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Hi, I'm Britney!

Hi, I'm Britney!

*Married to my best friend*
*Mom of two*
Recovering perfectionist*
*Book & notebook addict*

Color My Happy aims to empower moms to find joy in the everyday.


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My beautiful grandma passed away last Tuesday at t My beautiful grandma passed away last Tuesday at the age of 91. Any of you who knew Jean (or Seeta, as we like to call her) knew that she was the best of the best! Seeta taught me many things, but above all else, she taught me that the 3 things that matter most are the gospel, family, and people. •Hearing her pray was one of my favorite things in the world! It was clear she knew her Heavenly Father personally and doing His will was her priority. She was a wonderful example of living a Christlike life. •Family was everything to her! Nothing made her happier than family gatherings and I’m grateful for the unity she created. I love having such a close relationship with my aunts, uncles, cousins, and their kids, and I know she was a big part of the reason we’re all so close. •Seeta knew that people matter and lived a life that showed it. I’m amazed by how many people I run into that knew her and felt her love! She loved to go the extra mile to make things special and fun—like taking the time to handwrite a breakfast menu whenever I spent the night as a kid, even though we both knew I’d choose waffles and ice cream every single time 😋. She knew it made me happy, and that made it important to her. I inherited my love of books, writing, learning, and stories from her, and I’m proud to hold her name as my own 😊 (and to have passed it on to my daughter too)! It’s hard to imagine that she’s gone. That I won’t get a phone call on my 31st birthday. That next June she won’t be calling my husband and I on our anniversary to serenade us and urge us to kiss 🥰. That there will be no more accordion playing, no more of her many stories, no more sitting next to her, talking and holding her hand. But I’m so, so grateful we got to keep her as long as we did and that my kids were able to know her 💕! All week I’ve been envisioning the party she’s having in heaven with her many loved ones 🥳, including my grandpa who passed 28 years ago. I know that was a long-awaited reunion and it makes my heart happy to think about the joy they’re feeling. Due to social distancing, the funeral is by invitation only, but it will be streamed via Zoom. If you’d like the link, let me know!
With the kids home all day and unable to really go With the kids home all day and unable to really go anywhere, and with us all being just a litttttle bit sick of our house and maybe even each other 😜, it's been hard to even think about getting something done.⁣ ⁣ Then, when I finally get a tiny burst of energy, the kids inevitably need something every 3.5 seconds, making what should-have-been a 20 minute task take 4 hours. Anyone else? 🙋⁣ ⁣ Today on the blog I shared 7 tips to help moms get something done during the day--or have a few minutes to themselves!⁣ ⁣ What's a challenge you face with getting things done?⁣
July was the month of middle grade, which totally July was the month of middle grade, which totally works out because I LOVE middle grade! I really believe some of the best literature in the world was written for kids 😉. Of the 9 books I read: ▪️2 were audiobooks ▪️2 were read alouds with my kids ▪️2 were nonfiction ▪️1 was adult fiction ▪️6 were middle grade These are the 6 I recommend 👆. ▪️The audio version of Front Desk was incredible, so if you can listen to that one, I highly recommend it! I listened for free through the library using the Libby app. ▪️I read Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library aloud with my kids, then we watched the movie on Netflix. The movie was okay, but my kids and I agree that the book was wayyyy better! But it's always fun to watch the movie version of a book 🙌. ▪️Breaking Busy and Present Over Perfect have the same theme, so it was fun to read them in the same month. If you only read one, choose Present Over Perfect. ▪️A Little Princess was the Color My Happy Book Club pick for July. You can see the discussion in my highlight bubble called, "Little Princess." If I could only recommend one book from this list it would be Present Over Perfect. Hands down the best book I read in July! What was your favorite book from July? 📚
It's not fun or easy to talk about. In fact, it's It's not fun or easy to talk about. In fact, it's so horrifying that it's hard to believe it's even true. We want to believe it's not true. I want to believe it's not true. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But just because it's hard to believe doesn't mean it's not real. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ CHILD TRAFFICKING IS REAL. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And these kids need us. They need us to face the truth, to educate ourselves, to educate others, to speak up, to donate, to rise up and fight, to protect them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've only just begun on this journey, but I'm sharing things I've found to be helpful in my stories today. Please do your research and follow what feels right for you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm trying to learn as much as I can, so if you've found a good resource, I'd love to hear.
Girls, don't be afraid to stand up and be yourself Girls, don't be afraid to stand up and be yourself 🙌🏼. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Speak up. Share your opinion. Let people get to know who you are, how you think, and what you believe! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If someone says, "Where do you want to go for dinner?" and you've been craaaaaaving chips and salsa something fierce 🤤, say so! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And don't be afraid to state your opinion or speak your mind on big, important things either. If you want to say something, but you're worried what other people might think, take a deep breath and speak up. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Follow your heart, be kind, and open up ♥️. Your voice needs to be heard! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Day 3 of the confidence challenge is about being who we are and, more specifically, speaking up. Head to my stories for more info or sign-up for the challenge at the link in my bio.
Me & journaling didn't used to be friends 🤷🏼 Me & journaling didn't used to be friends 🤷🏼‍♀️. True story. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But now I journal all the time! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Real talk: I don't keep a typical journal--you know, the kind where you write about what's happening in your life? Turns out I still don't get along with that kind 😂. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But journaling has become one of my favorite ways to get to know who I am, how I'm feeling, and what I think. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I mean, it's easy. I can do it anywhere--all I need is a pen and some paper (or even the notes section on my phone). It's an amazing stress reliever. And it really helps me dig deep and learn what's really on my heart 💗. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Day two of the confidence challenge is all about getting to know who you are and why that even matters. Sign-up for the challenge to learn more and snag some printable journaling sheets with a few of my favey-fave prompts. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you keep a journal? 📔
Today is day one of the confidence challenge, and Today is day one of the confidence challenge, and there's something I can't get out of my mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That little girl up there 👆🏼has all the confidence in the world right now. She doesn't worry what others will think of her and spends her time being who she is, having fun, and spreading light and love in the world 💗. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And everyday I pray that the world doesn't break her of that. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I fear that one day the messages the world sends about value and worth and what makes her special will confuse her about who she is and what matters most 😔. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Then I remember that I'm her number one teacher 🙋🏼‍♀️. It's my job to teach her who she is and what truly matters and to model for her what it means to love yourself and let your light shine. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Am I doing all that I can to be that example for her? Because, man, the world needs her light! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is why confidence matters, mamas! It's our job to raise up the next generation of confident kiddos so they can change the world with their bravery and creativity and kindness 😭🥰. We have to teach them to know who they are, be who they are, and love who they are because the world needs them to do. 👏🏼 just. 👏🏼 that. 👏🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Will you step up to the challenge? Give me a 🙌🏼 if you're in!
Becoming more confident doesn't mean you have to d Becoming more confident doesn't mean you have to do big, grand, life-changing things. It's grown in the small and simple things you do every day. If you want to join the free 5-day confidence challenge together (and I'm pretty sure you do 😉), it starts on Monday. Sign-up at the link in my bio. Where do you turn when you need a good laugh?
I used to think that confidence was something you I used to think that confidence was something you were born with. But I was wrong.⁣ ⁣ Confidence is a skill.⁣ ⁣ It's a muscle that might naturally be stronger in some people than in others, but one that can also be built and shaped and strengthened. It just takes a little work 💪.⁣ ⁣ Are you ready to do the work? Join me next week for a free 5-day confidence challenge where we'll work on a few strategies to grow our confidence together. Link to sign-up is in my bio.⁣ ⁣ Got a question? Drop it below and I'm happy to answer it!
GIVEAWAY CLOSED! Congrats to @mrs_miller_07 for wi GIVEAWAY CLOSED! Congrats to @mrs_miller_07 for winning! 💗Confidence in Who You’re Becoming Giveaway!💗⁣ ⁣ I teamed up with my friend Natalie @anchorplanner for an EPIC giveaway! One winner will receive an Anchor Planner and a Confidence in Who You Are Guide—a value of $46.95!⁣ We’re going LIVE Thursday, July 23rd at 1:00pm(PDT) to talk all about having Confidence in Who You’re Becoming. ⁣ The Anchor Planner is a 90-day planner that helps you align your daily actions with the person you were created to be. This planner helps you plan your day with purpose and focuses on gratitude, nourishing your mind-body-spirit, and preserving your best memories.⁣ ⁣ Confidence in Who You Are is a 65-page digital guide that walks you through a 3-step process for confidence—get to know you, start to be you, learn to love you—and includes journaling sheets, action plans, and other printable goodies to help you implement what you learned.⁣ ⁣ Together, these two items will help you see the good in who you are right now while working toward the person you know you were meant to be.⁣ ⁣ Winning is easy! Just…⁣ 💗LIKE this photo⁣ 💗FOLLOW both @anchorplanner and @colormyhappy⁣ 💗COMMENT tagging all your friends & family below who would love this giveaway! Each separate comment tagging someone counts as an entry.⁣ 💗For an extra entry, SHARE this photo in your stories. Make sure you tag either @anchorplanner or @colormyhappy so we can see it and count it!⁣ ⁣ Giveaway ends on Friday, July 24th, at 9am(PDT)! ⁣ ⁣ Instagram is not liable or responsible for this giveaway. Must be 18 or older to enter.
We still have a few weeks of summer, so it's the p We still have a few weeks of summer, so it's the perfect time to get your kids hooked on family read-alouds! Reading novels with my kids is one of my favorite things to do!⁣ ⁣ I love sharing my childhood favorites with them, experiencing new ones together, and last week my son asked me to read aloud one of his favorite books with him because he wants to experience it with me! Of course I said yes!⁣ ⁣ There's just something magical about bonding over a good book! But...sometimes it can be hard to get kids on board at first--especially with reluctant readers.⁣ ⁣ Last week on my stories I re-shared an Instagram series I did with some read aloud tips. Today, I expanded those tips and added a couple more on the blog so you can squeeze in some more reading before school starts or prep the kids for homeschool reading time!⁣ ⁣ What's your plan for school this fall?
Your worth isn't earned, friends! It's something y Your worth isn't earned, friends! It's something you were born with. And nothing you say or do or don't say or don't do will ever change that. You are loved! 💗
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