A Bit About Me
I Need More Zen in My Life
As a Mom of two kids, I recently began a quest for less “stuff”. As I combed the internet for tips on minimalism, I noticed I wasn’t the only one seeking a simpler lifestyle.
While searching for the appropriate balance of tangible items in my home, I realized I’m also searching for my internal balance, my parenting balance, and my marriage balance. I don’t have as much positivity as I want in my life. Not with my kids or my husband or myself (or the world).
While I can’t change the world (on my own), I need to make some changes within myself and remain accountable for them.
And I have a hunch that I am not the only person who feels this way.
Therefore, I’m resurrecting my blog. So you can hold me (and yourself) accountable and then we can change the world together.
My goals: less stuff, more time, more love, more zen. What do you want in life?
About Sporting the Small Stuff
Sporting the Small Stuff (StSS) was born out of our wedding website. In October of 2010, Eric and I got married in Brazil and maintained a website so everyone back home could stay updated on our wedding. After the honeymoon, I started blogging and it eventually seemed appropriate to move the blog over to its own location. Thus, SportingTheSmallStuff.com was born.
The Original StSS
From 2011-2013, StSS was a sports blog covering running (including minimalist running and races), martial arts (mostly kung fu), and miscellaneous adventures and excursions. When I got pregnant in 2013, I hoped to chronicle my pregnancy, but between a full-time job, community involvement, grad school, and pregnancy, I just ran out of time and I allowed blogging to fall by the wayside.
More Designing
Sporting the Small Stuff experienced a design overhaul in April 2016 following a miscarriage. I thought I would start blogging more after our loss, but I wasn’t focused. So, this website didn’t get much love. Click Here to read more about my miscarriage as published in The Mighty.
NOW – It’s All About Intentional Living
A lot has changed over the past 5 years. I have the two most amazing kids I could ever ask for. Sporting the Small Stuff experienced ANOTHER design overhaul in August 2018 because I (and the website) needed a fresh start. Now that I’m trying to live more thoughtfully, I realize that I’m not the only one striving for a simpler lifestyle. So, I’m thinking we can tackle this together!
Professional Life
After graduating from college, I worked long hours at various full-time jobs outside of the home – until my first daughter turned one. Then, I quit my job because I never got to see my daughter, because parental leave and pumping options were non-existent, and because my husband was bearing the weight of a full-time job (from home) and raising our daughter. That just wasn’t working for us. After I quit, I started a business that allows me to design websites, run digital advertising, manage social media accounts, and run marketing campaigns – all from home. This is the most ideal setup for our family, but it’s not ideal. I don’t believe any parents in America are given a fair option.
About some new links on the website
Please keep in mind that sometimes I use this website as a testing ground for website design, plugins, scripts, etc.
Among other things, I’m experimenting with some affiliate marketing links. Please know that I will not suggest a product to you or include an ad on this site unless I truly recommend the product. Disclaimer: If you happen to purchase a product that I suggested, I will get a percentage of the sale. However, it will not cost you any extra. I want to be as transparent as possible. Again, I will not promote anything I don’t believe in. Please contact me if you have questions.
