Today’s I am a Twin Cities Family feature is all about Pavlina Rice!
What do you love about calling the Twin Cities home?
Although neither me, nor my husband are originally from MN, we love all the things this area has to offer – the lakes, parks, hiking, biking trails… not to mention the job market, the people, the shopping… We are lucky to call the Twin Cities home.
If we peeked in your purse right now, what would we find?
Lipsticks, phone charger, lip balms, wallet, sunglasses, masks, sanitizing wipes… Now that’s my purse, you wouldn’t want to see my diaper bag. 🙈
How do you prioritize friendships and connections with other women?
I literally schedule the phone calls with my girlfriends. We are all busy and it is easy to forget. If it is on the calendar, it is going to happen.
Being a mom is no easy task. How do you relax and take care of you?
I try to do some form of exercise every day, even if it is just 20-30 minutes, I meditate, which helps to clear my mind and keeps me centered and I started taking baths, which I absolutely love!
What’s been your greatest joy in motherhood?
Oh, there are so many! My biggest joy is to see my daughter happy, to make her laugh and laugh with her, to be there for her. Motherhood is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
What have you found most challenging in your motherhood journey?
Balancing the time between my daughter, work, my husband and myself. I am always juggling things and multitasking.
How do you hope your life influences and/or inspires other women?
I want to spread joy by being positive, encouraging and supportive of other women, especially moms. We are all in this together and should support one another. I don’t want anyone to feel alone and believe we can all relate to each other in so many ways.
Twin Cities Favorites
Date Night Restaurant: Martina
Best place to hang out and have some fun: The Shops at West End
Local Boutique: Board and Batten
Local Coffee Shop: Spyhouse Coffee Shop
Locally based online business: Viv + Pearl
We love having the opportunity to share the personal sides of local Moms of the Twin Cities! If you would like to recommend another local Mom you think should be featured in our I Am a Twin Cities Family series, please email us at info@twincitiesfamily.com.