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I will admit it's been more of a challenge to say Happy New Year with as much gusto as I usually have. 2016 was a challenging year personally, nationally, and globally.However, when I sat down to do my annual, end of year ritual and reflected on the past year I realized how many opportunities for growth I was given.
Read More[For you, for me, for we. My hope in sharing this way in which I unpacked one of many challenging days as a single parent is that you will find yourself too. In these words, the range of feelings, I hope you will feel less alone.
Read MoreChanging the seasonal book basket from autumn to winter is so exciting— it's one of the most coveted envelopes to open in our advent calendar. The kids' have received a new Christmas book during advent each year and a new winter book on the Solstice most years.
Read MoreDiscovering the ritual celebrations that connect us to nature's cycles.
When my children were much smaller than they are now (and they’re still pretty small) I wanted to introduce a celebration that didn’t involve the story of Santa, chimneys, and presents
Read MoreWhen your outer or inner world comes unraveled, knitting is a tangible way to find healing and wholeness once again.
Knitting as a verb://to become closely and firmly joined together; grow together; as broken bones do//to become closely and intimately united
Read MoreThriving Through The Holidays e-course begins tomorrow, November 7th.
Are you in? Click here to sign up! Imagine feeling the way your heart longs to feel this holiday season.Imagine the joy and connection without the stress or pressure.
Read MoreIf I don't put attention on how I move through the holidays I find myself burning out by New Years.
The Halloween candy is on sale, costumes still scattered on the bedroom floor. Isn't it early to be talking about this?I don't think so. Nope.
Read MoreI love the phrase, “feathering your nest,” because it reminds me of the power to create subtle shifts in energy in my home and my family simply by giving a little love to the surfaces and corners.
Read MoreI bet you know just what you would do, say, or give for most common kid ailments at your house. You probably have a tried and true natural remedy or supplement in your cabinet in case your child gets a sting, a sore throat, night terrors, or indigestion.
Read MoreTaking small steps creates the environment and momentum for big change.
One of my clients (let’s call her Maya) is a mother of two, with her youngest in preschool 3 mornings a week. Now that she has these few hours of uninterrupted time she's started dreaming about what she might bring back into her life.
Read MoreWith just a few days before school starts I can feel the familiar buzz in us all.
For me, it looks like the desire to reconnect to my work on a bigger level, making plans for the first week the kids are at school, and lots of emailing and list making.
Read MoreWhen it all falls apart
So here we are at the final post of the Savoring Summer blog series and the 1st day of August. By this point in the season, rhythms might be unravelling, children might be acting listless or revolting against the colorful chore list.
Read MoreSummer is a great time to pour a heapin’ helpin’ of love into your home in preparation for the seasons to come. It’s hard to believe that fall, winter and February are right around the corner when we’re in the middle of July.
Read MoreOver the years I have found that I don’t need to “do it all” myself when it comes to coming up with summer experiences for my family, getting ready to go on trips, and maintaining basic cleanliness in our home. Instead of feeling like I have to hold “it” all for everyone I have found ways to involve my kids with some of these responsibilities.
Read MoreTake a moment to remember summer as a kid. I grew up in the ‘70s and I remember my mom kicking us outside every day (after we had done our chores of course—more on that later) to go find our own fun.
Read MoreIn this second post of the Savor Summer series I will be delving into what I see as the two pillars for a fulfilling summer (and life): self-care and creativity.I could talk for hours on the importance of self-care. It is not only important for us moms but it is hugely important for our children to witness.
Read MoreSummer. When you say this word aloud what do you notice in your body? Do you feel yourself tightening somewhere? Do you feel your breath shorten or catch? Do you feel jittery in your stomach?
Read MoreLife has a way of shaking up our daily routines like the spring wind sweeping the papers off your desk.
It can be an annoyance as you pick up the pieces and try to put them back just as they were.
Read MoreOften what we most want for our children is born of our own deepest struggles from childhood.
It may be the one thing you've carried with you all the way to their birth and beyond. If you pause for a moment I bet you can name yours.
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