What happens when Seasonal and Intentional Living meets the hustle and bustle of the year-end holiday season? Is there such thing as finding balance? Here's an honest account of my attempts and lessons learned. Earlier this month, I shared a message with the Virtual Village, encouraging them to . . .
Slowing Down with Nature
Nature is slowing down and taking a break, and so should we. Here's how I'm slowing down before the Holiday season. The busy energy of summer is long gone and I can't help but slowing down right now. This fall has captured my attention in a way I've never before experienced. Ever since I started . . .
Losing Your Identity?
What is it about having children that completely consumes and overtakes a person's sense of self? Articles and advice abound on what to do if you are "losing your identity". But I'm wondering if there is a better approach to reclaiming yourself. There's a concept of doing life alongside your . . .
Sometimes I’m an Angry Mom
Do you feel like an angry mom and don't know what to do? Trying to figure out the right keywords or phrases in search of solutions? Read on as I share what I've found. I remember a time when I was definitely googling how-not-to-be-angry-as-a-sahm (Stay At Home Mom). There were articles and . . .
40 Lessons Through Turning 40
Is it "Over the Hill" or is 40 the new 20? Here's a look at 40 lessons I've learned through turning 40. Last week I turned the big 4-0 and people keep asking me how I feel about it. The truth is, I feel excited! As I've moved through different seasons I've encountered new lessons at each . . .
Mama, You Are Enough
A love note, from child to mom, on being enough. My third and youngest is my child who teaches me to trust myself as a mother - as a woman. Tonight, when she awoke in the middle of the night, I immediately heard her - I always do. When I scooped her up and sat down to snuggle her, she asked . . .