Joanna Price

What does it really mean to live your best life? I keep coming back to this question lately. And I’ve dug deep and come up with a list of things that would cause me to truly believe that I’m living my best life. But I love the phrase because it’s not about living THE best life, it’s about living YOUR best life. It’s different for all of us. Which got me thinking... I want more of the influence I have here on this space to be used to encourage each other to look inside ourselves, get very clear about what we truly want in life, and then support each other as we reach for our (different) goals. And then celebrating each other’s unique “best lives” All while never losing sight of the importance of contentment, gratitude, and grace. Where you are now is BEAUTIFUL. Where you will be in 5 years is BEAUTIFUL. 10 years. 30 years! It’s ok to dream big and reach for a better tomorrow, while still holding on to the truth that the here + now is pretty freaking great as well. It’s a tension, there’s some pressure to hold the balance, but that’s the way it’s supposed to be! We’re growing and learning even while we help our kids grow and learn. Embrace the tension between dreams and reality. Both are beautiful and both deserve a space in your thoughts and heart. #truthbombs #mondayvibes #dreambigdreams ps- enjoying the beach with my family + friends, especially with the new addition of a daughter in a teeny weeny orange polka dot one piece, is a very significant indicator that I am currently in + on a journey towards living my best life!

Goodbye weekend, we’ll just be right here anxiously awaiting your return... #sundayfunday #summerlovin . . . . . . #beachdayz #beachday #weekendvibes✌️ #mixedbabies #babiesofig #babyblog #thismamaloves #biracialbeauty #ohheymamas #igcutest #enjoythejourney #minnstagramers #mombloggers #justbabygirl #darlingmoments #happybabe #twincitiesbloggers #mominfluencer #theartofslowliving #collectingmemories #simplejoys

It only lasted about 20 minutes total, but I’ll take it. #covidsummer #babypoolparty . . . . . . #summer2020☀️ #summer2020 #siblinggoals #siblingbonding #fourkiddos #minnesotamama #motherhoodmoments #pursuehappy #oureverydaymoments #mywholeheart #seekadventure #happysiblings #momoffour #themommydiary #aslowmoment #whimsicalwonderfulwild #mywild #pixelkids #inbeautyandchaos #thehappycapture #treasured_childhood #treasuredmoments

3 years ago today we brought home the teeeeeniest little thing! Big brothers were bouncing off the walls excited. 💙 #tbt . . . . . #mnmom #throwbackthurs #goodmemories #sweetmemories #backintheday #throwbackpic #mymamahood #mymotherhood #postthememories #watchthemgrow #holdyourmoments #whentheywerelittle #rememberwhen

He’s 3!! #nixonwilliam Love this little squirt to pieces- he’s got energy for days and a smile for everyone he meets. Watching his personality blossom is such a joy! And his love for gum is unrivaled! 😂 Happy birthday to my special summer baby. 🔆🧡 . . . . . #happybirthdaybuddy #mixedkids #babiesofig #mamasboy #stylishtoddler #thismamaloves #holdthemoments #watchthemgrow #somuchjoy #littlepiecesofchildhood #biracialkids #mixedrace #toddlerboy #momoftoddlers #enjoythemoments #worldoflittles #celebrate_motherhood #momentsinmotherhood #raisinglittles #midwestmom

Toddlers “reading” upside down books are one of my favorite things about life... and I feel like it’s an accurate representation of my homeschool abilities 🤪 Can someone just tell me how my kids are going to learn this year!?!? I know there are so many factors but... I just really need to know the plan. 😂 Especially with my oldest baby going to middle school! Can you imagine if a year ago someone tried to explain to you what 2020 Back to School was going to be like? 😂 #keep2020weird Have your schools announced “the plan” yet?! . . . . . #coviddiaries #backtoschool2020 #twincitiesmom #minnstagramers #mysweetmotherhood #mymamahood #mamamoment #joyfulmamas #ofsimplethings #treasuringlittlememories #darlingdaughter #livethelittlething #mydarlinggirl #babiesbabiesbabies #worldoflittles #mixedbabiesig #igcutest #stylintinyhumans #parenthood_unveiled #instamamagang #momslivinghappy #pursuehappy

They fill my days with so much joy... and so much laundry... 😅 #thepricefabfour #lightsofmylife janellecraft captured them so well! I appreciate you and love following along with your sweet family! . . . . . #summerphotos #siblinggoals #siblingbonding #fourkiddos #minnesotamama #motherhoodmoments #pursuehappy #oureverydaymoments #mywholeheart #seekadventure #happysiblings #momoffour #themommydiary #aslowmoment #whimsicalwonderfulwild #mywild #pixelkids #inbeautyandchaos #thehappycapture #treasured_childhood #treasuredmoments

Cheers to summer nights, my friend! 🧡 #thegoodlife . . . . . . #summervibes #lifewithkids #midwestmom #magicofmotherhood #mommyblog #mamahoodinsquares #darlingmoments #creativelysquared #daysofsmallthings #alifeofintention #documentlife #happyselves #biracialbabies #babiesoftheday #worldoflittles #kidsofig #thetrendykidz #teammotherly #motherhoodinspired #letthembewild #mytinymoments

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I mean, I know 2020 is #theliteralworst, but AT LEAST this is not my reality today! #diggingreallydeeptofindthebrightside Happy Friday! Have a fun and safe 4th!!! ❤️🤍💙 . . . . . . #twincitiesmom #minnstagramers #mysweetmotherhood #mymamahood #mamamoment #joyfulmamas #ofsimplethings #treasuringlittlememories #darlingdaughter #livethelittlething #mydarlinggirl #babiesbabiesbabies #worldoflittles #mixedbabiesig #igcutest #stylintinyhumans #parenthood_unveiled #instamamagang #momslivinghappy #pursuehappy

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I had a fairly serious mental health breakdown a few weeks ago. A few days where it felt like the heavy weight of the world just crushed my spirit till it flat-lined. I could hardly out of bed. Hope felt so far and unimaginable. Because this is the part where I shut down. When the anger has subsided and the knowledge of all the evil and suffering that goes on around me, right here in my own city as well as thousands of miles away, is too much to bear so I choose to simply not see. To use my duties as a mother and wife, or my already somewhat fragile mental health as an excuse not to follow Jesus’ lead. This is the promise to myself that I won’t interrupt my pain with constant distraction until it fades away. I’ve been doing that more and more with each passing year. Emotions are meant to be felt and worked through. Feelings don’t always tell the truth, but it’s essential to investigate, be in tune with, and get to the root of every deep emotion. And then to TAKE ACTION! File that under “things I’m still learning.” . I don’t know what my next step looks like, but I know the answer is found in focusing a little less on my own problems and a little more on the problems of the world. I can no longer use my kids or my mental health as an excuse not to do my part in making the world a better place. To lead by example and not just in words. So I can send them off with their own servants heart, prepared emotionally to feel the heavy weight and ache of our fellow humans and to help carry and then help alleviate some of that pain. That is my job as a mother. And somewhere along the way I’ve forgotten that that is more important than a clean house or the perfect vacation. That I have to intentionally choose not to just turn on the TV or make a stiff cocktail when I feel overwhelmed. So how do you “stay woke” instead of shutting down? Especially in the craziness of young kids. I’m literally asking cause I need tips. All that said, I want to give a huge shout-out to my hubby, my rock. He hasn’t always known how to manage the complicated rollercoaster that is my emotions, but I felt SO supported last week in every single way & I am so grateful to God for giving me him.

Nothing like that first 90 degree day in Minnesota! 🔆 #summerishere . We’re still finding our new normal in this trying year of 2020. But the kids can’t sit in the heavy for too long, so the show of course must go on. I am SO excited for our first beach trip soon (hopefully soon... how “into the world” have you been yet? It’s so hard to know what to do...) because we have the BEST new beach towel from tesalate! 🏖 #gifted It has everything- dries quickly, folds up small, the sand comes right off of it, the perfect size, and super absorbent. And of course it’s adorable, don’t you agree? You’re def gonna need one for the summer! Also, if anyone is good at photoshopping sucker sticks and apple slices out of photos of toddlers, hitmeup. 😂 #toddlersdontpose . . . . . #twincitiesbloggers #summervibes #summertimestyle #minnesotamom #themotherhoodcorner #instamamagang #mominfluencer #motherhoodiscolorful #mommyblogger #bestofmom #thatmomlife #makeyousmilestyle #habitandhome #lifewithlittles #somuchjoy #babiesoftheday #worldoflittles #kidsofig #raisingkids #raisingmytribe #momingsohard

🧡 The love I prayed for #meetmyblackhusband // I was 22 when I met Harold. In so many ways I’ve grown up with him. Beside him. Because of him. He has taught me so many things about life. His drive for excellence is so inspiring- he truly embodies lead by example. Every single day, I thank God for him- for his love for me and his deep devotion to our children- not only their physical needs but their emotional needs as well. The Army runs through his veins. He cares so deeply about his soldiers. I’ve said it before, but you need to trust me when I say he does NOT get paid enough for all that he does for his country as a Reservist, on top of his other full time job. He doesn’t do it for the money. That’s just part of who he is. He is the best gift giver. And he’s always sending something off in the mail to friends and family. He thrives off of the connections he has with other humans in his life. I understand that I will never truly understand the things he’s gone through. And I am grateful for an opportunity to honor who his is, not because of his skin color, but because he’s a truly amazing human being. . . . . . #blacklivesmatter #blm #myhusband #bedeeplyrooted #alifeofintention #mywholeheart #thehappynow #marriagegoals #husbandgoals #hesmyeverything #ltc #lieutenantcolonel #mylove❤️ #hemakesmehappy

<AD> “On the go” snacking is a little different these days... but don’t pack a lunch this summer without a few pouches of goodness from onceuponafarm! #feedfresh #ofarmpartner . Now to me, the goodness of a pouch is not measured by whether the little kids will eat it, cause chances are good they will. But if my big kids will eat it? MAJOR score!! These went into our “eat anytime” snack drawer in the fridge and they disappeared pretty quickly and that makes this Mama happy knowing all 4 kids are being fueled with organic, cold pressed nutrition! . . . . . #healthyeats #onceuponafarm #farmmama mominfluencer #mnblogger #mommyblog #bestofmom #motherhoodinspired #lifeasmama #bloggercollab #storytellingmama #motherhoodcommunity #mylifeinsquares #mytinymoments #twincitiesbloggers #celebratelife #lifestyleblogger #nestandflourish #makingmyhaven #pocket_sweetness #mymagicalmoments