I've spent the weekend working on updates and maintenance to my blog.  This is ongoing.  I'm hoping to be finished by Monday morning.  Please excuse the mess, broken links, or any other site issues during this time.

I'm gearing up for some pretty exciting content for you, so please bookmark me and stick around.  See you soon!

My first South Dakota experience - not what I envisioned!

[Badlands National Park]

Last summer my in-laws took us all on a family road trip to South Dakota.  I have such beautiful pictures from this trip and in my effort to bring Emilee Speaks back around to a lifestyle blog, we're going to revisit this trip today.

On June 1st, 8 adults loaded up into a 12 passenger van and we took off for South Dakota.  We had about a 9hr drive ahead of us.  I love a good road trip!  We listened to music, visited with each other, read, slept...  While I love road trips, I'm a very anxious passenger.  I drive 100% of the time in our day to day life, so not having that control is hard on me.  

The Good, The Bad and the Pugly | BARKBOX UNBOXING

It's Callie and I's favorite time of the month again!  Barkbox day!  We excitedly accepted it from the postal carrier and ran in to film an unboxing for you!

This month's theme is wild west and it couldn't be any cuter.  Little miss recently got her summer haircut.  She started blowing her coat and I just couldn't keep it under control.  We'd brush twice a day and she was still matting and tangling.  So I grabbed my trusty Wahl clippers and went to town.  If you're curious, I used 3/8" on her body, 5/8" on her legs, and 3/4" guards on her head.  She's happy as can be and prancing all over.

Without further ado, Here's our unboxing video!

B A R K B O X
Get your first box free [and a free one for Calliope!] 
https://www.barkbox.com/r/JW7VQIW00L

First month in my Erin Condren planner

As you know, I've been using a Limelife planner for over 2 years now.  I recently was given the opportunity to try an Erin Condren for free.  I decided to change things up and give the EC a test run.  I know... I know... I'm a little late to the planner game on that one.  Honestly though, I've been super happy with my Limelife for so long.  That being said, it's time to try something new.

Current Gym Playlist

I am OBSESSED with the playlist I made for the gym.  Nothing gets me more pumped up than music.  I hope you find some inspiration & motivation from my current gym playlist!

Always believe in yourself

Hello friends!  I've had a pretty life changing couple of weeks and I can't wait to tell you about it.  

Friday the 24th of February 2017: The beginning of the end for me.  The end of what?  The end of bad habits, sedentary days, and negative thoughts.  I woke up that Friday determined to change my outlook on many things in life, including myself.  I realize we're now into March, but that moment I declared '2017' to be the year of 'ME'.  I'm always giving giving giving my time and energy to everyone else and putting myself on the back burner.  This has been detrimental to my health and spirit.  Please, don't get me wrong, I'm not making a choice to be a selfish asshole, I'm choosing to focus on myself.  I don't think there's anything selfish about that!  I think more moms and wives need to.