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April 6, 2022

Thoughts Become Things: How Your Mindset Can Directly Affect Your Success in All Areas of Lifeโ€

Do you ever look around and wonder how other people find so much success in life, while you struggle to get through the day? It’s hard to understand why you can’t get that job and make piles of money while living happy and confident in a relationship that goes the distance. Everyone else seems to have no problem. What is wrong with you? You tend to blame everything from your childhood to your current situation, but it doesn’t change the fact that you’re stuck in a big, fat rut.

Over the last four decades of my life, I’ve felt that way ALOT. I never realized how important my thoughts were. In fact, I had zero idea that those thoughts had so much power and that mine were guiding me into one of those big, fat ruts.

I started to do my own research on abundant living, law of attraction, and how those daily thoughts really become things that decide our path. Along the way, I fell upon a book which I HIGHLY recommend called Infinite Possibilities by Mike Dooley. If you’re interested in this sort of thing and want to learn more, it’s a winner. It’s one of those books that opened my mind to all things abundance…and I was hooked.

When you start to understand that thoughts become things, you realize that most people go through life settling and blaming the cards they’ve been dealt. They never once take the time to look inward at the source of the problem that keeps them stuck – their mindset.

Your mindset is the sum of every thought, belief and opinion that you inherited over time from your family, friends and even your own experiences. It’s the driving force behind every action and inaction that we take. The mindset we choose to have, determines the path we take in life.

One path will have you living and abundant, fulfilling life while the other with keep you struggling in scarcity. The most important thing to remember is that YOU decide which path you take. Which one will you place in the driver’s seat of your life?

There are some key differences between abundance and scarcity when it comes to how they impact your life and success. Let’s jump in!

Abundant Mindset

Abundance allows you to find excitement in the small things and more easily be able to look at life through a lens of gratitude and joy. Here are a few ways that developing an abundant mindset will allow you to live a happier, more fulfilling and successful life.

There is More Than Enough: Living with an abundant mindset revolves around the idea that there is always plenty for everyone. There is no limit to the amount of money, opportunities, resources, love, success, and time that is out there waiting for you (and everyone else).

You Welcome Change: With an abundant mindset, you truly believe change is necessary for growth and you welcome it as a part of life. You will actively seek out opportunities to step outside your comfort zone and embrace new adventures both in your personal and professional life. Failure is simply a lesson that you learn rather than an obstacle that stops you in your tracks.

You are Happy for Others: Someone else’s success doesn’t threaten your own when you have an abundant mindset. You know there is more than enough to go around and it’s easier to be genuinely happy and supportive of them as they win at life.

Optimism is a Part of Life: Abundance brings about a sense of optimism when it comes your outlook on life. You can see limitless possibilities for your future and choose to look on the bright side of life. No matter what your current situation, you are able to move forward more easily and focus on what is going well rather than what isn’t.

Grateful Heart: A big part of the abundance mentality is being able to notice even the smallest blessings that fill your day. Instead of putting the focus on what you lack, you are able to see how much you really have to be thankful for each and every day.

Scarcity Mindset

A Scarcity mindset can keep you stuck and hold you back from being the best version of yourself. Here are a few ways that living in lack can affect your life and success.

Fear: If you maintain a scarcity mindset, you will constantly be rooted in fear – fear of the unknown, fear of the future, fear of change. It will be hard, if not impossible to leave the safety of your comfort zone because the risk of failure is too high. This puts a huge damper on any opportunities that come your way and can impact your job, your money situation and your relationships.

Lack Mentality: A scarcity mindset will tell you that there is a limit on anything good in life – money, time, love, success, you name it. There is only so much to go around and you feel the more people that succeed, the less chance you have of claiming your piece of the pie. You may find it hard to give and share with others because you worry there won’t be enough for you.

Comparison: Instead of being confident in your own gifts and abilities, scarcity will have you comparing yourself to everyone else. It’s a vicious cycle that leaves you feeling unworthy and bitter towards those who seem to have more than you in any area of your life. Comparison truly is the thief of joy and you will always fall short when you base your self-worth on how you measure up with other people.

Glass Half Empty Outlook: Negative thinking will guide your life when you have a scarcity mentality. Your outlook will be bleak as you place the focus on what is wrong with your life. It’s hard to see anything other than the worst in any given situation and makes it nearly impossible to see positive opportunities that come your way. This keeps you stuck in a continuous pity party.

Jealous Bone: A scarcity mindset will make it very hard to control those icky feelings of jealousy and envy. You’ll find it hard to be happy for others because you see their success as a threat to your own. Because you lack confidence in your own ability to succeed, you won’t want anyone to either.

These two mindsets couldn’t be more different, but they both play a huge role in the path you take now and in the future.

Up until the last few years, I had no idea how much i was allowing scarcity to control and guide my life. As I became more aware of this, I started to pay attention to my daily thoughts and habits. Awareness is key when it comes to flipping the switch from scarcity to abundance and deciding which life you want to live.

Which mindset do you resonate with the most? Comment below! Talk to you soon! ๐Ÿ™‚

Filed Under: 2022 Goals, Abundance, Blogging, Books, Confidence, Empowerment, Getting Rid of Negativity, Goals, Making an Impact, Negativity, New Habits, Personal Development, Springtime Kristin Leave a Comment

April 4, 2022

Magic in the Mess: Choosing Action Over Excuses

I’ve decided to make 2022 the year I finally live the way I talk.

I’m a huge mindset junkie. I love everything growth mindset, positive thinking, abundance over scarcity, etc.

However, just because I love it, doesn’t mean I always live according to those ideas.

In fact, quite the opposite.

For years, I’ve wrote down my goals and talked about how I want to have a successful blog, YouTube channel, and business. I want to be a published author and be able to to travel extensively with my family. I’m not all about material things, but travel….that’s where I want to spend money LOL

For years, my blog has grown stagnant, my YouTube channel is nonexistent and the only business I help run is my husbands by opening mail and paying bills. And I’ve only got myself to blame.

I didn’t blog because I didn’t know what to write about.

I didn’t start a YouTube channel I was having a bad hair day, the house was messy, and/or I didn’t know what to say.

I didn’t finish my website because of tech issues.

These are just a few of the many excuses that I’ve hidden behind over the years.

Knowing that I’m the only one accountable for my inaction kinda stings a little. But at 45 years old, I’m just beginning to understand that there is magic in the mess and sometimes you just have to START.

I’ve heard that saying over and over for years and just recently, it clicked.

You can hide behind the big goals and talk a big game, but at the end of the day, those goals are just goals if you don’t do something to make them happen.

Maybe I’m right where I’m supposed to be. Maybe it’s taken me all this time to realize that my life is never going to be perfect and I’m always going to make excuses if I don’t just start.

So, this is my first post (again) to jumpstart what I hope to be a very successful blog that will inspire others to simply start and to love themselves just as they are.

I’m constantly working on myself to be a better mom, a better wife, and a better person. It’s a slow process but I love who I am compared to who I used to be.

I want to talk about all the things that matter to me: momlife, parenting, intentional and abundant living, letting go of limiting beliefs, escaping the comparison trap, and embracing who you really are, rather than trying to be like everyone else.

Blessed with a Hot Mess is all about loving the crazy chaos and being grateful for all those moments that make up a perfectly imperfect life.

That’s what I’m trying to do and that’s what I hope to help others to do along the way as well.

How would you like to grow in 2022? Physically, financially, emotionally, spiritually?

Comment below and I’ll talk to you soon!

Filed Under: 2022 Goals, Blogging, Goals, Life After 40-ish, Making an Impact, MomLife, Parenting, Self Love, Uncategorized, Value Yourself Kristin 4 Comments

September 6, 2019

Stretching Outside the Cozy Comfort Zone of your Life – What’s Holding You Back?

When is the last time you put yourself out there for the world to see? When’s the last time you did something so far outside your comfort zone that you wanted to pee your pants and skip town for awhile? (Okay, maybe that’s my dramatic side coming out but you get the picture :))

The scariest moment in my life so far, besides seeing both my twins jump in deep water and having to do a fully clothed rescue whilst on vacation this summer, has been decided to start a YouTube Channel after 7 LONG years of debating it.

7 years? Really?

Yes, 7 years. It took me 7 years to finally get the courage or the balls or the IDGAF attitude to put my plans into action.

You see, I used to be completely terrified of putting myself out there. I was scared of what people would think. I was scared of how awkward I would seem on camera. I knew the camera would bring out every flaw, every imperfection and don’t even get me started on the sound of my voice on video. Eww. Those stupid thoughts kept me stuck for close to a decade.

So what was the tipping point? What made me decide to finally take the leap?

Someone challenged me to stretch myself. Like, the elusive Triple Dog Dare that you just can’t pass up.

To be honest, it was more like this Amazing, Smart, Supportive group of women that challenged me to step outside my comfort zone and TAKE ACTION.

You wanna know more? Good, cuz I’m gonna tell ya….

This month, I’m SO excited to be participating in the Stretch Yourself Challenge hosted my my friend and mentor Kelly McCausey. This is the 10th Anniversary of the challenge and my fourth time being a part of it.

So, what is the Stretch Yourself Challenge All About?

To sum it up, this challenge is a way for you to level up in your business, no matter what stage you’re currently at. You have the opportunity to choose between 15 different challenges that will stretch you outside your comfort zone while helping you build your business at the same time. Win-win, right??

Stretching looks different for everyone.

You can choose to:

Start a YouTube Channel

Attend a Live Event

Make an Intentional Connection

Promote Your Expertise

Do a FB Live Series

So Much More…..

For example, a Veteran YouTuber is not gonna be intimidated by doing a video and posting it for the world to see but they may be scared to death to reach out to someone they admire and ask for an interview.

Someone who is used to working behind the scenes and only having contact with people online, may be intimidated to attend a live, in person event.

That’s what’s great about the Stretch Yourself Challenge…..It pushes you at whatever level you’re at. And did I mention the supportive group that will guide you and love you on the whole way??

Guys…this is a no brainer.

We don’t have a whole lot of time because the doors close at midnight tonight, but I would be over the moon excited fi you would join me on this stretching journey and see where it takes you and your business.

There will be live calls every week and a supportive community at your fingertips every step of the way, not to mention a kickass guidebook that will explain everything in intricate detail.

Quit hiding behind your fear! Join the Stretch Yourself Challenge now and show the world how you can shine! ๐Ÿ™‚

Filed Under: Uncategorized Kristin 59 Comments

April 25, 2018

Keeping Your Relationship Healthy, Happy and Hot :) #goals

At first I felt like I should title this post, Memoirs of a Happy Wife but I felt like that was a little too cheeseball, even for me ๐Ÿ™‚ ย I lay awake at night thinking of this shit.ย 

Anywho…10 years ago, if anyone had of told me I would feel like writing a blog post on how to have a happy relationship, I would have laughed. Hysterically.

No.Freaking.Way.

Most of my adult life was spent trying to become a professional asshole-whisperer. If there was a shit relationship to be found, I found it. Mama’s boys, grown men who still lived in their mom’s basement, alcoholics, adrenaline junkies, emotional and mental abusers….you name it. I guess I felt it was my calling to help the less fortunate with their issues….and instead gave myself years of anxiety, low self-esteem and the feeling that I would literally NEVER figure this relationship thing out.

Luckily, 9 years ago, I met a guy who changed all that.

I’m not gonna lie and say it was love at first sight, although he might tell ya different because he thinks I was smitten from the get go. (His over confidence is one of the things I love about him lol ๐Ÿ™‚ย 

No, it was more of a comfortable, it seems like I’ve known this person forever and I feel safe and un-judged, kinda thing. Ya know?

Like a best friend from the start, but with feelings ๐Ÿ™‚

We both had a past that wasn’t so squeaky clean – bad decisions, failed relationships, self-esteem issues (although he would NEVER admit it lol)…..the works.

It was because of this that I think we could relate to each other so well and over time, we’ve been able to ย form an unbreakable bond that makes me SO damn grateful for this guy every single day.

Since being together, we’ve kind of grown up and gotten our shit together at the same time, if that makes any sense.

Enough of a backstory…let’s jet on into the present ๐Ÿ™‚

Over the weekend we had the chance to celebrate the 40th Anniversary ย for a couple of our family members and we had so much fun. ย These two people, you can just see their connection – that goofy, best friend, ride or die awesomeness that so many people dream of.

In today’s world, it’s rare to see a couple stay together for so long and it broaches the question, “How???”

It’s something that I’ve pondered for a long time and it really is quite simple when it comes right down to it.

Let’s dig in, shall we? ๐Ÿ™‚ ย 

Make Having Fun a Priority

You need to have fun and be goofy and silly and laugh until your belly hurts over the stupidest thing your partner just said. You need to go on a spontaneous road trip or have a nerf gun war when he’s least expecting it (been there, done that – I won lol). Play board games or video games together.ย Make time for date nights and hand holding and a good smack on the ass every so often. One of the things I adore about my husband is that he is usually up for anything. For a spontaneous, “always thinking of the next thing we can do” person like me? It’s a match made in heaven ๐Ÿ™‚ ย One thing to note: It’s not all about spending money. You don’t want to break the budget even for something as important as this. The good news is, you don’t have to! Check out this list I created of Low or No Cost Date Ideas ๐Ÿ™‚ Anyone that says they don’t have time for this because of work, kids, whatever – you NEED to make time. I have 4 kids. I am 100% all for spending time together as a family – it’s uber important. Do not, however, spend so much of your time and energy on your kids that you have nothing left for your spouse/partner. This is a big no-no because they are the ones who are gonna be there when your kids are long gone. Cherish that relationship and quit taking life so
seriously. None of us get out alive – make it FUN on a daily basis ๐Ÿ™‚

Keep It Real

One of my favorite quotes is, “When you find someone who tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear…Keep that.” I truly believe that, in a relationship, you need a partner who is going to push you to become the best version of yourself, even if it stings a little from time to time.ย It took me a while to get used to my husband’s blunt, tell it like it is personality but over time, I’ve seen how he’s helped me grow from a broken, fragile mess into someone that knows who she is, what she wants, and isn’t terrified to go get it. It’s so powerful. In the same way, I believe I’ve built him up over the years enough to work through some of his past issues and bring more positivity and just plain goofy fun to his life ๐Ÿ™‚ ย (I know he loves me for that hahaha #snapchatfilters – ‘nough said ๐Ÿ˜€) Moral of the story: Build your partner up. See their potential and guide them to be a better person simply because you know they can. Believe in them, even if they don’t at the moment.ย Finding someone like that….it’s unique, it’s rare, it’s wonderful and it’s SO worth the wait ๐Ÿ™‚

Time Apart

Giving each other time apart is just as important as spending quality time WITH each other. Each of you have your own interests and hobbies (or at least you should) as long as it doesn’t include frequenting a bar every night or some other unhealthy activity. Respect your partner enough to have some alone time once in awhile without sending them a constant barrage of phone calls and texts asking when they’re gonna be home. That’s called nagging and it’s ridiculous. Stop it. Your partner should be okay with you doing the same. My husband loves to go fishing – it’s seriously his number one hobby and if he could be out on the water from sun up to sun down, he totally would lol. Seeing how much he loves it, it’s never been an issue with me and as soon as the weather starts warming up, I pretty much tell him to go fishing anytime he wants. He does the same for me (although I don’t choose fishing as my go to hobby haha). You both need and deserve that time away – enjoy it!

Teamwork

Realize that you are part of a team from the beginning. Everything you do from washing the dishes, playing with the kids, going to your day job, cooking dinner, doing laundry….every single bit of it is teamwork. There should be no competition when you’re on the same team. Don’t keep a scorecard of things that you’ve done and hold it against your significant other if they aren’t keeping up (Unless, of course, they NEVER attempt to help with anything and expect you to do it all….that’s pure laziness and it’s a problem that needs to be discussed between the two of you). ย This relationship you’re in…it takes two. Working together towards a common goal will only strengthen your relationship and create even more of a bond over time.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Let’s face it: Couples argue about stupid, silly shit – all the time. Maybe it’s the way he loads the dishwasher or how she leaves her clothes all over the floor but it brings on a barrage of bickering that will sometimes lead into full blown arguments. The daily stress of life can often weigh heavily on couples who work full time, have kids and still have all the daily duties that go into running a household. This division of labor can be quite the hurdle if someone feels like they are doing more than their fair share of the “chores.” It all goes back to Teamwork, which I mentioned above. You’re working together towards a common goal – there is no scoreboard, therefore there shouldn’t be a scorekeeper. You started this journey together for a reason – don’t let the daily stress of life ruin a good thing and for real….don’t sweat it ๐Ÿ™‚

Show Daily Physical Affection

To me, this doesn’t mean you have to be all over each other all the time or have sex every single day (although hey, if that works for you, more power to ya ๐Ÿ˜‡). It can be as simple asย a long hug, a kiss in the morning or at night, a back rub or putting an arm around each other. Hold hands while you’re sitting on the couch watching TV. Little things like this have been known to reduce stress, boost your mood and cause you to feel a higher sense of satisfaction in your relationship. With that being said, it’s also important that you make time for sex as well – seriously. I don’t care how long you’ve been together – make it a PRIORITY. If you feel like it’s become monotonous over time, spice it up a little bit. Take responsibility to not let that spark fizzle out because once it does, it’s super hard to get it back.

So – there you have it. That’s my take on a few things that I think contribute to a healthy, ย happy, fun and hot relationship. I’ve learned so many things over the last 9 years with this goofball that I claim as my husband and I look forward to many more to come ๐Ÿ™‚

Some Last Thoughts –

Let go of the seriousness once in a while and be playful with each other. Be silly. Be weird.

Relationships don’t have to be so darn complicated.

Remember, if all else fails, look back on the reason you fell in love in the first place. We all grow, we all change but that same person is still in there – it might just take a little work to find them ๐Ÿ™‚

If you haven’t already signed up for my weekly dose of crazy chaos, be sure to do so – I will be sending out a newsletter every Monday that will update you on blog posts, YouTube Videos and all the fun stuff happening over at Blessed With a Hot Mess – don’t miss out. Side Note: I may have missed a couple emails in the recent past because life haha

Here’s to happy relationships and a lifetime of fun ๐Ÿ™‚

Until next time, sending you much love, many hugs and good vibes!

~ Kristin โœจ

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Compromise, Family Fun, Goals, Having Fun, Healthy Habits, Life, Life After 40-ish, Marriage, MomLife, Parenting, Relationship Goals, Relationships Kristin 4 Comments

April 25, 2018

Low or No Cost Date Ideas :)

Hey Y’all!

One of the things that I love doing (and kind of geek out about) is making lists – To-do lists, Bucket Lists, Grocery Lists, Goal Lists, Movie Lists, Book Lists..you name it…I’ve made it.

So I thought I would compile a list of Low and No Cost Date Ideas that I can share and also implement in my own relationship ๐Ÿ™‚

Buffalo Wild Wings gets a ton of our money during football season so I thought it would be fun to try some frugal dates ideas before the pigskin starts flying again in the fall ๐Ÿ™‚

You can go out and have fun with your partner in crime but don’t have to break the budget while doing it – that’s a win-win in my book!

Date Nights have always been a priority to us – a few hours every week where we can have fun and enjoy each other’s company sans kids in tow. We are just now getting to the point where we can take our twin boys to a restaurant without too much stress but it’s still nice to go it alone once in awhile ๐Ÿ™‚

Let’s just get right to it – I haven’t tried all of these yet, but many are on my bucket list for this spring/summer ~ Especially the blanket fort. I’m super stoked to do that! ๐Ÿ™‚

P.S. (Some of these are ideas for “at-home” dates after the kids go to bed)ย 

 

 

  • Picnic in the park
  • Go Hiking
  • Go stargazing – in a park or on the roof of your own house
  • Have a bonfire
  • Go to a Farmers Market
  • Invent a New drink – in our case, with alcohol ๐Ÿ™‚
  • Build a blanket fort complete with pillows and string lights for coziness – watch movies/have wine ๐Ÿ™‚
  • Scenic drive with the windows down and the music blaring
  • Play a board game – Twister, Jenga, Scrabble etc.
  • Competitive game of Mario Kart
  • Build something together
  • Go Bowling
  • Go Rollerblading
  • Check out a concert in the park
  • Water balloon fight
  • Nerf gun war
  • Go for a bike ride
  • Make a pizza together
  • Go Camping
  • Go to a local baseball game
  • Ghost hunt at your local cemetery
  • Go fishing
  • Take a pottery or art class
  • Catch a matinee (much cheaper)
  • Wine Tasting at a local winery (some of these are pretty affordable)
  • Go to the gym together
  • Comedy show
  • Go for a penny Date – flip a penny at every turn and that will decide which way you go ๐Ÿ™‚
  • Batting Cage
  • Driving Range – we’ve done this several times and it’s not super expensive
  • Go Mini-Golfing
  • Spontaneous roadtrip to a different town – be a tourist
  • Drive to one of the beautiful parks in your State (there are a ton of them! So many great pictures waiting to be taken haha)
  • Go to the animal shelter and play with the pups ๐Ÿ™‚ #obsessedwithpuppiesย 
  • Fly a kite on a windy day
  • Watch the sunset
  • Brainstorm together about goals, dreams, future plans, places you want to live, ideas for a product or business (we do this ALL the time and it’s so much fun)
  • Start a garden
  • Order a pizza and watch a movie by candlelight

Alright guys, that’s all for now! Hope this list gets those creative juices flowing and inspires you to plan a date night soon ๐Ÿ™‚

Until next time,

Hugs and Good Vibes!

~Kristin โœจ

Filed Under: Being Frugal, Date Ideas, Date Night, Family Fun, Goals, Having Fun, Life, Marriage, Relationship Goals, Relationships Kristin Leave a Comment

April 7, 2018

Spring and Summer Bucket List for 2018 :)

It’s April right now and it’s freezing. I’m a warm weather girl and I miss my flips flops.

The last time I checked, it was supposed to be Spring but I think, instead, Mother Nature has decided to give us the middle finger for a while longer.

Living in the Midwest, what are ya gonna do?

Well, I’ve decided to combat this nasty, crap weather by creating a Spring and Summer Bucket List of all the things we want to do when the weather decides to get its shit together ๐Ÿ™‚

Break out your flip flips, throw on some shades and let’s dig in, ย shall we? ๐Ÿ˜Ž

  • Plant an herb garden
  • Have a picnic in the park – complete with blankets and a cute picnic basket ๐Ÿ™‚
  • Go Mini-Golfing
  • Create a masterpiece with sidewalk chalk
  • Drink a mimosa
  • Create a travel vision board #futuretravelgoals
  • Play in the rain (cuz let’s be honest – Spring always brings an assload of rain)
  • Go fishing
  • Visit the library
  • Make zucchini bread
  • Buy some flowers to pretty up the house
  • Visit a Farmers Market
  • Grow some veggies
  • Plant flowers
  • Visit the Zoo
  • Make rainbow Rice Krispies treats
  • Blow Bubbles
  • Make a bird feeder
  • Fly a kite
  • Go on a nature walk – Find magic rocks ๐Ÿ™‚ (my boys are obsessed)
  • Make lemonade
  • DIY indoor garden
  • Take a spontaneous road trip
  • Spa day with my girls
  • Puddle Jumping – because boys.
  • Take a bike ride
  • Train ride to the Field Museum in Chicago
  • Unplug for a day – or a weekend
  • Play tennis with the hubs ~ and beat him of course ๐Ÿ˜‰
  • Dig for worms – because boys.
  • Have a cookout
  • Paint my toesies ๐Ÿ™‚
  • Have a bonfire – make s’mores
  • Swimming lessons for the boys
  • Home Depot kids workshop
  • Start my bullet journal – this one is in progress ๐Ÿ™‚
  • Hit LOTS of yard sales

  • Make popsicles
  • Go to a Cardinals Game or two or three ๐Ÿ™‚ #goredbirds
  • Lay on a blanket and read a book while the kids are playing at the park ~ Wishful thinking but hey, a girl can dream ๐Ÿ™‚
  • Weekly road trip to one of the beautiful parks in the Midwest
  • Go to Grants Farm in St. Louis ย – feed the goats (oh the cuteness!)
  • Finish one book a week over the summer
  • Make Ice cream
  • Camping
  • Weekly date night with my partner in crime โค
  • Schedule a couples massage
  • Go to a flea market
  • Go stargazing
  • Unplug for a day – or a weekend
  • Finish my Ebook – self publish on Amazon
  • Go Paddle boating
  • Create a summer playlist for weekly roadtrips (see above) ๐Ÿ™‚
  • Pick some wildflowers
  • Get up early to see the sunrise (who am I kidding – I’m always up early)
  • Sit on the roof and watch the sunset
  • Family pics
  • Run a 5K
  • Catch lightning bugs
  • Visit an aquarium
  • Watch fireworks
  • Water balloon fight
  • Eat a snow cone
  • Make Southern Style Sweet Tea
  • Family scavenger hunt
  • Paint rocks
  • Family game night

I’m sure I’m going to be adding to these lists as time goes on but it’s a start ๐Ÿ™‚

My boys are finally at an age where we can take them places without worrying about a meltdown every 5 seconds ~ hallelujah! Lots of fun stuff planned for the whole fam this year ๐Ÿ™‚

Just seeing this list makes me feel better even though the high temp today is supposed to be in the low 40’s. #wtfmothernature

I’d love to hear what’s on your agenda for this spring and summer! Have you made your bucket list yet?

Comment below or shoot me and email ๐Ÿ™‚

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Until next time,

Be Magical, Be You ๐Ÿ™‚

~ Kristin โœจ

Filed Under: Bucket List, Family Fun, Goals, Having Fun, Life, Springtime, Sweet Summertime Kristin 9 Comments

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My name is Kristin and I'm so glad you're here! I am an over 40, travel obsessed mama of 4, coordinator of chaos, aspiring author, eternal optimist, lover of cute mugs, fuzzy socks and all things cozy :) This blog is all about how I do life on the flipside of 40.... I'm here to inspire you to dream bigger, have more fun, and live an authentic, true to yourself life with ZERO Fs :) Let's have some fun! Read Moreโ€ฆ

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