Working Through My Stuff to Create a Beautiful Life with My Family.
We talk about slowing down as though it’s abstract. A pipe dream. Something we don’t have the power to do. Something the system needs to adjust for in order for us to accomplish. We talk about wanting ourselves and our kids to have more time for rest. For play. More downtime. But first…
My 14 year old was coming down the stairs as I was cleaning up the kitchen. “Oh good” I thought “I need him to bring his stuff upstairs and put away his shoes and all his ski gear. This is perfect timing!” Then I caught myself. I’ve been asking him for more help than usual…
Last week I removed the Facebook App from my phone. I used to love Facebook. It kept me connected to friends and family back home when we lived out west. I used it to find the information to learn how to Unschool well. I found great recipes, crafts, and ideas of fun things to do…
Making life fun takes intention. I’ve started saying “yes” to things. Not so that I don’t have to say “no”. Not to or for my kids. Not to keep the peace, avoid a fight, please people, or because I am putting everyone else before myself and my family. I am saying “yes” to things I…
Here comes summer! That wonderful time of year when we have been conditioned to sit on the sidelines or rather, stay out of the water. After all, our bodies looking nothing like those online. Whether it’s a different size, has different markings, or is proportioned differently, we have been told over and over and over…
MY MAGICAL VAGINA knows how to order toothpaste and toilet paper and paper towels. My magical vagina knows the kids need to have a pediatrician and a dentist and clothes. My magical vagina can figure out what size clothing my kids wear and where to find winter boots. My magical vagina knows the kids are…
A gift for mom. We are bombarded with ads about what Mom wants for Mother’s Day, Christmas, her birthday, whatever, and there are a lot of good ideas. From days at the spa to that new clay machine she’s been wanting and from a new bike to that tea cup she’s been eyeing, there are…
Shame runs deep. It seems especially dark and strangling when we think we are the only one. But you are not the only one. You are not the only one who woke up today with a hangover wondering what it will take for you to quit drinking so you can have your life back. You…
“She really let herself go.” How often do we hear people say this about women? Maybe her body shape is different than it used to be. Maybe she doesn’t get her hair cut regularly. Maybe she wears sweats and t-shirts now or doesn’t wear make-up anymore. Maybe it’s all of these. Maybe she has let…
Three nights ago I stopped sleeping. I had insomnia through high school, college, and early adulthood and having sleep come easily and fitfully for the last two decades is something I’ve been grateful for. So when sleep disappears it triggers panic. I’m sure you all know the drill; bed isn’t cozy. It doesn’t feel safe…