My dad used to laugh and tell me how I talk so fast he couldn’t understand me. It seemed to st… [more]

I’m participating in the Running and Reading Long program created and led by Laura at Laura Li… [more]

I finally figured out what’s really been bugging me more than anything about the whole breastf… [more]

5 things I’m grateful for (from the past couple of weeks): 1. Those days when the world seems … [more]

And my next question is: Can a woman in her mid/late forties get into good enough shape to run safel… [more]

Ready to go. Please note the ruby slippers. She is indeed dressing herself. Her favorite carousel ri… [more]

5 things I’m Grateful for this week of April 28th, 2012 1. Eyes! This morning as we were drivi… [more]

Welcome to the Spank Out Day 2012 Carnival This post was written for inclusion in the Second Annual … [more]

“Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food.” ~ Hippocrates Short and s… [more]

Dear John Sugar, How could a friendship that started out so good, go so wrong? All sweetness and com… [more]

Earth Day Joke: “If you upcycle a joke, would that be an up-chuckle?” Jest wondering. Em… [more]

“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with you… [more]

I’ve got a few nutritional upgrades in progress for myself and my family. So far, we don’… [more]

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those … [more]

She insisted we dress up as fairies to get our gardening done. Far be it from me to argue. Then she … [more]

“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our … [more]

I’m joining Authentic Parenting and Hobo Mama for Sunday Surf. I have been amazed every week a… [more]

This is a simple and silly thing, but I really loved it and once again I got to learn and grow thank… [more]

I’m introducing more of my spiritual self into this blog now. I wanted to find a way to say th… [more]

Laura at Laura Lives Life started a list of books she “should read, but won’t.” Sh… [more]

One particular event today inspired me to write this post. It was just one thing gone wrong too many… [more]

I’ve been dancing around the idea of taking my whole family gluten free. I’ve been doing… [more]

“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.”~Henry Ward Beecher I’m so happ… [more]

Welcome to the March Mindful Mama Carnival: Mindful Mama Challenge This post was written for inclusi… [more]

I’m so pleased to be participating in Letters to Littles: A Monthly Letter Project to our Kids, al… [more]

“Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving.” ~Kahlil Gibran I�… [more]

I just got back from Whole Foods where I had the most fun I have EVER had shopping for food. And I o… [more]

In a week, I haven’t lost weight, but I haven’t gained. Not good enough anymore, but wor… [more]

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Just like in this great photo, the “twenties” are roaring back at me lately. I need to g… [more]

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues. - Cicero … [more]

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I love my leafy greens, but I’m such a boring cook that I haven’t been able to entice my… [more]

This is my new idea to keep myself focused and to have fun with where I’m at even as I’m… [more]