The Most Inspiring Conversation I Didn’t Expect to Have in Reno

“We don’t stop moving because we grow old. We grow old because we stop moving.” — Unknown So, I was planning to wrap up the Health-Wellness Spectrum conversation this month with a big recap on the Five Factors of Health… and then something magical happened in a Reno casino hotel gym over Thanksgiving that completely hijacked thisContinue reading “The Most Inspiring Conversation I Didn’t Expect to Have in Reno”

The Power of Pause

“The quality of your thinking determines the quality of your life.” -A.R. Bernard The old Kelli would’ve looked at the Think bucket and thought, “Eh, that’s important—but not that important,” definitely not as crucial as the other buckets of the Wellness Spectrum (Eat, Sleep, Train, Connect). The new Kelli knows better. The new Kelli has spentContinue reading “The Power of Pause”

Train for Life, Not Just for Looks

“The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.” – Unknown You guys, last week kicked my butt. Like, whoa. I’ve been doing CrossFit for over 13 years now, but this week? It felt like I was brand new all over again. Monday’s jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups torched my calves. Tuesday’s 100 dumbbell snatches litContinue reading “Train for Life, Not Just for Looks”

You Won’t Know Unless You Go 

The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” – Joseph Campbell You Won’t Know Unless You Go: It was a stormy Friday—cooler temps, sprinkling rain, and thunder rumbling in the distance. Not exactly ideal weather for heading out on a family backpacking trip. But August in Idaho is known for fast-moving mountainContinue reading “You Won’t Know Unless You Go “

I wasn’t sure I should share this…

But maybe it’s the reminder we all need- to love, to speak up, to Live Life. “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”  -A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh Recently, my kiddos were making jewelry with my mom when Jackson picked up a charm and asked, “What does this oneContinue reading “I wasn’t sure I should share this…”

Summer’s Calling—Will You Answer? 📞

“And at the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy, and your eyes sparkling.” -Shanti Alright y’all, you’ve probably gathered by now just how much I love a good schedule. Time blocking, daily routines, consistent habits—I’m here for all of it. One of my biggest non-negotiables is going to bedContinue reading “Summer’s Calling—Will You Answer? 📞”

I’ve Created A Monster 😬

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” -Dr. Seuss I’ve created a monster. Actually, two of them. They’re 5 and 7, and they’ve officially been bitten by the adventure and travel bug. What have I done?! 😅 The World is Your Oyster, Kids…Well, Actually Idaho This Time:Continue reading “I’ve Created A Monster 😬”

What Lights You Up? A Book, A Shift, and A Life Worth Living

“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” – Annie Dillard Knock, knock, Imagine opening your front door this morning and finding a beautiful wooden box resting on your doorstep—your name delicately engraved on the top. Inside? A simple white piece of string.But it’s not just any string—this tiny thread holdsContinue reading “What Lights You Up? A Book, A Shift, and A Life Worth Living”

Are We More Connected Than Ever…or Completely Alone?

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” – C.S. Lewis You know, there was a time in my life when I was pretty much friendless. I mean, I had friends—great ones, actually—but they all lived far away. I had just moved to aContinue reading “Are We More Connected Than Ever…or Completely Alone?”

I’ve Lost All My Energy 😭

“Sleep is an investment in the energy you need to be effective tomorrow.” – Tom Rath You guys, I turned down powder skiing last week. We finally got snow—like, a lot of snow—and I had multiple invites to go backcountry skiing. But I said NO. I was so heartbroken, and I’m still feeling it. 😭💔Continue reading “I’ve Lost All My Energy 😭”