by theBourbonCactus | Jul 18, 2018 | Fitness, Mental Health, Wellness
Exercise is many things to many people. Your reason for exercising may be completely different from the reason I workout. And reasons and goals for embarking on a fitness journey changes, because a journey is never meant to be stagnant. It’s a journey because...
by theBourbonCactus | Jul 5, 2018 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Parenting
We survived another surgery with Doodlebug. Surgery number 4 to be exact. Four surgeries in two and a half years. *ugh* It’s pretty exhausting. Even the quick trips seem to drain all life from me. And I know it’s rough on Doodlebug! But she’s...
by theBourbonCactus | Jun 7, 2018 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Parenting, Travel
Doodlebug had another overnight sleep study to check on her progress after her cleft palate repair. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the evaluation got pushed out to over a year from her last sleep study. So this was going to be our first toddler sleep study! I...
by theBourbonCactus | Jun 1, 2018 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Wellness
I feel like as a nation, we’ve become pretty numb to the true meaning of Memorial Day. It’s not just a holiday that the kids get out of school for, or a holiday that gets us a long weekend away from work. But, in fact, Memorial Day is a day designated...
by theBourbonCactus | May 25, 2018 | Lifestyle, Wellness
“Sugar pie, honey bunch You know that I love you I can’t help myself I love you and nobody else” -The Fourtops Okay, so I wouldn’t say that I only love honey. But it’s dang tasty, y’all! And if you’ve been on The Bourbon...
by theBourbonCactus | May 11, 2018 | DIY-it, Home, Lifestyle, Wellness
Over the last few of years, our family has been shifting towards a more non-toxic lifestyle. This simply means we are choosing more natural products for our home and our bodies, and being more mindful of our food choices. The biggest area of toxins in our home was...