Joy-filled Thought

September 11, 2012 in childhood, connection, growth, peace

“Life is made up of moments, small pieces of glittering mica in a long stretch of gray cement. It would be wonderful if they came to us unsummoned, but particularly in lives as busy as the ones most of us lead now, that won’t happen. We have to teach ourselves how to make room for them, to love them, and
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I’m Full of it!

September 10, 2012 in emotions, feelings, parenting, peace

Have you ever noticed how our children’s emotions are so new? How each one they experience fills up their whole body and overflows? We are excited to bring you our first line of conscious parenting apparel, to remind each of us how full our lives are with blessings.  Please check out our shop and share it with your friends. If
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A Summer of Golden Moments

September 1, 2012 in childhood, children, connection, movement, parenting, peace, simplicity

Perhaps, you’ve noticed I’ve been away for a while. In May, my family and I embarked on an adventure to live full-time on the road, in our RV, and it’s been a joy-filled adventure since. We’re still traveling, loving it and coming to an area near you. Do you recall special Summer moments, from your childhood, where time seemed to
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More Than Enough for Everyone

May 15, 2012 in growth, mind-body, parenting, partnership, peace

How many of us look at the “bowl” as half full, rather than half empty? Recently when it was our turn to contribute for snack day we made popcorn with butter & nutritional yeast. There was so much left over popcorn that my youngest son and I passed it out to his friends, after school. The endless bowl of popcorn finally
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Expect Change, Accept Change!

May 3, 2012 in children, emotions, parenting, partnership, peace

Do you become accustomed to some things and feel upset when they change? Have you had certain expectations of the way things would turn out, and were disappointed when they did not turn out the way you thought? In my experience as a parent, when I have expected my children to live up to my ideals and expectations I have
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Words of Wisdom

February 11, 2012 in childhood, children, connection, emotional intelligence, parenting, partnership, peace, simplicity

“The best thing in the world is you helping other people and other people helping you.” Words of wisdom from my six-year-old son.