Let go of certainty. The opposite isn’t uncertainty. It’s openness, curiosity and a willingness to embrace paradox, rather than choose upsides. The ultimate challenge is to accept ourselves exactly as we are, but never stop trying to learn and grow. – Tony Schwartz Fall, what a beautiful season of change. I love when the trees change colors from green to… View Post
With school just starting for our family, a whole new schedule is happening. With school drop off and activities happening regularly, it can be so tempting to come home from school and parent with Netflix. While Netflix is a friend of ours, it is also important to do other activities with our kids even when (sadly) summer is over. Good… View Post
Learning how to emotionally connect with your kids after school can be a difficult task. Our tendency to interrogate and know every detail of their day can be overwhelming at best. Below you’ll find a shortlist of our best tips to emotionally connect with our littles and boost our relationship for long-term results. The First Day It’s September of 2015… View Post
Once a week during the summer my mother would take my sisters and I to the library where we would spend hours pursuing the library shelves hunting for the next book to take home and read. This was one of my favorite summer traditions that I’ve continued with my small family. Though we don’t stay all day at the library-… View Post
Living in California means my kids and I frequent the beach often. We’ve gone to the beach many times over the last two years and we’ve come up with some go-to’s when visiting the beach. Summer is here so whether you live close to the beach or plan to visit- I have a list of your must-haves to make your… View Post
I remember being so excited to announce that baby number three was due for her eviction (ahem… I mean induction)! It was thrilling and a little overwhelming, but we definitely couldn’t wait to meet our little stinker. 🙂 With a new baby on the way, I wanted to give my hubby something special for him to help us cope with… View Post
Everyone loves a good summer snack, especially when it can be consumed all year round! With the kids out of school, we have been a little creative with our snack choices. And keeping up with healthier options can be tricky especially when you’re constantly on the go like we are. A family favorite is these No-Bake Chocolate Cinnamon Protein Bites…. View Post
Have you ever made a dinner that looked and tasted super-fancy, yet was WAY easy to make and healthy? It’s a great discovery, right? You’re in luck- this Lemon Parmesan Salmon is one of those dinners! This bright flavorful dish gives the feel of an herb-encrusted salmon without the carbs from breadcrumbs. The crusty texture is still there though and… View Post
With kids home from school all summer long, making a plan and organization is key! All in one place we’ve compiled all of our favorite printables that come in extra handy for Summer. We want to share them here with you, so you can create an epic Summer! Enjoy our free Summer printables: Summer Weekly Planning Sheet: First and foremost,… View Post
