You ever have one of those days? You wake up tired. You have things you have to do and things you truly want to do… and don’t know where to start. The house is messy and that’s not helping. You’re not ill or depressed. You just feel… off. Every mom has those days once in […]
5 Quick Things Friday
5 quick things Friday because I WAS going to do 5 things I’m loving lately, but then couldn’t think of 5 things, but I also wanted to do a roundup post, so this here is a mash-up of memes. Ha! Things I’m loving lately is a round up of small things that give me an […]
Bodyweight exercises to do at home with your toddler
I love bodyweight exercises. They’re more effective at helping tone the body and take less time than cardio, and also don’t require any equipment. And you can do them in a hotel room while you’re on vacation! The following is a bodyweight workout you can do WITH your little one. How fun! They’re always climbing […]
My news fast: an update, one month in
I posted a month ago that I was beginning a 60 day news fast. I’ve kept that up for this month and will continue. There are a few things I’ve noticed and learned from this experiment. I’ll quickly list them here and expound further down. A few things I’ve learned since beginning my news fast: […]
What I’ve Learned About Beauty from Watching French Movies
Like any good wanna-be French girl, I’ve seen my fair share of French movies. While I watch them to immerse myself in conversational, every day casual French, I also learn things about their attitudes towards beauty. Here’s what I’ve learned about beauty from watching French movies. Less makeup, more skin (and hair) care French women […]
Happiness Project: 8 things I’ve learned about happiness
The science and study of happiness has long interested me. In 2011 I read a wonderful book, The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin, probably one of the best in the niche. That book profoundly influenced my life and thinking. I embarked on a Happiness Project of my own and even invited friends to join me in […]
Sitting Kills: How to Easily Sprinkle Bite Size Exercise Through Your Day
How busy moms can add more health-supporting, meaningful movement to their day without stressing about “exercise” routines It’s a typical after-school scene. One kid needs help with unrecognizable math homework, another complains about the latest middle-school mean girl drama, and everyone is hangry. You grab your phone to take a breather on the couch while […]
Taking a News Fast: 60 days with no negativity
Have you thought about taking a news fast? People who do this exercise report that it can be life-changing. In this post I’m going to talk about why I’m taking a news fast, why I’ve done so in the past, and what I hope to gain from it. Why I Fasted From Watching The News […]
Recent Reads
Linking up with Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Quick Lit to share short reviews of books I’ve read recently. Storm in a Tea Cup: the physics of everyday life by Helen Czerski – I picked up this book because I thought its premise was interesting: how the same laws that govern what milk does when you pour it […]
Simple Healthy Cookbooks: my favorites for food on the table in record time
If you’re like me, you want three things. One, to feed your family healthy and delicious meals. Two, to not spend all day slaving over a hot stove. And three… self-cleaning kitchens. I can’t help you with the third thing! But I can recommend my favorite simple healthy cookbooks to help you with the first […]