Twig To Timber

11/18/2021

[long & sappy]

Time does heal. I still remember drawing this on the window of the car that drove the 4 of us to the airport that morning - 3 of us would fly home to Utah.

I felt numb. I knew it would all hit hard later - and as if to leave some mark that I had actually been there, I left a heart behind on a window of a stranger's car in Germany.

And simultaneously it feels like it has been 6 years and also 100 years since then. We moved forward, at first, because we had to. One hour at a time. With some time, one day at a time.

All change starts with being honest with yourself. Honest about where you are and then about where you want to go.

These days, the months fly by. Time continues to heal.

When at first, all I could do was literally lay there - like a baby - with some time I started to "crawl" through the pain. Then, "stand" in it. Then, "walk" (and stumble) through it.

Now I find myself choosing to move forward towards the life I want to live - and even running to keep up. 😉

If you're the one in a passenger seat in life, staring blankly at a fogged up window, feeling numb because the emotions are too overwhelming to process - I'll sit with you in it. I remember how it feels. You can lean in until you're ready to crawl. 😉

07/17/2020

This. This is what I needed today. Captain America couldn't be more right. We need people like Bridger–and we need people like Chris Evans who recognize and celebrate people like Bridger.

💗 All our love Bridger.

https://twitter.com/BrandonDavisBD/status/1283596938630377475

instagram.com/nicolenoelwalker/

“Bridger, 6 years old, saved his little sister from an attacking dog. He knew he would get hurt, but he did it anyway. He’s a hero. So, we made this happen. One of the most fulfilling things, ever, huge thanks to Chris Evans. Spread love. ❤️ https://t.co/PKxeHcyPyk”

07/12/2020

Whether our kiddos go back to school full-time, learn from home full-time, or do a little of both–it feels like the right time to start creating a home learning space. A calming safe haven for our kiddos when life is a bit chaotic outside!

Our "In This Homeschool" print is ready for your own aspirations, family values, home rules, learning goals and more.

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07/07/2020

Don't wait—create.

Don't wait for anyone else to create happiness for you. To recognize your worth. To celebrate you. CREATE happiness for yourself.

As good as it feels when someone acknowledges our worth, creates a happy surprise for us, or makes an effort to celebrate us...

These things don't define us.

Our worth isn't defined by whether or not someone else acknowledges us, what they do for us, what their opinion of us is, or what they say to/about us.

Create special days, happiness and joy for yourself! You are worthy of it.

Do you make a big deal of your birthday? If you don’t, it’s likely nobody else will either. I used to think it was selfish to love my birthday, but not anymore—self love is important! Today is my 42nd, and when I reached out to the to see if they’d be willing to host us for a few days, I knew I wanted to wake up on my birthday in this magical place!
I’ve heard in the past that a lot of adult women don’t care for their birthday, and I’m not sure if it’s because they don’t like getting older, or if it’s because they don’t want to get their hopes up for somebody doing something special and feel let down. To that I say… Plan something yourself! Remind your family what it is that you love, and make it happen. You are never too old to be celebrated. 👉Do you have a love or hate relationship with your birthday?
👉Have you ever woken up somewhere magical on your birthday? Where? I’ve also planned to fall asleep somewhere else exciting this evening! Follow my stories to see, and also for my special birthday request for all of you.

06/28/2020

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Lady Antebellum Perform "What I'm Leaving For" during One World: Together At Home on April 18. ______________________________________________________________...

06/28/2020

***Consult a licensed dietitian about the best meal plan for YOU***

Whether or not I plan for the week makes all the difference.
Especially when it comes to feeding myself!

Who forgets to eat?!

🖐 I forget to eat. When I don't plan to feed myself, I forget to eat until I'm SO hungry that I will eat whatever is available.

As a single mom I have to be good to myself first, so that I will have the energy to be my best for my kiddos.

Eating protein, fiber, and healthy fat at each meal is just ONE way to eat—please consult a licensed dietitian for the best way to feed YOUR body and meet YOUR goals.

Need a customized meal planning sheet?
Drop me a direct message!
💗
Be good to yourself mommas.

06/23/2020

Love this! 💗

A reminder I’ve often given myself, whether it was about something in my personal life or career:
My time will come.
And when my time comes, I need to be ready. So instead of just being passively frustrated that I can’t have something right when I want it, I try to spend that energy learning more, working hard, doing what I can in the moment, staying open to how that something will present itself, because it might not be in the exact form I dreamt up in my head (that last part is so important!).
That way when my time comes, I’ll be able to show up for it fully prepared.
We can’t always control the timing, but we can control getting ready to make the most of the opportunities once they arrive. Patience isn’t just about our ability to wait. Patience is about making the most of the waiting.
Your time will come. Wait proactively.

06/22/2020

Every human being deserves big love from both of their parents - when life is going well, and even more so when life is heavy and our next step is uncertain. And yet, we recognize that not every child and adult has had this experience. To the men who choose to show up for and love our kids daily, Thank You. And to the women raising kids without a partner, we see you. 💗

06/19/2020

06/19/2020

Hello mommas. How is summer going? There are big ways we can support our single moms, and there are little ways—this is a little way.

As a single mom who works away from home, "Summer BINGO" is how I'm keeping my kiddos engaged at home while I work. (And rest!)

You and/or your kiddo can fill out a BINGO card for the day with activities, chores, and lessons.

I offer my kids $0.25 per completed BINGO. With 12 possible BINGOs per card, they're motivated to earn $3/day.

Purchase and download your master copy tonight, and have your kiddos engaged tomorrow!

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06/13/2020

06/02/2020