{This post is the first in a series I'm writing called "Small Steps for Bigger, Better Health." We all want to get healthy and the new year is right around the corner which means lots of health goals will be set. I just want to get a jump start on things by taking doable and sustainable baby steps. Here's to longevity, vitality, and plain old feeling good!} High blood pressure. I don't want it, but I have it. My blood pressure tends to read a little higher than normal when I'm at the doctor's … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk! Fun Conversation Starters for Couples
I fell in love with my husband because every time we talked he made me laugh. Over the past 19 years of marriage we've spent countless hours talking and laughing. There have been a lot of words shared between us. It has kept us connected and our bond strong. Sometimes, though, we get stuck in a rut when it comes to conversation. We spend our time together talking about the kids or going over a to do list. It's almost as if we've forgotten just how interesting, and funny, we are! We all know … [Read more...]
John Holt is my Education Spirit Animal
John Holt coined the term "unschooling" in the 1970s. He believed in an educational method, a philosophy, really, that advocates children learning through natural life activities. Unschooling encourages exploration of personal interests, leading to a meaningful, well-retained, self directed education. It's awesome, is what it is! Holt gets it. Everything he says resonates with me. It just makes sense. I thought I'd share a few of my favorite John Holt quotes with you. "Since we can't know … [Read more...]
Motherhood is so Gangster
To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of the rainbow. Do you hear that? A hurricane in its perfect power. A hurricane! Motherhood is a beast, ya'll. It's hard and raw and gritty. You are down in the trenches, crawling through mud, sweat dripping in your eyes. You are tired and aching and spent. And then, in the blink of an eye, a moment of tenderness. You are light as a feather, floating with love and hope and all things … [Read more...]
Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie–Thanksgiving Blogluck
It all started with a pot luck dinner when we were newlyweds. You know how it goes...your husband signs you up to bring a dish and then you scramble to throw something together because, as usual, you were given very little notice. That happens to everyone else, too, right? Just me? lol This particular time I wanted to make something delicious that would impress his boss and co-workers, something that would stand out. I stumbled across this old fashioned coconut cream pie recipe and let me tell … [Read more...]
