As moms we can’t help but want to hold and cuddle with our new little ones constantly. Their little hands and feet are just begging to be kissed and their baby cries melt our hearts. RELATED: My Last Days with an Only Child RELATED: Recent Medical Studies: no safe acetaminophen dosage for babies or pregnancy So many […]
Category: Slow Living
9 Ways of Connecting with Nature in a City
Now that summer is almost here, it’s time to get outside and enjoy nature! But living in the city can make connecting with nature a challenge. When you are surrounded by buildings, asphalt, crowds, cars, and the fast paced life, it can be hard to remember that nature is only a short distance away. So […]
Slow Down and Be Present Quotes to Live By
Living slowly can be a struggle in our modern world. Being able to slow down takes practice and inspiration when things get crazy. But the difficulties are worth it when you can slow down time! Are you wondering how to slow down time? Well, we can’t slow down time, really…but there is a secret… And […]
What if all I Want for my Kids is an Extraordinarily Ordinary Life?
I’ve been thinking lately about how we all have hopes and dreams for our kids. Even when we know that they are their own people, we can’t help but want amazing things for them. But, with that seemingly good desire, there is a dark side. I recently read this article in the Philadelphia Magazine about the […]
Read Me a Story – Perfect Read Aloud Books for Your Kids
How many times have you heard lately – read me a story please! I think we all want to help our children love books and reading. After all, there are whole worlds to discover when we read a book. And is there anything more magical than seeing a child reading a book and exploring the […]
How to Keep Your Kids Entertained without a Screen
Keeping kids entertained without a screen is the hardest it’s ever been. Parenting in the digital age is uncharted territory for the most part. I mean, the simple childhood of creativity to cure boredom is nearly a thing of the past. Childhood and technology are inescapable with screens in cars, iPads, TVs, cell […]
How to Unplug Yourself to be More Present with Your Kids
Between our computers, smartphones, tablets, and TVs, we are constantly plugged in. It’s hard to imagine life without technology at this point. But the truth is that many of us grew up with very limited access to technology. Having a day without technology for many of us as kids was the norm. Now it’s hard […]
How to Green Your Thanksgiving this Year
Thanksgiving is a time for family, delicious food, and enjoying time spent together. However, the average Thanksgiving dinner we all know and love has some dirty laundry. It causes extra pollution, waste, and is harmful to the environment and possibly even our health. We can avoid this by making a few small changes to create an […]
Four Intangible Gifts to Give this Holiday Season
It is the season of giving again! The holidays come with a lot of hustle and bustle. We head in and out of shopping malls, we go to plays, pageants, and concerts, and we make a ton of plans. There is so much pressure on us to give and receive items, go to parties, and […]
6 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas
The holiday season is filled with all types of Christmas scents that bring the warmth of the holiday season to our homes. From warm cinnamon to crisp pine, there are so many options when it comes to Christmas smells. And it’s even more exciting that most of these lovely smells are natural! Scent is one […]