Prior to getting married or having a family I was passionate about traveling. I traveled almost weekly for work and was also able to find time to throw in some fun trips with friends and family. Traveling is a huge passion and it’s been amazing to have this with me through all chapters of my life and now having my husband and son travel along with me. I have been to 48 states and 14 countries within 5 continents and with all that experience I have taken notes and what to do and what not to do when traveling alone or with a group. Hopefully you’ll find something I have to say helpful or at least entertaining : )

I am also a full-time working mom and wife and affectionaly known as the CHO to my husband, Chief Home Officer. I love decorating, cooking and hosting parties as often as we can find time to do so.

‘Mamma’s Time Out’ started one evening after a long day of work when I finally found myself at home and fully present with our sweet baby boy. He was having a tough night (can you relate?) and I felt myself getting so frustrated. Instead of getting angry I told him “Mamma needs a timeout.” I went and sat at our kitchen table for a few minutes to journal while I put his favorite toys in front of him to play. After a few minutes I felt relieved and was ready to jump back into mom life. After that moment I realized that everyone needs a timeout (especially moms), and timeouts can come in many forms - going on vacation, cooking a favorite meal, decorating your favorite room in the house, or just sitting by yourself for a few minutes to catch your breath.

This blog is all about the time outs that help keep me sane and moving forward amidst all the stress and chaos that is motherhood, wifehood, full-time employment and everything else the world has to throw at me. Come take a time out with me and discover the time outs you may need in your own life.