Is it possible to put Christmas and peace in the same sentence? As a somewhat functioning woman, wife, and mother, I’m here to say absolutely— BUT it takes a little focus (and a very big stick…) In order for me to find those moments of clarity and calm—amidst the swirling vortex of a family of …
We just returned from a big family trip to Hawaii (thank you, SkyMiles). Before leaving on the trip, I promised myself two things: to be present and nonproductive (okay, except for outside of the 6-hour flights—when else would I get that kind of golden time??) And funnily enough, something magical happened. Although the sun, waves, …
Enjoy two just-for-fun things this week! Studio 5: Did you miss the family Dynamic Duo (!!) of Connie and her Mom guesting on her Studio 5 segment? View it here, “Keep Your Cool: Managing Emotions During the Holidays” Enjoy! Connie
He’s back! As many of you know, recently our son, Cameron, returned from a 2-year absence serving as a missionary for the LDS church. I know I’m not alone in this experience. Many mothers wiser than I have had a similar emotional adventure—whether for college, travel, or simply kids being absent in their lives—and navigated …
The holiday season is intended to be full of meaning and joy. Yet the reality, especially for women, can be a hurry-up-and-finish-it experience. Instead, we can get real about what is best for our family and how to make it happen using tips from my…Read more here. Enjoy! Connie
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[Especially for Studio 5 viewers, a bonus! Enjoy this real moment of life before taping Studio 5!] Want make the holidays joyful again? Simplify & Savor the Season with this fabulous book! Women have loved this resource–a quick read that teaches you in 3 clear steps how to organize, simplify, and enjoy a more meaningful …
Monday afternoon my Core Team and I met online for our weekly administrative meeting. We used the very official Zoom technology, at the official time of 12:30, for the official purpose of moving Back to Basics forward. This is how it went. Connie: [Sending off son to preschool, removing cookies from a cookie sheet before …
Over the weekend, a good friend texted me one morning with the news of a tragedy that happened to her good friend. Her request? “What can I tell her, how can I help her?” I went into action, looking up resources, texting or calling friends who had experience in this particular arena, and sent the information …
Did you miss Connie’s segment “Courage to Be Yourself” yesterday on Studio 5? If you did, watch it here and learn strategies on how to be your BEST self! Plus this is the last week to get Connie’s The Life is Too Short Collection gift book on sale! The perfect handbook for being a woman, …
