I came across this quote earlier this week. At first I thought it was pretty awesome. But the more I thought about it, the less awesome it seemed to be be. Let me explain . . . as I write this post, one kid is watching a show, the other kid is "practicing" guitar (we... Continue Reading →
Looking for Joy in All the Wrong Places
With one week of February gone, I've had ample opportunity to "practice" working with the mantra "What would love do?", and I had to admit, I've had some surprising results. There have been many instances where I've stopped, asked myself what would love do . . . and then not been able to find an answer.... Continue Reading →
What Would Love Do?
So, as part of my One Little Word project this month, I'm to pick something, it could be anything, and practice it once a day for the entire month. At first, I was disappointed. I'd just spent the month of January trying to "practice" about a million different things; not drinking; not eating sugar; running at... Continue Reading →
And Now to Get Honest
I talked yesterday about "getting real" - how eliminating processed foods, sugar and alcohol from your diet will make you feel better, you'll have more energy, and most importantly, you will be doing the best you can to prevent disease, never mind that your body will likely start to change shape too. Here's the thing. Making the decision to eliminate these... Continue Reading →
Revised and IMPROVED Cookie Recipe
So, I've been making these cookies for quite a few weeks now, and the kids really do love them. This week, I had the time to make the cookies, but had forgotten to set out the butter in the morning so it was soft enough to mix. I really wanted to have the cookies made... Continue Reading →
Getting Real
So, I'm feeling the need to get real with you, and myself. My last post was as much for me as anyone else. Throughout the month of December, our family ate more refined, processed and sugar-filled foods; we slept less; we moved less; and a glass or 2 of wine a night was not uncommon.... Continue Reading →
A Missed Lift, Goals, and Finding Joy
Last week at the gym, this happened: Yup . . . I fell while trying to do a heavy lift . . . and I laughed. When I showed the Coach the video, instead of offering some insightful commentary of why it was exactly that I missed the lift, he simply said "you laughed because... Continue Reading →
Working In Joy (aka Sprinkle Cake)
I mentioned before that this year, I decided to jump in with both feet and commit to Ali Edwards One Little Word workshop. As Ali says on her site, "a single word can be a powerful thing". And yes, my word for the year is JOY. There are a million reasons why I think this is the... Continue Reading →
The Best of Intentions
At some point over the holidays I came across the concept of writing down an intention each morning before getting out of bed. Since just before the start of the new year, I've been putting this concept into practice. At some point in the morning, before my day has truly begun, I take a few... Continue Reading →
What Happens When I’m Forced to Just Sit and Be
Despite often claiming that all I want is quiet time to myself to just sit and be, truth be told, I'm not very good at sitting and being even when given the chance to do just that. Yesterday, while home with my sick little one, I had to just sit and be. She's old enough... Continue Reading →
