It’s that time—Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and I come bearing good news: you don’t have to break the bank to impress your hubby. Today, I’m sharing 5 romantic and creative Valentine’s Day date night and gift ideas that will help you fall even more in love. You ready? Let’s go. Dress up For Him This is my favorite one. I love the look I get from Elvis when I come out of our room to reveal my OOTN. Dressing up for our partner conveys a simple, yet powerful messa

If clearer skin, great digestion, more energy, reduced bloating, and a better mood sounds good to you, you're going to want to try my new favorite detox morning drink. If you know me, you know I'm always on the lookout for ways to feel like my healthiest, happiest self as a mom of 4 on the go. And after years of research and trial and error, I've found a new recipe below that I genuinely look forward drinking every morning that provides the amazing benefits I've listed abov

I love stocking our fridge and pantry for the week(s) ahead in a way that supports our family's busy lifestyle. From soccer practices, homeschooling, to meal prepping--our days are full--so my goal in my food hauls is to ensure we have quality ingredients to support our active lifestyle. I keep the majority of our food in heavy rotation because it reduces decision fatigue. I simply swap out recipes using the same ingredients. Check out a breakdown of what I shop for consist

Since becoming a mom, I've become obsessed with weight training. Pregnancy changed my body more than I anticipated (to say the least), and I was so amazed at how weight training (or strength training) had positively changed my body composition postpartum that I decided to study and became a certified trainer. Most women think weight training will make them look bulky or "manly". This couldn't be further from the truth. Weight training does help us aesthetically, sure, but di

If you've fallen off the bandwagon in terms of your fitness goals as a busy mom, chances are you are not lazy--you may just be overwhelmed, overstimulated, or burned out. I've had the privilege to work with hundreds of moms one on one as a certified trainer and I love when I see the process evolve from "I don't know where to start!" into seeing clients thriving in their fitness routine. So if you are struggling to have motivation right now in your fitness and health as a bus

Most moms don't think they have time to get a good workout in because, duh --we're all busy . As a homeschooling mom of 4 who also works from home, I can relate. Working out sometimes feels like a luxury we afford ourselves when dishes need to be washed, homework needs to be checked, and diapers need to be changed. But I'm not going for it. I refuse to let my fitness goals go as a busy mom because there are just too many benefits associated with leading an active lifestyle.

Affirmations are powerful ways to influence your mind to behave in ways that help you become your best, most healthy, happy self. Many of us were taught both covertly and overtly to doubt ourselves earlier in life. To shrink. To dim our light. I don't know about you, but I refuse to allow anyone else's perception of me shape who I am or my future. And as moms, we can still use the power of affirmations to help us continue to become our best selves, and be the best moms we ca

Achieving your fitness goals before you become a mom vs when you are carrying for another life (in my case 4 lives), are two very different feats. Before I had my first child, I was one of the most active people you knew. I'd wake up at 5:00 AM rain, sleet or snow and do my morning jog for cardio (and sanity), then weight train at the gym after work and school for an hour (at least), and dance on stages professionally in between. It was fun! But as a woman who now (gratefully

My before and after photo of me 9 months pregnant to 6 months postpartum shows the physical changes I was able to make with my Moms Wear Heels home workouts. What many don't see in this photo is the behind the scenes nitty-gritty that made getting strong after pregnancy possible for me. As a certified trainer for women, I can assure you that transforming your body after pregnancy is no easy feat. There are many days no one was watching that I had to sacrifice, sleep, Netfl

For the past couple of years, I've been focused on growing my glutes at home. Many think that you need a gym, fancy equipment, or lots of time to grow your lower half, but that's simply not the case. As a busy homeschooling mom of 4, I've been able to add 10 pounds to my glutes/legs area primarily at home. This has inspired me to continue the tips I'm sharing with you below. How to grow your glutes at home as a mom: Mind/Muscle Connection If you know me, you know I LOVE squat

After breastfeeding my four babies over a total of 8 years, I've finally decided it's time to stop and wean my fourth baby. This decision was not an easy one to come by though. Although I missed out on things like date night without leakage, my autonomy, and freedom that comes with not breastfeeding, I cherish the bond it's provided for my babies and I. I'm feeling a roller coaster of emotions. From sadness at a season ending to excitement to a new one emerging. But that's l

As a homeschooling mom, I'm always on the lookout for what my kid's gifts are...where they are naturally gifted, talented, and areas they are passionate in. I feel it is a waste of time to invest tons of energy into an area one desires little in. For instance, could you imagine Beyonce stressing herself out trying to get an 'A' in advanced calculus in college? Probably not. Why? Because she and her parents knew she was meant to be a star . A singer. Not a calculus professor.

Here's a raw, behind-the-scenes look at a typical morning routine for me as a busy homeschooling mom of 4. Ideally I would love to wake before my children and be able to get my workout and quiet time in alone, but I'm simply not in a season of life where that's feasible. My children love to be around mom right now and my goal is to soak this up as much as possible because I KNOW I'm going to miss these days when they are adults! Check out my vlog above and let me know if you

Elvis & Monica (Mom + Dad) Making time for marriage when you have a house full of kids isn't easy. And when life is busy, it's common to let the relationship with your spouse fall by the wayside for more "important" tasks. While I love my 4 children with all my heart and put them first in many ways, they need parents who are happy too. For that reason and more, Elvis and I always strive to fall in love over and over. And one thing that's helped us do this? Date night, baby. C

It's a new year and I'm feeling more motivated than ever to make 2026 another epic year. I took some time off social media to reflect, do some much needed soul searching, and to simple enjoy my family with minimum distractions. I'm back today to share my 3 non negotiable resolutions for 2026 as a busy homeschooling mom. Let me know if any of these resonate with you below. Let People Be Wrong About You I can't tell you how much I've been called 'selfish', a 'bad mom', and more

Being a mom is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles anyone can take on. If you're reading this, I'm sure your goal is to be the very best mom you can be for your tribe. And I'm here to offer your mom motivational reminder for the week that if you want to be the best mom you can be, you have to take care of you too. Miracle Mommy Moments to Avoid Mom Guilt & Be a Good Parent Let's preface this week's challenge with this reminder: God's entrusted us with our babies,

After living in Hawaii for almost three years, we decided it was time for a change. Check out today's vlog as I share what led me (and my family) to the decision to leave Hawaii, where we moved to...and let me know...is God nudging you to try something new, go somewhere new, or overall do something different in your life? Maybe it's to go back to school, join that workout program, dye your hair, plan a date with your hubby...or it could even be something as seemingly insignif

It's not easy...but I'd have my life no other way. Homeschooling my four babies while being on the mission to be the best version of...