Brandy

Forty Something And Fierce: Setting Boundaries Like A Boss

Being in your mid-to-late 40s is a beautiful thing. You’ve (hopefully) accumulated some wisdom, shed some unnecessary baggage, and learned the power of a well-placed “no.” But let’s be honest, it can also be a decade of juggling responsibilities, battling societal expectations, and navigating that ever-shifting line between “supportive” and “martyr.” That’s where boundaries come…

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Brandy Eckman

Mastering the Art of Boundaries

Women are often expected to be everything to everyone, and we’ve talked a lot about that on this blog. Setting and maintaining boundaries can sometimes feel like an act of rebellion against society and even your family. I’m here to tell you it absolutely is not. It is an essential part of cultivating self-respect, protecting…

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Mom Camp Takes Seattle

WTH is Mom Camp?! What’s Mom Camp, you ask? Well, it all started last year when I decided I was getting these friends of mine together for a girls’ trip if it was the last thing I did. I had been begging them for what seems like decades to come visit me (I’m the one…

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Brandy Eckman

Owning Your Digital Footprint

Did you know that how you and your business appear online is called a “digital footprint”? It’s true! It tells us how long you’ve been online, what kinds of things you’re interested in, and what you do online. This works for individuals and businesses alike. Now, I’m not really here to tell you what to…

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Lino Living Magazine Feature Family

Gritty & Grateful Our family was recently featured in the Lino Living Magazine, the locally published magazine focusing on living in our small town. Unfortunately, they do not have a digital presence (and in this day and age when everything is digital, I can’t believe they don’t have a website OR social media presence) so…

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Empty Nest Be Damned.

We’ve had a couple of rough weeks around my house with some health issues popping up for our adult son who is disabled. He has autism and cerebral palsy, is nonverbal, and now is blind in one eye. Retinal detachment, they think. We’re awaiting appointments to verify this diagnosis. He’s going to be 20 in…

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It’s Prime Day!

My favorite things are ON SALE! Most everything is on sale on Amazon and I’ve put together a short list of my favorite things. I wear this dress every chance I get. It’s perfect for graduation parties, baby showers, work (if you put a blazer on over it), church, Easter, brunch, or whatever you’ve got…

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Running Errands and Dinner Out

I love this lightweight tank for running around town – this particular one I purchased for $68 at Evereve. I’ve linked a similar, less expensive option below. It transitions to an evening out with the hubby quite easily. TTS I paired it with my fave Good American jeans (on sale at Amazon!) and the easiest-to-slip-into…

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Midsize Mama Bra for Big Boobs

Best Bra for Working Out with Big Boobs When your girls are big, you know you need a bra that provides proper support AND keeps the dreaded uni-boob away. This is THE bra. Trust me when I tell you I have tried every bra under the sun. Yes, this is wired but let me just…

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Special Needs Future Planning

What Worries Me Most About the Future: Jamie functions at 18 – 24 months level. This is a huge topic for me because I am, by nature, a worrier. So there are plenty of things I can find to worry about, to obsess over. From the tiniest thing to the monstrous, I can obsess about…

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I must be doing something right.

There are days when I wonder what I’m doing with my life. And truth be told, today is one of those days. Hopefully, my life stretches out for decades more, but what to do with all of that time? Am I doing enough? Do I show up enough for everyone who needs me; do I…

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A Purpose Filled Life

People go through their childhoods just living life to the fullest each day. Living in the moment, enjoying each part of it as it comes, the sun rises in the morning and sets in the evening and we soak up every last drop of the day. Running, spinning, laughing, shrieking with joy, playing games, skipping,…

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The 5 Cs of Audience Growth…

… and a Bonus Secret that Nobody Will Tell You But Me Growing your audience is (and I can’t say this loud enough) about one thing and one thing only: INCREASING YOUR SALES. Bottom line? That’s the only thing that matters. Yes, being true to yourself and helping others matters, BUT – and here’s the…

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Eckmans’ 2021 Photos

Click on the photos to go to the Google albums & check out some of the best things we did this year! Jamie’s 2021 Jamie’s 2021 Riley’s 2021 Riley’s 2021 Joel & Brandy’s 2021 Joel & Brandy’s 2021 Abby & Beau’s 2021 Abby & Beau’s 2021

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2021 Year in Review

Seasons Greetings! 2021 did not disappoint for the Eckman family! We enjoyed lots of family time and had plenty of adventures, too. Jamie turned 19 this summer and we are happy for every day we get with him. We’re still avoiding large crowds because of his susceptibility to viruses and infections. He stays at home…

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