5 Ways To Survive – And Enjoy! – Vacationing With Young Kids

My family and I are on vacation now in Banff National Park. I laughed with my husband yesterday realizing that our time together has teeter tottered on the edge of bliss, catching sweet moments of heartfelt gestures between our boys and making fun memories that will forever be imprinted on our brains… With the other edge of curse-word frustration from overdrawn patience, too many fights to break up, and yet another meltdown or I’m-glad-no-one-knows-us public …

The Importance Of Always Knowing Which Key Skills You Are Developing

This September I will be studying with Dr. Shefali Tsabury for five months working towards my Conscious Parenting Method (CPM) certification from her Conscious Coaching Institute. Last month I received the news that I was accepted into her program and wanted to share with you! Dr. Shefali is one of my favorite parenting experts and wisdom teachers. Two of her books, The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family, have greatly shaped the way I parent …

The Wardrobe Hack I’m Loving (Great For Busy Moms Who Want To Look Good!)

One of my business coaches sent me an email similar to this post a couple months ago and it changed my life. Well, that’s a bit dramatic! But it DID bring about a welcome shift, so I wanted to share this good news with you, too! I love having something new to wear. But I don’t like spending a lot of money on clothes. I don’t like spending my time shopping. And I want to …

Honoring The Physical Practice That Enhances Our Inner World

Somehow, I didn’t know Friday was International Yoga Day until I was on my mat in Child’s Pose beginning my noon class. In honor of this holiday and the practice that has quite literally changed my life, I wanted to take a few minutes to honor my yoga journey. The first time I ever did yoga was in college at the University of Minnesota Duluth. It was part of a Psychology of Personal Development class …

Giving And Receiving More Love

I’d like to share with you my experience of the Law of Giving and Receiving, The Second Spiritual Law of Yoga as outlined by Deepak Chopra. The essence of this law is that we and the world around us are in a constant flow of giving and receiving. One of the best examples of the Law of Giving and Receiving is our breath. When you inhale, you are receiving. When you exhale, you are giving …