dropped them.…

Project Minimalism

Project Minimalism Step #3

I have been trying to get rid of unnecessary things and live a minimal life for over a year. I have to say it is not easy. I find myself giving up then guilting myself into starting again just to find that…

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What Do You Dread At Christmas?

What do you dread at Christmas? I’m going to be extremely honest and tell you I dread something that to some can be extremely shallow or in poor taste but I’m going to write about it anyways: I dread…

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Goddess In Pain

So I’m not one to complain but I can’t keep quiet on this. I have been pretty healthy my whole life but lately I’ve been dealing with an illness. It is very rare to get it at my age but I am dealing with…

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When Will I Stop Questioning my Parenting?

The answer to the title “When Will I Stop Questioning My Parenting?” is a simple NEVER! Don’t get me wrong, I have my days where I feel like Mary F#*$ing Poppins. My kids tell me that they love me, that I’m…

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Summer Music Festivals … Yes or No Way?

My 2017 summer has started off with a bang! I have already been to Lava Hot Springs with some girlfriends, Disneyland with my family, and just recently got back from a music festival in Midway, UT. The…

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The Stressed Woman’s Guide To Meditation

So I am obsessed with Yoga! This is not news to anyone who knows me. I love the workout I get, I love the clarity I feel, I love the alone time I am able to have and I love the lifestyle. In spite of all…

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Beltane Fairy Party For The Entire Family

This year I attended my first pagan festival called Beltane. I have a friend who actually hosts the party at her house, she has for years now and it has blown up into a fun community event. Beltane is a…

Project Minimalism

Project Minimalism, Step 2: Make A List and Start At The Top

I have taken some time to write this post because it has been hard to execute. Some days I worry I bit off way more than I can chew. But I am still trucking along. So here goes, This is where I am so far.…

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I am a mom, I have tattoos, and I have no regrets!

I have stated that I am a walking contradiction on this blog and I’m not about to stop… ” I am a mom, and I have tattoos!” I know this statement might not be shocking for most of you but where I live it is…

Project Minimalism

Project Minimalism

“I have decided it’s Time! We just have too much clutter & I feel it is bogging up all aspects of our lives! It is time for us to ‘Go Minimal’ and de-clutter now!” I have heard this phrase from friends and…

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To PTA or not to PTA? …That is the question!

When I first heard my sister-in-law was PTA president for the elementary school that her kids attended, as well as the future school to my littles, I was shocked! She is an awesome mom and also not at all…

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Feminist Shmeminist: Why This Election Brought Me To Tears

This past Presidential Election has been a whirlwind of emotions. I have felt Anger, Sadness, Joy, Laughter and major Confusion. I could go into what happened that caused me to have such a variety of…

Finding yourself

Why Boho Goddess

On motherhood, questioning the rules, and finding the courage to be your beautifully imperfect self.