It’s that time of year again—school’s winding down, summer plans are starting to take shape, and if you have a child in school, your inbox might be filling with notices about PTO elections and volunteer sign-ups. When my oldest started kindergarten, I joined the PTO and went to a few […]
Our First Look at Epic Universe!
Last week, I shared how I prepped for a full day at Universal’s newest park, Epic Universe—with two kids, gear, snacks, and ready to go! This weekend, we finally made it! From softball fields to Super Nintendo World, here’s how the day went, what worked, and what I’d do differently […]
How We’re Prepping for the Epic Universe Passholder Preview (with Two Kids in Tow!)
We are so excited that we have the opportunity to attend the Passholder Preview at Universal Orlando’s brand-new park, Epic Universe, tomorrow! From what we’ve seen, the park looks absolutely incredible, and we can’t wait to explore it for ourselves. As many of you know, we’re frequent visitors to Universal […]
What’s In My “Always Ready” Bag?
I have a backpack that’s always packed and ready to roll—whether we’re heading to sports practice, spending a full day at the ball fields, enjoying a park adventure, or hopping on the boat for a little fun in the sun. Whether you call it a “go bag,” a “mom bag,” […]
Making the Most of Spring Break – Even When You’re Working
Spring Break is officially here, and today, we’re talking about a different kind of balance and fulfillment. If you’ve read my posts on fun money and maximizing PTO, you know I love finding ways to make the most of our resources—our time together and the money we use to fund […]
Frantic to Fulfilled: Delegation – You Don’t Have to Do It All!
Delegation: Scary or Refreshing? When you hear the word “delegation,” does it make you cringe, or do you feel like an expert? For me, it’s a little bit of both! According to Merrium-Webster, delegation is defined as “the act of empowering to act for another.” We’re not talking about dumping […]
Tales from the Trenches: A Travel Day Full of Chaos, Curveballs, and (Somehow) Wins
If you’ve been reading The Fulfilled Hustle over the past week, you probably saw my mind map of everything I was juggling before heading out of town for work. If you’re wondering how I have it all together with a job, two kids, and community involvement… I don’t! One of […]
Frantic to Fulfilled: Brain Dump & Mind Mapping for Clarity
Before we jump in, let’s do a quick recap! In Post 2, we talked about getting everything on paper—mapping out your commitments, deadlines, and priorities so you have a clear view of what’s ahead. Now that we’ve done that, it’s time to take the next step: organizing your thoughts and […]
Frantic to Fulfilled: The Power of Planning
Before we dive into planning, let’s take a moment to reflect on what we covered in the last post. We talked about stepping back, identifying what truly matters, and taking small, intentional steps to move forward. Now that we have a clearer picture of our priorities, it’s time to put […]
Frantic to Fulfilled: Where to Start When Everything Feels Out of Control
One thing to know about me is that I am a recovering perfectionist. So, as you read my blog posts, please chuckle, as one day I’m following what I know works and a day (or a few hours later), my life has descended back into chaos. And that is okay! […]