I follow a popular parent page on Facebook. It lists events, outing ideas, and lets parents ask questions (oh, so many questions). After looking at the question "What gifts are 7 year old girls into?", I was saddened by the responses. It was a long list of items that amplify the idea of what we … Continue reading Gendered Gifts
Colours: Every colour?!? But yellow was highlighted (pun not intended) a little more than the rest. Location: Away from home this year at 4Cats Beaches! In past years, it was a celebration for everyone - my daughter, her friends, their siblings, and their parents. This year, we went for a smaller group where the friends … Continue reading Lil Sprout’s 8th Birthday – Let’s Make Faces
Lil Sprout has had a great time with her teacher this year. She knew how to feed the curiosity of my Lil' Sprout! Last year, I felt that something classroom related would be appreciated. This year, I KNEW that it was going to be something personal and SWEET! The first photo gives you a … Continue reading End of Year Teacher Gift – 2019
I have to admit that I've been struggling lately. Everything seems harder. Everything seems a struggle. And everything seems to take forever to get done. Most of all, I am struggling with time wasters. I am getting emotional and anxious over things that take me away from more important things. "What's the worst thing I've … Continue reading Tick Tock
I spent my weekend with a terrific group of ladies at East to West Yoga and Pilates. Six of us have been working through a certification together. In this time, we have discussed our bodies and our minds. The aches and pains - both physical and mental - that we live with on a daily … Continue reading Grateful
Laurent de Brunhoff, the son of Babar creator Jean de Brunhoff, wrote BABAR’S YOGA for Elephants. Originally published in 2002, the book provides step-by step instructions on yoga asanas (poses) and shows how yoga can be used in daily life and travels. Using Babar to show various poses breaks the western stereotype that you must … Continue reading Yoga for Elephants
It is 2019 and I'm feeling contemplative. 2018 wasn't a bad year for me but I watched many friends struggle. Many of them are hopeful for twelve months with less stress, better health, and happier people around them. I'm not one for resolutions because I don't like the pressure. I would rather tackle growth throughout … Continue reading Props! Law of the Garbage Truck
