Sharing my journey of hope.
Hey there, awesome community of supporters! We need your help to create the perfect teen gift box that will support, encourage and empower girls aged 12 to 19. The Take Time Toolbox for Teens is all about helping young girls navigate their teenage years with confidence, joy, and strength. We want to know what they think,... Continue Reading →
Did you know I have an absolutely insane disgust for frogs? Story time... Yesterday, Emily opened the front door and a tiny frog was sitting on the threshold. When she opened the screen, little (we'll call him) Barftholomew decided to hop on into my house. He must have had a little heat exhaustion or something... Continue Reading →
Do you ever not talk to someone about something because you already KNOW they are not going to be supportive? Well, that’s what I’ve been doing because I know this person’s personality and I know it’s just not within them to be supportive. So, I do not speak of my new business venture with them. ... Continue Reading →
We did it! We launched our first subscription box and it was a success! It was certainly a learning process and we still have a lot more to learn but a success nonetheless. If you ordered a box, you should be receiving it shortly. We would love it if you would post a picture on... Continue Reading →
The wait is finally OVER! The Take Time Toolbox is here and available for order! It’s about to be your #1 tool for self-care, self-love and self-appreciation! Imagine what it will feel like to have a clear focus for your self-care. Knowing that the things you are doing are the things that are going to make the... Continue Reading →
Let’s Play Another Game! There are certain traditions that happen only in the fall and what better way to make the most of them, than playing a game? Email us a picture, or tag us on Facebook or Instagram, of you completing the items on the Autumn Bucket List. For each image you send, you will be entered into a drawing for a... Continue Reading →
Download and print out the Self-Care Bingo card and every time you complete an action on the board, mark off the square, just like in regular bingo. Once you complete a line across, up and down, or diagonally, it’s a win! Award yourself with something nice that lifts your mood. For some extra incentive, share... Continue Reading →
It's been a long time coming (5 years to be exact) but it is finally here! My daughter and I are launching a new website called, Take Time Tools! It's all about helping women take time for self-care. We will also be featuring a bi-monthly subscription box called the Take Time Toolbox that will include... Continue Reading →
I'm not feeling well today. Nothing new; I haven't felt well in a long time. I have a whole host of pains and other issues and it seems no one in the medical field is taking me seriously. I have pain like I've never had before. The pain in my legs when I'm sitting gets... Continue Reading →
Hello my friends! I know, once again, it's been awhile. It's certainly not because my life has been boring lately, well it has been boring but at the same time, there has been so much happening. None of it has been fun or exciting. It has been pretty stressful but not in a codependent sense... Continue Reading →
Did you hear it? It was so quiet one would scarcely notice. The "swoosh" of the backslide. My backslide. Not even I heard it. I was just there. I missed all the warning signs that I'm sure were posted all along the way. Do you know why? I missed them because I was too damn... Continue Reading →
I have an issue. Well, in all honesty, it's probably number 1,642 on my list of issues but it is one that I need to figure out how to deal with QUICK before I end up in some looney bin or even worse, jail. I don't know exactly when it started but in the past... Continue Reading →
Journey On Strong 