"without rain, there are no flowers". 2018 was really, really tough for me...so many ups and downs, adventures and surprises, challenges, and successes. but i'm taking this year as something that i will look back to, and be grateful for where it took me. and 2019, i'm ready to live. as exhausting as this year… Continue reading a photo journal – 2018, looking back gratefully
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fun christmas traditions with my girls.
the holidays are approaching and my favorite time of year is very near...christmas! i love christmas time. we all get to take a break from our busy schedules and get to spend time with those who matter most to us. it's a time for us to be grateful for those who we are surrounded by… Continue reading fun christmas traditions with my girls.
30 before 30.
i'm a lover of lists and enjoy being able to cross things off of them once they're complete. it keeps me on track and motivated to get things done. me turning 30 is scarily just around the corner for me; i'm already dreading it so much. i'll be 30 in less than 8 months… Continue reading 30 before 30.
first day of school interviews (2018).
there is no rule book to prepare you for these days. the days where summer comes to an end and you send your kids back to school. the days where all of the love, guiding, laughter, tears, and discipline you’ve poured into them is what you hope is enough to carry them through. summer is… Continue reading first day of school interviews (2018).
5 planner supply storage ideas.
planning can get messy, especially when you're like me and have to sprawl all your planner supplies out when getting crafty. convenient - until you have to clean it all up. i've attempted many different planner storage methods since i began using a planner in 2013. some have worked, some not so much. i typically… Continue reading 5 planner supply storage ideas.
10 fun facts about me.
i'm stepping out of my comfort zone today. i wanted to do a fun, slightly more personal post. this was actually a little bit harder to do than I thought it would be; who knew it would be difficult to list random things about yourself! here’s what I came up with… i wanted to be… Continue reading 10 fun facts about me.
if we were having coffee. round 2.
another month and another coffee date. pull up a chair and grab whatever you're drinking; i've got some more to share with you. if we were having coffee, i'd tell you all about how my daughter turned 10 this week and how i still can't believe it. a whole decade of her life has come… Continue reading if we were having coffee. round 2.
10 things i’ve learned as a mother.
you can't really prepare yourself for becoming a parent and you should always expect the unexpected. motherhood is certainly not easy, but it truly is one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have. my baby girl turned 10 this week and i'm using it as a time to reflect and share 10 things… Continue reading 10 things i’ve learned as a mother.
29 things i’ve learned in my 29 years.
i've made it another year! today i turned 29 and throughout my 29 years, i've experienced a good amount that i've learned from. in fact, i've compiled a list of 29 things that reflect where i've been and to help where i'm going. a list. in no particular order. you can learn a lot about… Continue reading 29 things i’ve learned in my 29 years.
the girl behind the blog.
Hi there, I’m Shayla and the face behind Okay To Be Shay! I’m based out of a small town in the Midwest, born and raised. I'm in love with my best friend and together we have four kiddos, three spunky girls and the most handsome little boy. And adding to the chaos and love within… Continue reading the girl behind the blog.
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