Don’t Smile, I Double Dog Dare You
A belly-laugh a day, keeps the doctor away [Video]. May your day be filled with love, PS: Don’t miss future posts and projects! Be sure to sign up for our RSS feed or connect online:
Going Beyond Knowledge
Google it. Information today is prevalent, almost overwhelming at times. A college biology professor confided in me, “Students can look up answers on their phones before I even have a chance to contemplate the question. So, what is my purpose in the classroom?” Our children will reside in a world where knowledge is simply not ...
Understanding Your Child’s Love Language
We’re playing leap frog with Pinterest’s Top 20 Moms to Follow. I am honored to have Stacy Teet of Kids Stuff World sharing a story: {Love Languages} Are you overlooking an opportunity to truly connect with your little one? Today you can find me guest posting over at No Time for Flashcards. We’re talking about ...
On the Go!
Not all who wander are lost… I added this inspirational print to my Traveling Mama Pinterest board yesterday and smiled. I want to teach my girls to LIVE this expression. Do you have a family summer vacation planned? I am proud to announce that I will be On the Go this summer with Melissa & ...
The Parent Watercooler
Every morning Quinn wakes up at 5:55am. {Every. Single. Day.} Most mornings she entertains herself until 7am when the rest of us rise. Once and awhile on Saturdays the two of us head to Starbucks at 6am … the special one-on-one time with her is priceless. Below are articles, ideas, projects and activities that inspired ...
3 Family-Friendly Yoga Resources
Do you have a little yogi on your hands? Does your son burst into the tree pose when having a snack? Too cute. Does your daughter crawl under your downward dog? Yesterday we chatted honestly about how sometimes doing yoga at home with children underfoot can be more stressful than relaxing. Check out this simple ...
How-to Enjoy Kid-Free Yoga
Being a Modern Mom is challenging. Many women hold a lot of tension from the day in their shoulders. Attending a weekly yoga class is a nice way to relieve the build-up. Unfortunately, not all of us have the time or resources to be able to get out of the house. Doing yoga at home ...
Give Yourself an Excuse to Slow Down
It started with this jacket. Would you buy something like this, with buttons and a belt? Me neither. I’m too busy to be fashionable. Lately, I’ve tried to move forward beyond family goals and focus a bit more on me. I’m casually refreshing my wardrobe to go “beyond mom.” I took the plunge. I bought ...
The Parent Watercooler
UPDATE: Our new morning routine is going really well. The girls had time to build a “breakfast fort” before school. Are your mornings chaotic? Check out our posts Create a School Prep Zone and 7 Tips for a Smooth School Routine. Below are articles, ideas, projects and activities that inspired me during the week. Parenting with Presence: ...
Giving-Back Birthday Alternative
“I buy presents for my friends and family on my birthday,” he told me. I stared at my co-worker without reply. His comment had caught me off-guard. He sat quietly for a moment and then explained that, for him, birthday’s were about celebrating the people you love most in the world. Fast forward eight years ...
