meditation

As an, ahem, older mom, I am on a mission to take great care of myself. I'm trying to model good behavior for my girls; and, frankly, I'm trying to keep up with them. Now that I have a tween and teen, I'm pulling out all the stops. I'm working with MitoQ to share my five mom life ...read more

Do you meditate? If so, I'm sure you already know about the host of wellness benefits that come from mindful meditation, but what about mindful breathing? Meditation is all about connecting with yourself, being present in the moment and simply sitting still. That's easier said ...read more

This has been a transition summer for our family. Without sharing too much that isn't mine to share, we have a lot of change on the horizon. One way to deal with this is to dig my heels in and fight it. I'm attempting to do it the other way. The best I can do is work on me and ...read more

Meditation is very appealing to me. My life is jam-packed and I often feel overwhelmed by the abundance surrounding me. I have much to be grateful for—a great family, a job that fulfills me, and my health. Finding time to be present matters to me. I don't want these years to fly ...read more

Tax Day. It can be, well, "taxing"... on more than just your wallet. Getting those numbers crunched and that deadline met can leave you with a hefty headache and a serious dose of anxiety. (Not to mention the dent in your savings.) Alas, the day has come, and we hope you feel at ...read more

Motherhood can be stressful... Amen. And for all sorts of different, overlapping, switching reasons. From babies who won't nap to toddlers who wake up too early to teens who you can't get out of bed at all. From battles over teeth-brushing and breakfast-eating and ...read more

How have your kids transitioned back to school? How have you? The early morning wake-ups, the suddenly-filled afternoons, the busyness of balancing homework and sports and activities - getting back to school can be hard on the whole family. Today, we're sharing five apps that can ...read more

Is it just me or does the new year seem to hit so fast and so furious? It seems like we went straight from the dreamy magic of the holidays into a full on whirlwind no? At least that's what's been going on in my house. From ballet to baseball and everything in between, mama's ...read more

Let's be honest: motherhood can be stressful. Between too little sleep and and too much caffeine, littles who want to be in constant physical contact with you, and bigs that are learning the art of the eye roll, being a mom can tough. How do you cope? When I'm feeling a bit ...read more

Happy March! How are your New Year's resolution going? Dropped by the wayside you say? Too much other stuff going on- too many people besides yourself to take care of? Tell me about it. What if I told you that by taking 10 minutes out of your day to do a simple, enjoyable thing- ...read more