Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Yesterday, after a fun yet long day of hiking and bike riding, my preschooler lost it. I mean really lost it. You know what I mean, one minute she’s calm and quiet and the next she’s screaming and crying at the top of her lungs for 45 minutes straight–a full-fledged preschooler temper tantrum. My nerves […]
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Becoming a parent is one of the greatest gifts life has to offer. From preparing for your new baby’s arrival to holding your baby in your arms. Everything seems so perfect until one day—BAM! Your baby has a diaper rash. Now your sweet, cuddly baby is a screaming monster. But don’t fret. Curing diaper rash […]
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Have you ever bought your toddler a new toy, only to realize that she would rather play with the box it came in? Toddlers have a great capability to enjoy the simple things in life and build imaginary worlds. At this enchanting age, practically everything is pristine, and we can rest knowing that our connection […]
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Times are tough and budgets seem to get tighter and tighter. Despite this fact, there are tons of activities that you can do with your toddler for free. There is nothing wrong with occasionally doing special activities that cost money but if you are a stay at home mom you know how quickly some […]
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Remember when you were a child walking barefoot through the warm summer grass or on a warm beach? It is hard not to feel nostalgic when you think about kicking off your shoes and feeling the earth under your feet. Our ancestors throughout history walked barefoot or had other direct contact with the Earth. […]
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As a mom of four kids, I do my fair share of trying to get my kids to listen to me. Sometimes it’s just one child acting out, sometimes it’s ALL of them. While being under stay-at-home orders, this has gotten even more challenging as we navigate schooling from home, Chicagoland’s ever-changing weather, and longer-than-normal […]
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Mindfulness as well as mindful parenting has shown to be valuable for both parents and children. Many studies have exposed both the short- and long-term advantages of integrating mindful parenting routines into families’ lives. Mindfulness is not just specific practices. They are acts that produce less distress, more dignity, and harmony into your life. […]
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It is Springtime, and the kids and I are just itching to get outside and explore the new neighborhood. Unfortunately, the weather is not cooperating. After a warm tease last week, the temperatures have dropped back into the 30’s and 40’s. But the weather isn’t stopping them from exploring their sense of adventure. So, I […]
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How is everyone holding up out there? I’ve noticed a real need lately to find games and puzzles to keep the kids engaged. With having our kids at home, they sometimes need more than schoolwork and coloring to keep them busy. Mostly my kids are good at playing with what they have (sometimes to my […]
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I love to meditate. When I entered my yoga journey three years ago, I was given the opportunity to learn the art of meditation. Throughout my journey, I have practiced silent meditation, noble meditation, mantra meditation (called Japa), and guided meditation. Meditation is an essential tool in my daily self-care ritual that allows me to achieve […]
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