hey, there!
I’m Whitney a busy stay-at-home mom to five awesome humans, ages 6 to 16. I’ve been happily married to my husband Mike for 16 years. To say our life is chaotic is an understatement.
Life is extra full due to my kids’ schedules being packed with extracurriculars on the daily. With two in baseball, two in soccer, and one in cirque, you might wonder if there is ever any downtime… Weekdays consist of playing “chauffer” to where ever they need to be, while on weekends we basically live at the fields.
No matter how wild our days look, I always make time for myself and the things that I love. Such as, relaxing with a good book, creating digital designs, and planning upcoming family adventures. I’m all about balancing the chaos while still carving out those important moments for myself.
Continue on to read more about me.
There will be days when life feels like a whirlwind of chaos, when nothing seems to fall into place. But even in that, there’s a certain beauty—a reminder that we are not meant to have it all figured out. We are meant to embrace the unpredictability, trust the process, and find joy in the small victories along the way.
LIFE:
My life is anything but calm and quiet. Between marriage, parenting, managing school, sports, work, and finances, I find myself constantly juggling a million responsibilities. Like everyone else, I sometimes wonder if I’m getting this whole “life” thing right. It’s easy to feel like I’m just treading water, trying to stay afloat while everything moves at a relentless pace. Somewhere along the journey of motherhood, I lost myself. I became so wrapped up in being everything to everyone—wife, mother, friend, etc. For years, I put my own needs on the back burner, thinking that if I could just keep going, I’d eventually find time to rediscover who I am. But that time never magically appeared.
Now, I’m on a journey to reclaim my sense of self, and it’s been both challenging and freeing. Healing isn’t linear—it’s messy, painful, and slow at times, but it’s also empowering. I’m learning to love myself again. Not as a perfect version of who I think I should be, but as someone worthy of love, patience, and grace. Exactly as I am. I’m unlearning the idea that self-care is selfish and embracing that taking time for myself isn’t just a luxury—it’s necessary. Whether it’s reading, traveling, writing, or simply taking a moment to breathe, I’m giving myself permission to exist outside of the roles that define me.
This journey isn’t easy. There are days when I still struggle, but I’m learning that it’s okay to not have it all together. I’m embracing the imperfections, the setbacks, and the small victories, because in the end, they’re all part of the process. I’m rediscovering who I am, one step at a time, and for the first time in a long time, I’m finding peace in the chaos.
Under the LIFE tab, you can find my Journey. This section of my blog will be a mismatched collection of my life. It will include what I am doing, what I am struggling with, what I have overcome, my favorite things, my hobbies, and my favorite recipes. You name it, and it’ll probably be there!
TRAVEL:
Since I was young, I have always had a deep love of travel. There is nothing like the thrill of discovering new places, meeting different people and immersing yourself into different cultures. Whether in Florida, within the U.S., or abroad, I love stepping out of my norm, making unforgettable memories and taking a break from the mayhem.
While I can’t travel as often as I’d like (five kids—am I right?), I enjoy researching and planning my next adventure. I’m all about itineraries and plans. I do not want to travel and waste my time trying to decide what to do. I want to enjoy every second, with as little stress as possible. Recently, I learned about utilizing points and miles to earn free travel and I haven’t looked back. It’s become essential for saving money. Last year, my husband and I took an EPIC 8 day road-trip around Ireland for only $2600, all expenses included.
This past summer we went to Las Vegas and Zion National park for 12 days. Although this trip was still pretty expensive for our party of 10, I was still able to get the airfare for less than $50 per person, and completely cover 4 nights in Vegas (3 rooms). I know you can guess that was a pretty massive savings. But money aside, it was an unforgettable trip and so many family memories we’re made.
I am currently planning a 2 week family vacation to Italy in 2026. My oldest will be graduating that year, and I’d like to take off and enjoy some family time before he goes off to college. I will be documenting this process as well as diving into past trips and sharing itineraries and destination guides, so be sure to check out my TRAVEL tab at the top left.
READING:
Back in 2022 I found my love of reading. I read a book by Colleen Hoover, called “All Your Perfects” and became consumed pretty quickly, eating up her books left and right. Later I was introduced to Bookstagram which only fueled my desire to read with some awesome recommendations. Getting lost in a good book has become my escape from the daily grind, offering a moment of calm and focus in my otherwise busy world. As someone with ADHD, it helps to quiet the noise and gives me the perfect way to unwind.
If you’re on Bookstagram or Booktok you know the struggle of that never-ending TBR. I have so many books on there, that I highly doubt ill read them in my lifetime; and my list keeps growing by the day! Im all about romance, rom-coms, fantasy and paranormal/supernatural reads. If it’s spicy or labeled SMUT, it’s probably on my shelf, or I have already read it.
If you want to keep up with what I am reading, check out the BOOK tab at the top left of the page or my Bookstagram; you might just find some perfect reads to add to your own TBR. I’m also on Goodreads and would love to connect. Add me and let’s chat books! ♡