Treat Yo Self!

I love the show Parks and Rec. There's an episode where Donna and Tom teach Ben about their annual day of relaxation where they treat themselves to basically anything they want, including...

"Clothes (treat yo self)

Fragrances (treat yo self)

Massages (treat yo self)

Fine leather goods (treat yo self)"

My kids and I love saying "Treat yo self" to each other -- and this morning while I was enjoying my upgraded morning routine, I was thinking about the things that are even more satisfying. So. Treat yo self! To...

True and supportive thoughts about yourself, rather than unrealistic expectations and criticism
Reaching out to a friend you feel happy talking to
Delicious breakfast just for you after the kids go to school
Pouring all of your thoughts out on paper (try filling 3 pages, like Julia Cameron suggests in The Artist's Way)
A beautiful sunrise
A satisfying workout (I love anything from WILMA Fit or Action Jacquelyn)
Reading a great book
Going through old photos
Creating something
Trying something new
Learning about something you're curious about
Picking up a new hobby (free free to ask AI if you need suggestions)
Arranging a play date with you and a friend
Signing up for dance lessons

Self care isn't always just about pedicures and bubble baths. Sometimes self care is more like self-inclusion... doing things for yourself that you do for everyone around you.

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The Homemade Bread Manifesto

Working from home while raising kids can be messy and challenging, but also wonderfully rewarding. We are women who embrace all of it.

The Homemade Bread Society is all about...

Not fitting into a one-size-fits-all mold of how our motherhood, womanhood, and careers should be. Just like all of the different kinds of bread--Yeast, quick, fry, flat, rolls, loaves, muffins, pretzels, donuts--all formed from pretty much the same ingredients; just different combinations, quantities, and cooking methods. Just like us!

Striving for things that challenge us beyond our comfort zones. (example... one of my most devastating kitchen experiences was over an attempted loaf of "simple" white bread).

Infusing wholesome learning + growing experiences all throughout our homes and communities (have you smelled homemade bread!? HEAVEN.)

Creating lasting memories with our kids, that they'll carry through life and into their own future families.

Following basic principles, but adding our own edits to make it work for our talents and tastes.

Slowing down and doing some things the old-fashioned way (i.e. taking time to let the ingredients work together, rather than rushing just to check things off of a list)

Creating connection and sharing with others (there's always an extra loaf to give away).

Making space for God to work with us, through our Savior, Jesus Christ (the bread of life)

Exchanging the quick and easy for the messier, more challenging, but SO much more rewarding results.

Total engagement -- rolling up our sleeves and getting in with both of our hands.

Embracing the mess and allowing room for the magic.

Treat Yo Self!

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Treat Yo Self!

Get tools, training, and tips for working from home

The Homemade Bread Manifesto

Sound like your kind of crowd? Join the Homemade Bread Society

Sound like your kind of crowd?
Join the Homemade Bread Society