How I Overcame the Holiday Humbug In 7 Steps
image source: we heart it I have a long history of hating the holidays. All of them, but especially the ones the last six weeks of the year. Yes, even as a kid. Maybe it was the high expectations for...
View ArticleTen Things I Loved In December
Taking time each month to reflect on the good stuff has done wonders for my ability to actually stop and notice the good stuff. I’m truly thankful for Rosie’s inspiration. Ten Things I Loved In...
View ArticleWord for 2013
This time of year, a lot of people are setting intentions and making resolutions, myself included most years. As it turns out, I’m less good at resolutions than one would like. So rather than doing...
View ArticleA Resolution for Self-Acceptance
In preparation for planning my yoga classes for the month of January, I settled in on the notion of resolutions or the need for change. I, myself, have made countless promises to myself to finally get...
View ArticleCurrently…
Loving: Watching my beautiful child nap in the car and parking outside of Temple to use their wifi. Oh the sweet, gentle nap time. So much better than the frustrating last few weeks of nap...
View Article43 Books: A Short Guide to A Happy Life by Anna Quindlen
As part of my 43 Before 43, I’m reading 43 books. A Short Guide to A Happy Life is a very quick read that gave me pause. Let me start with what I liked about the book: The title. So many key elements...
View ArticleTen Things I Loved In January
Taking time each month to reflect on the good stuff has done wonders for my ability to actually stop and notice the good stuff. I’m truly thankful for Rosie’s inspiration. Ten Things I Loved In...
View ArticleTen Things I Loved In February 2013
For the last few months I have been doing these reflection posts after being inspired by Rosie’s. Taking time each month to reflect on the good things that happen each day/week/month has done wonders...
View Article43 Books: Minimalist Parenting by Christine Koh and Asha Dornfest
As part of my 43 Before 43, I’m reading 43 books. I bought this for myself for my birthday and it is book number 39. Not too shabby. Let me start with what I liked about the book: The title. Seriously,...
View ArticleTen Things I Loved in March 2013
For the last few months I have been doing these reflection posts after being inspired by Rosie’s. Taking time each month to reflect on the good things that happen each day/week/month has done wonders...
View Article10 Self-Care Ideas That Take 10 Minutes or Less
Do you feel like you don’t have the time to do self-care because you don’t have an hour plus a day to devote to it? I definitely have a long history of not doing things because I couldn’t do them...
View ArticleYou Become What You Pay Attention To
In class each week I try to share some nugget of wisdom I’ve picked up along the way. Recently most of what I’m sharing comes from my friend, Rosie’s book, Beautiful You. Day 23: Realize That You Are...
View ArticleTen Things I Loved in April 2013
For the last few months I have been doing these reflection posts after being inspired by Rosie’s. Taking time each month to reflect on the good things that happen each day/week/month has done wonders...
View ArticleMother’s Day Gift Guide for the Yoga Mama in Your Life
So I’m a yoga mama and these are things and experiences that I would love for my family to share with me this Mother’s Day. Maybe something here strikes your fancy too and you can share this list with...
View ArticleLast Minute Teacher Appreciation Gift Guide
If you are reading this, you may be panicking about how to show your kid’s teacher how much you love them. May I say a gift is truly not necessary? Seriously. I have never thought less of someone or...
View ArticleMaking The Most of Summer Break: Summer of Intentionality
Like most teachers, I look forward to summer break with the passion of a thousand burning suns. Free time, precious free time – to think, read, travel, plan for my next school year, do some...
View ArticleTen Things I Loved In June 2013
For the last few months I have been doing these reflection posts after being inspired by Rosie’s. Taking time each month to reflect on the good things that happen each day/week/month has done wonders...
View ArticleMaking the Most of Summer Break: Halfway Check In
Oh my goodness, friends, I just realized we have hit the halfway mark for summer break 2013. *gulp* It’s both good and bad news. I’ll leave the bad news up to you, but the good news is there is still...
View ArticleTen Things I Loved In July 2013
For the last few months I have been doing these reflection posts after being inspired by Rosie’s. Taking time each month to reflect on the good things that happen each day/week/month has done wonders...
View ArticleTen Things I Loved: August 2013
For the last few months I have been doing these reflection posts after being inspired by Rosie’s. Taking time each month to reflect on the good things that happen each day/week/month has done wonders...
View ArticleInspired By – Currently…
Inspired by this photo I saw on Pinterest, I decided to play along. 1. listening: the fans at full volume to create excellent white noise for sleeping. 2. eating: cheesy vegan pasta knock...
View ArticleTen Things I Loved: September 2013
For the last few months I have been doing these reflection posts after being inspired by Rosie’s. Taking time each month to reflect on the good things that happen each day/week/month has done wonders...
View ArticleFifteen Ways to Have Fun With Your Family This Fall
I’m slowly, but surely learning that the more time I spend thinking about how I want to spend my time and how I want those activities to make me feel, the less time I spend mindlessly watching TV or...
View ArticleTeacher Cooks: Breakfast Recipes I’ll Be Making Again
I have spent a boat load of time in the kitchen recently. There is something about fall that makes me want to spend time making all the yummy things. Nothing says “yay for me” more than a warm...
View ArticleTen Things I Loved: October 2013
For the last few months I have been doing these reflection posts after being inspired by Rosie’s. Taking time each month to reflect on the good things that happen each day/week/month has done wonders...
View ArticleHow To: Make Yourself Happier The Easy Way
Start a gratitude practice. I know, I know. It sounds lame, but the science supports it. UC Berkeley studies gratitude. UC Davis studies gratitude. More brain study research here. And the science...
View Article8 Tips: Self-Care for the Holiday Season
1. Start now. I know the holidays – Thanksgiving, Hannukkah, Christmas – are weeks away. Now is the perfect time to start taking really good care of yourself or at least start planning what you are...
View Article10 Things I Loved: November 2013
For the last few months I have been doing these reflection posts after being inspired by Rosie’s. Taking time each month to reflect on the good things that happen each day/week/month has done wonders...
View ArticleTiny Tips Tuesday: Tips for Starting & Sustaining A Daily Meditation Practice
So much has happened in recently. The phone call you never want to get. The last minute plane tickets. Public crying – at my most happy of places – the airport. The person I have loved the longest in...
View ArticleTiny Tips Tuesday: Permission To Rest
Dear Friend, Recently I was given permission by two people I trust – my GP and my therapist – to stop everything and rest until I feel better. No matter how long it takes. – Don’t they understand I...
View ArticleTiny Tips Tuesday: 19 Tips for Taking Care of Yourself While Also Taking Care...
Dear Friend, I am not going to lie. This past week was HARD. Quite possibly one of the hardest of my life. Something about parenting a small child while being far away from my own ailing mama plus the...
View Article12 More Ways to Celebrate National Day of Unplugging
March 7 sundown to March 8th sundown is National Day of Unplugging. I probably need to take part. It has been a while since my last internet fast. {How’s that for a confession?} Sarah from Yes and Yes...
View Article10 Things I Loved in April 2014
For the last few months I have been doing these reflection posts after being inspired by Rosie’s. Taking time each month to reflect on the good things that happen each day/week/month has done wonders...
View ArticleSad and Lonely at the Holidays? You Are Not Alone.
Dear Friend, Recently a friend posted on Facebook urging others to remember that the holidays can be particularly difficult for people who have suffered loss. My dear friend lost both her parents in...
View Article2014: A Year in Review
Dear Friend, 2014. It was a YEAR. I started by taking the month of January to reflect on the previous year and then spent the rest of the year really putting my self-care practices to the test. Looking...
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