The Hansen Family

It's been a while since I've posted. We've been busy getting three kids through High School and College. I thought this would be the perfect time to share some of the things that have worked for us over the years as we move our daughter into her first post-grad apartment. When my daughter started college, I did what most moms do: I scrolled through Pinterest, searched dorm room boards, and filled carts with everything from command hooks to mini ottomans. Some of it worked. Some of it just cluttered the room and never got used. Now that she’s living in her first apartment, there are a handful of things she's  still using,  and I honestly wish we’d just bought those from the start. Rolling Storage Cart Used daily as a food stand in the dorm. Now it lives in the bathroom with hair tools, skincare, and makeup. Cozy Blanket A girl can't have enough blankets, however, this one has stood the test of time and something that she uses.

Relationships. Community. Family. What do those words mean to you? On a scale of 1-10 how would you score your relationships with your family, your community, those you surround yourself with? More importantly, how would you score the relationship with yourself? So often I find myself questioning, am I good enough at this task, could I do better, am I working hard enough to strive for excellence every day? It can feel overwhelming at times. There is so much to get done, at work, at home, with family. That balance is like a seesaw. But when you surround yourself with a community of people to have deep conversations and build relationships with it is then that you see your true worth. Through the support you offer to them or the support they offer you. Just time spent with one another can be enough. Take the time to enjoy those around you. Smile. Be present. Listen. Fitness wear: Shoes: Brooks Running Bottom: Old Navy Tank: Athleta Sports Bra: Lululemon -- Free To Be...

Hi Friend - follow me on Instagram: @reneekhansen Gut Health A buzz word? A popular fad? What does gut health mean to you? I’ve been listening to podcasts, reading books and educating myself on gut health for almost two years. And NOT because it’s a “fad.” But because gut health relates to other health issues. Like fatigue, brain fog, better sleep, helps with inflammation and more. Especially if you suffer from any kind of intestinal pain or 💩 problems. It’s your gut you need to heal. Two years ago I went to the doctor for some issues and they wanted to run test after test, put me on medication, etc. that’s when I started researching. Thats when  @chalenejohnson  started to talk about it more too! I’ve had one doctor. ONE. Who brought up the term gut health to me, without my prompting, and finally it started to click. I’m beyond excited to start this book, read about her research and science based facts, and find what works for ME.  #131method   #131methodboo...

January 2018 I told myself I was not going to purchase any books. But rather, use the library. Almost 18 months later I’m still regularly going to the library. I’ve saved over $70 and am supporting our local library and also not accumulating books that collect dust. I never used to consider myself a reader. In 3rd grade my teacher put me in the “lower reading” group. I struggled with speed and comprehension. From then on I labeled MYSELF as a bad reader. It has always been in my head that this is something I’m not good at. Only because ONE person defined a weakness or development area of mine. Did I stop reading because of this label? No. Even though this label has allowed me to define myself as a “slow reader” or “bad reader” even until now. I’m still a slow reader, but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying a good book, relaxing, sitting and stopping to read and rest. Graduating from high school, college and maintaining a successful career. Just because someone once put me in a “group” o...

Hey friend - follow me on Instagram: @reneekhansen Face your fears: This week I walked into a meeting I was extremely nervous for. It’s one of those moments where you want to use every excuse in the book to find a way to NOT go. As I was driving to this meeting I was listening to a podcast that talked about finding your greatness. And how you get better is by going through those hard, challenging, difficult moments over and over and over again. Like practice. Repeat it, so you get better. How is it that in the right moments message like this help you? It was the right timing to pump me up for this meeting. In order to find your greatness go through the challenge. Trudge forward so that greatness follows you! 

All the negative doubt, comments you have about yourself can create a dark place. I relate it to a piece of charcoal, but what does charcoal do when you light it on FIRE? It GLOWS 🌟 Take all that doubt and light it up 💡 let it shine, it will come back to you. 💫