This is a post I never wanted to write.
I thought about not writing it.
I didn’t know if I could have the strength to write it.
But I wanted to write it because I wouldn’t feel right carrying on with posts as if nothing happened.
So here it is.
Don’t Do It
Ladies, the start of the school year is upon us and that means lots of sign ups and volunteer sheets and new jobs to be done at school. This post is on how to not overcommit yourself because it’s oh so easy to do.
This time of year, I usually feel pretty hyped up. I am fresh and haven’t experienced lunches, homework or projects for 3 whole months.
But sometimes this gung-ho energy can get me into trouble. What kind of trouble? The saying “yes” to every volunteer opportunity trouble. Like even just this morning I was sent sign-up sheets to volunteer and I immediately thought because I was sent the sheet, I am obligated to sign up. But not necessarily.
Volunteering is an amazing gift if you have time available to dedicate to it. I love to volunteer. I love to be around school. I love to help.
I don’t love being overcommitted and stressed out. Especially at the sake of my sanity or time with my family.
UCI Festival of Discovery
This is a sponsored post to promote the UCI Festival of Discovery
UCI Festival of Discovery
A new event featuring exciting and educational interactive programs are being planned as part of University of California Irvine’s Festival of Discovery scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 from 9:00am – 3:00pm. I wanted to share the details so you can save-the-date because this is a free family-friendly event you won’t want to miss!
Preserve Your Summer Memories [Giveaway!]
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own, I love Pictli!
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Framed Photo Gifts
Every summer my girls go to San Diego to stay with their grandparents for four fun filled days of non-stop activities. My sister-in-law lives in San Diego as well, and this year, in addition to all the fun stuff the grandparents planned, she took my girls stand up paddle boarding for the first time along with treating them to an entire day at the Aquatica Water Park by SeaWorld.
Anyone who can brave a water park with two kids for the day deserves a big thank you, so I went online to Pictli and created a framed photo gift of the girls paddle boarding to send her as a thank you gift. And, it took me all of about 5 minutes. I LOVE IT!
What We Can Learn from the Maddy Middleton Tragedy
Last month 8-year-old girl Maddy Middleton was abducted, raped and murdered in her Santa Cruz apartment complex. The perpetrator was not a stranger and this was not a random abduction. The killer was a 15-year-old boy who lived in her building who lured her to his apartment. Her tragic story shook me to the core.… Continue reading What We Can Learn from the Maddy Middleton Tragedy