Kristen Gary
Kristen, a proud UL Lafayette graduate, lives nestled between Verot School Rd. construction signs with her 2 children, husband, and projects waiting to be worked on. For her, family comes first - always. When she isn’t diving headfirst into an existential crisis, she spends her time catching up on all things Bravo, wishing she had gone to bed earlier, and helping her husband find household items hidden in plain sight. Kristen is obsessed with helping moms feel encouraged, supported and confident throughout their motherhood journey. As the owner of CircleUP Fitness, she devotes her time and energy to ensuring moms across the Acadiana area look and feel their very best. A fierce mental health advocate and part-time social justice warrior, Kristen believes vulnerability is the key to a happy life and strives to live life as transparent as possible.
OH BABY! :: A Letter to My Pregnant Bestie
Dear Bestie VonBesterson,
Congratulations! You’re having a baby!
You have officially embarked on one of the greatest adventures this life has to offer: motherhood.
I am over the moon that we are able to be in...
An Ode to My Concealer :: Thank You For All You Do
"The Early Bird Might Catch The Worm, But I Bet It Also Needs A Ton Of Under Eye Concealer" - Nicole Richie
My Dearest Concealer,
Here we are again, spending another morning in each other's company,...
Torn Between Screen Time and Sanity
I can feel your judgmental eyes from across the room. By the way my two-year-old swipes, scrolls, and selects her viewing preference. It is obvious that this kind of habit isn’t out of the...
A Season of Gratitude :: How To Be a Merry Mama
With 5 fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, this month has been A LOT.
Some would even say too much.
Too much drinking, too much eating, too much family drama, too much on your list for...
Back to Basics :: Stitching Away My Stress
By all accounts, I’m doing things ‘right.’
I eat right, I exercise regularly, I make time for my loved ones, I go to counseling regularly, and I even have hobbies I enjoy... Yet, I came...
Overwhelmed Mom Syndrome :: Parenting with ADHD
Inability to focus? Impatient and impulsive? Problems prioritizing? Emotional outbursts?
…No, I’m not describing my toddler.
“You have an entire muffin tray smashed into your backseat,” a friend said as she helped me unload supplies from...
W.W.L.D.? :: What Would Lizzo Do?
Let’s get real for a second. When you stand in front of the mirror and look at your body, do you see features or flaws? When you look at a photo of yourself, is...