Home & Wellness My Jiu-Jitsu Journey at Lira Jiu-Jitsu | Growth, Confidence & Community in Miami My Jiu-Jitsu Journey: Finding the Right Place to Grow Jiu-jitsu has been part of my life for a long time — just not always my practice. My husband has trained for over a decade and recently earned his black belt. My girls have been on the mats since they were three and are now turning […]
Home & Wellness The Nine-Year Change: Parenting Through Growth, Independence, and Self-Trust The Nine-Year Change (And Watching My Twins Step Into It Together) There’s a phrase I recently came across that stopped me in my tracks: “Be a beacon of light that they can always see, while letting them experience the discomfort of this change for themselves.” That line perfectly captures what many Waldorf educators call the […]
Home & Wellness Present & Grounded: Letting Go of Hurry in a Busy World Present & Grounded: Letting Go of Hurry in a Busy World This past Sunday at Crossbridge Pinecrest, my pastor, Pastor Marcus, preached a message from Hebrews 4 that felt uncomfortably on point. The sermon is part of the Hold Fast series, and the focus was rest — not the “I got enough sleep” kind, but […]
Home & Wellness Atomic Habits, Real Life: How to Stay “Present & Grounded” Through Every Season Atomic Habits, Real Life: How to Stay “Present & Grounded” Through Every Season January always shows up with that fresh-start energy: new calendar, new goals, new motivation… and then life does what it does. Kids get sick, work gets chaotic, schedules implode, and suddenly your “new year, new me” is hiding under a blanket with […]
Home & Wellness Dwell Well: Simple Ways to Create Calm at Home This Holiday Season 🌿 Dwell Well: Creating Calm at Home Between school events, work deadlines, and holiday prep, this season can feel like one long to-do list. But calm isn’t something you stumble upon — it’s something you create. Here are a few small ways to bring more peace into your space (and your head). 1️⃣ Diffuse citrus […]
Home & Wellness Home Goals Before the Holidays: 5 Smart Things To Do Before Year-End The holidays sneak up fast. Knock out these quick wins now to save money, reduce stress, and start January ahead. 1️⃣ Re-assess home insurance & taxesRates/assessments shift yearly. Confirm coverage, deductible, wind mitigation credits, and check your property’s 2025 assessed value/homestead status. 2️⃣ Schedule that refinance conversationIf rates fit your goals, a 10-minute check with […]
Home & Wellness Living Well in the Gables, Grove & Pinecrest: Discover Wellness Homes in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Pinecrest If you’re searching for wellness homes in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Pinecrest, you’re already thinking beyond square footage.These South Miami neighborhoods were designed for balance — leafy streets, outdoor flow, and the kind of natural light that boosts your energy before your first coffee. 🌞 Why These Neighborhoods Feel Different 🌳 Coral Gables:Walk down […]
Home & Wellness Be a 2-Percenter (Even Through the Holidays) Michael Easter calls the 2-percenters those rare few who choose discomfort over convenience, awareness over autopilot, and growth over the easy route. They’re the ones who keep showing up — even when it’s not January, the weather isn’t perfect, or the candy bowl is overflowing. And right now, early October, is when that mindset actually […]
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