While at Sleep Innovations' Get Rejuvenation party last month during SheCon, I was offered an exclusive interview with Olympic Medalist, swimming sensation and fantastic mom, Dara Torres, who is the spokesperson for the Get Rejuvenation pillow. I am so impressed: Dara's a natural, honest, beautiful woman and a real mom who is absolutely dedicated to her daughter, her health, and sharing with others. Her three pillars in life: sleep, eating and exercise, help her to live a balanced, healthy … [Read more...]
Healthy Living
June 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
For a while, I’ve recognized the importance of all around wellness. We all know that to have a healthy, balanced life, we need to start the day with a healthy breakfast, continue through two more well-rounded meals and a healthy snack, or two, during the day, and get fair amounts of exercise. And, if you’re an active reader of my blog, you also know that I’m a firm believer of me-time equaling wellness. Oh my goodness. Reading through that list, and knowing that’s just the edge of all a … [Read more...]
Attempting an allergy-free garden
June 10, 2011 By 3 Comments
I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour conducted by Clever Girls Collective on behalf of Claritin®. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program. I remember the first time I was inspired by a garden. It was our first wedding anniversary (yikes! Almost 10 years ago!) and we found a beautiful place in town for brunch. We sat out back on the most romantic patio with trickling water, old brick and stone, and light, pretty flowers and vines--everywhere. Living in the … [Read more...]
31 Days of Pink: take the challenge
October 1, 2010 By 5 Comments
I'm taking the challenge: For the month of October I'll be wearing something pink to raise Breast Cancer Awareness. Created by Audrey McClelland of Mom Generations, she was joined by Whitney from Mommies with Style, Colleen of Classy Mommy and Vera from Lady and the Blog. Will you take the challenge? Join in and pledge to wear pink every day in October. … [Read more...]
Traveling without children: I survived
July 19, 2010 By 7 Comments
Last week, I posted about my fear of traveling without my children. I'm grateful for all of the feedback, advice and virtual hugs. Unfortunately, none of it worked, but I don't think any of the respondents actually expected it to. The night before I left for the Yahoo! Motherboard Summit, I cried. I cried to myself. I cried to my husband. I picked up the phone about 7 times, ready to apologize for not being able to come. My stress affected my husband. He finally told me he was offended by my … [Read more...]
Family Communication: Highs/Lows
July 14, 2010 By 14 Comments
I have this friend therapist. She suggested a fabulous idea that helps to teach families to communicate. It also helps children, and often parents, express their feelings and learn more about ways to deal with emotions. We call it High/Low. Image by Jane Costa Lima via Flickr Each night at dinner, we take turns sharing our high and low points of the day. Also known as favorite and least favorite, thumb up or thumb down, and best and worst, everyone is asked to share on their turn. Even the … [Read more...]
