When my oldest started kindy, I didn’t expected his art supplies to become a source of peace and mindfulness. These creative practices added a dimension to my mindfulness practice. If meditation doesn’t resonate with you or you’re looking for something different, give these a try.
Note: this post was originally published as part of the Play module in Peaceful Mamas, (yes! there is an entire module on play, because it is so important) but I know that many of us feel guilty because we don’t…
Every once in awhile, I’ll come across a mindful motherhood quote that is especially meaningful to me, or feels relevant at the time, like something I need to hear, today. Almost as if it were placed wherever I saw it…
As I write this, I feel that familiar ache in my lower back. Maybe you know it. Years of carrying babies, then toddlers, and now little kids combined with not enough sleep, a few extra pounds, and not nearly enough…
7 Things that you can do, even on the busiest days to be more present in motherhood. None of these take more than ten minutes. — During my kindergartener’s school’s Harvest Faire, I noticed his teacher and her kids laughing…
Between car troubles and a small flood in our playroom, this year got off to a rocky start. Two weeks of hoped productivity were gone along with some of the motivating New Year buzz. On my first work day back,…
Each year, I choose a word of the year, well… several. I usually I spend time meditating on it, maybe even journaling. You can take a look at the exercise here. This year, it feels like the words chose me….
A clutter-free and eco-friendly playroom: Steps to a simple and sustainable in your playroom, and how it can lead to a slower, more peaceful life.