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I Went Off-Plan in December...

Happy 2021! Today, I want to talk about some of the things that I learned as a now 3 year Trim Healthy Mama who decided to take a break...

Honest Review: Trim Healthy Mama Workins

For my birthday this year, I decided to treat myself to the THM Workin set. This has been something that I've wanted to do for a while,...

Trim Healthy Mama: Year 2

Well folks, I’m a little behind schedule this year with the "trimaversary" update, but better late than not at all! Let’s get right to...

The Tough Lessons.

Maybe you know the ones that I mean. The rides that leave you frustrated. The ones that almost (or do) leave you in tears. The ones that...

It's So Much More than How to Ride.

Lessons teach you so much more than just how to ride. Some of you might know what I mean. Those moments of deep, internal realization....

Be Still and Know

My neck and shoulders are sore. I’ve cancelled my riding lesson because of it. The pain feels like a cap on this fiercely independent,...

You are Worthy.

I didn’t grow up showing horses. I didn’t start riding at a young age. I grew up in a non-equestrian family. But here I am today. My...

When You Have a Bad Ride.

Riding is supposed to be fun, but sometimes it's not. Sometimes your rides don't always go as planned & this can happen for many reasons....

It's Not Always You.

Another Friday night riding lesson. "I don't want to go." This was the thought rolling around my mind on a rainy October evening. The...

What Minimalism Is and Isn't

Since late August, I've been exploring what it looks like to pursue a minimalist approach to life. Here are some of my insights into what...

Life With Less

Minimalism. Whenever I used to hear this word, I immediately would think "ugly, hospital-like rooms in your house that you have to...

Book Review : One Thousand Gifts

"That is the beginning and I smile. I can't believe how I smile. I mean, they are just the common things and maybe I don't even know they...

How I made THM Work for Me.

Collagen powder. Nutritional yeast flakes. Frozen okra. Baobab powder. Stevia & Xylitol. Lots & lots of spinach. If you told me one year...

My First Trimaversary.

This summer, I'm celebrating my first Trimaversary. A what?! I'm sure you're thinking that right now. As of June 2019, I have been on my...

Three Observations about Farm Kids.

I consider farm kids to be in a different class from your average childhood experience. They see firsthand where food comes from, as well...

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