A conversation I had with my son this week struck me as something that might benefit more than him.
My son frequently takes off his clothes and then leaves them in a pile on his room’s floor. Then, he feels irritated when I walk past his room and remind him to pick up his clothes and put them in the hamper.… Continue reading
Most diaper rash creams contain a variety of chemicals that you probably don’t want to put on your baby’s delicate skin. Whether you’re looking to rid your home of toxic chemicals as a whole or are simply concerned about what you are putting on your baby’s bum, this simple recipe is the one for you.
This recipe uses shea butter, coconut oil, beeswax, and essential oils to make a cream that is soothing and healing for baby’s delicate skin.… Continue reading
Being full present with those you love is the best gift we can ever give to them. It’s also a very difficult gift to give when there are so many other things vying for our attention. However, if we sit for even a few minutes and place our full attention on our child or partner or friend or parent, we are rewarded with a glimpse into the beauty of that person.… Continue reading
Decluttering and getting rid of stuff is great, but it can be easy for stuff to accumulate again if you’re not diligent about it. In our house, I find this to be especially true of books.
I love, love, love books. I love to read them. I love to hold them. I think they make fabulous decor. They bring me great joy.… Continue reading
While we were at my brother’s house in December, he and my sister-in-law made us some wonderful pancakes. The pancakes were simple, delicious, and we all loved them. In fact, my boys were completely head-over-heals about having a breakfast that involved maple syrup. (In our house, maple syrup generally signifies an occasional treat, not breakfast.)
After we returned home, my boys wanted us make pancakes.… Continue reading
Not only does reality give us lots of space to imagine and create other possibilities, our minds –and thereby our imaginations—interpret, and thus create, our reality.
We can dream up the life we want to live, and then use that as a goal to guide us in that direction. We can make daily decisions that will enable us to take what once seemed impossible and make it a reality.… Continue reading
Some people shop recreationally. In fact, a lot of people shop recreationally. In all honesty, I was raised in a family of recreational window shoppers. While my family rarely had money to spend on extras, one of my mom’s favorite past times was (is!) window shopping.
However, I quickly left that by the wayside once I ventured out on my own.… Continue reading
Do your present actions align with your dreams for the future? Will the decisions you’re making today lead to the future you’re hoping to encounter? This simple check seems especially helpful as face the fresh new year before us.
“Look closely at the present you are constructing. It should look like the future you are dreaming.”
–Alice Walker
It’s no secret that I’ve been slowly working to simplify my life. Whether it’s decluttering my home, my schedule, or my mind, I’ve been seeking out ways to get rid of the superfluous so that I can focus on what’s truly meaningful and important to me.
While I’ve had a lot of discussions with my 6-year-old about our simplification efforts, and included him in a lot of our decluttering – especially when his possessions (see HERE), art (see HERE), or other items he’s concerned about are involved, I haven’t overtly directly discussed most of this with my 2-year-old.… Continue reading
