Workouts

Power Naps are Awesome and Some Thoughts on Beachbody

Grateful Kae

Good morning!Peeking out my bedroom window at about 5:10 this morningSo how's the week going? Things over here are pretty decent so far. Yesterday was Monday... I was really happy that both of the boys' teachers sent their full assignment lists for the week by email on Sunday evening. I was able to look things… Continue reading Power Naps are Awesome and Some Thoughts on Beachbody

Workouts

Why Strength Training is AMAZING and How I Got Into It

Grateful Kae

Today I'm in the mood to write about something totally non-pandemic related. It's nice to document thoughts and feelings on COVID-19 and how it's affecting our lives, but sometimes I just want to forget it about it and focus on something I really find fun and enjoy: exercise and specifically, STRENGTH TRAINING! Anyone who knows me… Continue reading Why Strength Training is AMAZING and How I Got Into It

COVID, Deep thoughts, Productivity, Weekends

“If you need something done, give it to a busy person”…(but not this one)

Grateful Kae

I am having a slight dilemma. I keep going around and around in my head about how exactly my days should look during this time. I mean, I don't exactly have full control over a lot of things, since the school and work time are sort of dictated for me during the week. But I do… Continue reading “If you need something done, give it to a busy person”…(but not this one)

COVID, Family Fun, Friday 5, School

“We gotta get out of this place…” 🎵🎵

Grateful Kae

It's Day 25 in "lock down" for us today. Yesterday afternoon we got the news that our "Safer at Home" restrictions have been extended through at least May 26 and school has officially been cancelled now through the end of the school year. 😞 We all knew this was a real possibility, but of course we… Continue reading “We gotta get out of this place…” 🎵🎵

Deep thoughts, Podcasts, Wisdom

Some Wisdom on Wednesday: “5 am Joel”, “How to Money” and kind people

Grateful Kae

Today I would like to share some little nuggets of wisdom to brighten your day. A few months ago, I listened to a podcast that I enjoy greatly called "How to Money (link to their website here.) On this day, they had a guest on that really resonated with me. Normally this podcast focuses on finances,… Continue reading Some Wisdom on Wednesday: “5 am Joel”, “How to Money” and kind people

Goals, New Year, Productivity

My 20 in 2020 List at 25% of the way through the year (Part 2)

Grateful Kae

I know you are all on the edge of your seats waiting to see the second half of my 20 in 2020 list, so I will just give a very brief morning update here before getting on with it. 🙂 Yesterday was pretty uneventful in our household. Super uneventful, actually. The kids didn't have school (Easter Monday)… Continue reading My 20 in 2020 List at 25% of the way through the year (Part 2)

Goals, New Year, Productivity

My 20 in 2020 List at 25% of the way through the year (Part 1)

Grateful Kae

Good Monday morning. I usually really like Mondays. There is something about the fresh start, the new week, getting back into the routine after the weekend that I generally enjoy. I think this is more the case now that I work from home and don't typically feel stressed by having to "go back to work" like… Continue reading My 20 in 2020 List at 25% of the way through the year (Part 1)

COVID, Holidays

Easter Morning! Also, some general pandemic observations.

Grateful Kae

Happy Easter 2020! As I prefaced in my post from yesterday, we didn't have any major plans for today. So far we are all still wearing PJs and it's mid-afternoon. We did get up and do the Easter basket/ egg hunt! The, ahem, "Easter Bunny" really stepped up his basket hiding game this year. Since the boys… Continue reading Easter Morning! Also, some general pandemic observations.