31 Day Mommy Happiness Challenge

by Jessica Lynn // April 22, 2015 // 4 Comments

When you are a therapist, the topic of self-care comes up frequently. It is taught in school and it is something that is talked about in your career because of the work that you do. I can only image... Continue reading →

Avoid Holiday Burnout

by Jessica Lynn // December 6, 2014 // 10 Comments

The holidays are one of the most fun, enjoyable, and exciting times of the year. But all that fun does not necessarily come without a toll on us. The holiday season is one of the most stressful times for some people... Continue reading →

Pirate party on a budget

by Jessica Lynn // November 3, 2014 // No Comments

My little buddy turned 4 this past week. Seriously…HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN? I have a hard time believing it has been 4 years since I had this little guy and that I actually have a 4-year-old. Sometimes I still feel... Continue reading →

Date Night Idea: 5 At Home Restaurant Quality Meals

by Jessica Lynn // August 18, 2014 // 2 Comments

Last night I made chicken parmesan for dinner. It is one of those dinners that you need two people around to cook: One to cook and one to watch the kids. Before kids, my husband and I would often make a nice... Continue reading →

10 Date Night Ideas to Create Memories

by Jessica Lynn // July 24, 2014 // No Comments

Building Relationships Through Creating Memories 10 Date Night Ideas A few weeks ago, we took a family trip to the local amusement park. The kids spent about 5 solid hours riding rides, playing in the water park, eating and... Continue reading →

Why I Might Actually Tell A Pregnant Woman The Truth About Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood

by Jessica Lynn // June 27, 2014 // 2 Comments

There seems to be a trend to write about what not to say to pregnant women. The articles usually suggest not commenting about their body, telling them about your birth, asking how they will feed their baby, commenting on names... Continue reading →

Lemon Blueberry Cake

by Jessica Lynn // June 20, 2014 // No Comments

Several years ago, my husband and I started a tradition of having our dad’s over for Father’s Day. Since becoming parents ourselves, we have kept this tradition. I love being able to celebrate the father’s in our lives. Being able... Continue reading →

How My 30 Happiness Day Challenge Has Ended With An Unexpected New Beginning

by Jessica Lynn // June 2, 2014 // 8 Comments

I began my 30 day happiness challenge writing about gratitude. This experience has been humbling for me and has reinforced the importance of gratitude. I have accomplished a lot over the past 30 days including this blog. For the past... Continue reading →

A Snapshot into Being a Spouse, Mom and Business Owner

by Jessica Lynn // May 28, 2014 // No Comments

When my sister asked me to write about about self-care I reluctantly agreed. The truth is I am pretty bad at it. Between taking care of my kids and running my own photography business there isn’t much free time left.... Continue reading →

Chicken Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa

by Jessica Lynn // May 26, 2014 // No Comments

Part of my own self-care is trying to eat healthier. Last week we had these amazing chicken tacos with mango-avocado salsa. I cannot take credit for this dish. My husband found the recipe and even cooked. We had left over... Continue reading →

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