I been a mom for 16 years today! Stopping to reflect, and feel so grateful. Aaand...we're headed to the DMV today for a driver's test! Jesus take the wheel!

It's not Fall in my mind yet, but a friend asked for my curry recipe and that got me thinking about fall flavors. I hear the PSL is officially on the menu at Starbucks, and I guess that's supposed to mean we're all reaching for cozy sweaters. I don't think so when it's still been 97 in the afternoons. But in case you're thinking ahead to cozy flavors, I have updated my Fall Favorites Guide, in case you're craving what the next season has to offer. Dip your toe in, if you want. I won't lie, I did make the pumpkin spice muffins this morning. I much prefer my fresh milled muffins to a syrupy PSL. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aX6Lrx-1wHQ5EsBOwCtHB0tABtc210XR/view?usp=sharing

What are YOU looking forward to in September, and where are your goals for this month, and for life as the season shifts? I want in hare from YOU. What are you trying to figure out? What habits do you want to lean into? Better yet, how would you like to feel?

Okay, tell me the food that instantly teleports you back to being a kid. 🕰️ You know the one. You smell it or taste it and suddenly you're eight years old again. For me? It's the smell of yeast rolls in my grandmother's oven on a Sunday. Drop yours below, bonus points if you tell me who made it. 👇 🍞 Something someone baked 🍲 A specific dinner your mom or dad made on repeat 🍬 A candy or snack you haven't had in years 🥫 Something a grandparent always had on hand

As a mom to kids who've grown up with Dude Perfect, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 is a natural hype music choice for me, and it always makes me feel strong, pumped up, and energized. 💪 I also love the peppy tunes by 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗮𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻, who my family saw in concert with Needtobreathe together. Their music is fun, and a little introspective on midlife themes. 🎶 On that note, I really like 𝗠𝘂𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝘀' newest album too. Sharing their more down-tempo version of that with 𝗦𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹 here, because she is just brilliant. ✨ What's on your playlist? I'd love to check out your faves too!! 🎧