Conscious Parenting

Apr17

9 Ways to Find Your Passion Sooner Rather Than Later

Posted on Apr 17, 2016

When we become parents, our passions in life take a back seat, change… or just get forgotten! Not having something of our own to be passionate about in life can leave us feeling bored and unfulfilled, even as busy parents. So carve some time out and try the following exercises to find what makes you passionate as a parent! 9 Ways to Find Your Passion Sooner Rather Than Later Write down all of the things that make you feel something...

Apr12

7 Gadgets Every Mom On-The-Go Needs

Posted on Apr 12, 2016

Technology never ceases to amaze me. Inventors are out there creating things every day that really do make our lives better. I feel like every time I google ‘latest gadgets’ I find someone has created something to solve a problem I have had! It is incredible. With Mother’s Day rapidly approaching, I thought I would share my top 8 gadgets that have made my On-The-Go MomLife that much easier this year! 7 Gadgets Every Mom On-The-Go...

Apr10

Why Every Mom Needs A Break

Posted on Apr 10, 2016

We love our children more than anything in life. However, the Momlife is tricky. Carrying the responsibility of another human being (or several other human beings) is a tremendous task whether you are a stay-at-home mom, work-at-home mom or are a 9-5 career mom. It means you are on duty, 24 hours a day. It means you have a long list of things to worry about. It means you will need a break periodically. Breaks don’t need to be long...

Apr03

7 Ways to Practice Consciousness with Your Children

Posted on Apr 3, 2016

I have always taught my children to be conscious, right from day 1. After all, my own consciousness was awakened when I became pregnant and began taking a really good look at my lifestyle. I spent the time pregnant and their first years learning about which foods benefit us and how to clean our house and our bodies without turning them into a toxic wasteland… I spent their toddler years learning to appreciate all of the little things...

Mar31

12 Mother Son Day Trip Ideas

Posted on Mar 31, 2016

Spending one-on-one time with each of my children is one of my favorite things about parenting. Recently I posted 12 Mother Daughter Day Trip Ideas so today I want to share our 12 Mother Son Day Trip Ideas with you! 12 Mother Son Day Trip Ideas 1. Museum/Lunch Out Mother Son Day Trip Let your son pick a museum within driving distance, or for littles choose an interactive children’s museum, and you pick the restaurant. Enjoy the museum...

Mar25

A Day Trip On The Fillmore Easter Train

Posted on Mar 25, 2016

My in-laws usually spend the Easter Holiday with us so I am always pressed to find a fun way for all ages to celebrate after our traditional egg hunt and morning activities. I had heard about the Fillmore Easter Train so I looked into it thinking it might be something that grandparents can enjoy with young grandchildren (plus us parents may actually get some time to relax too!). Fillmore is a town that is about an hour north of Malibu...

Mar11

12 Mother Daughter Day Trip Ideas

Posted on Mar 11, 2016

If you are anything like me, it is Friday before I even realize Monday is over! Time flies fast in the parent life and before you know it our kids will be off to university or work or to travel and we will be on to the next phase of our lives – remembering these good ol’ days! Between play dates, family travel plans, school, work, swimming, tennis, homework… I could go and on… it is hard to find one-on-one time with each child. As a...

Mar08

City Moms Pass in LA

Posted on Mar 8, 2016

I can remember moving here to Southern California with 2 young children, not knowing a single person. It was both thrilling and terrifying. Kind of the same feeling as visiting a new city with your kids for the first time, except that we would be staying here!! When we were saying goodbye to my children’s pediatrician back east, who also is a family friend, I remember her telling us we would love “The Land of Everything”- what she...

Mar03

5 Awesome Family Travel Spring Break Ideas

Posted on Mar 3, 2016

It is almost that time of year again – Spring Break. A week off from school and work before summer but after the holidays. The perfect time to go on a family adventure. I love planning our spring break trips every year. Spring break is different in every school area and occurs during a shoulder season so, if you are wise to them, there are deals to be found everywhere. We have now been taking Spring Break vacations for many years....

Feb23

Family Travel: An Airport Scavenger Hunt

Posted on Feb 23, 2016

With spring break and summer travel right around the corner, many families are booking flights right now. Whether you book your flights online, like I do, or you speak with an agent, there is always the risk of a long layover or last-minute cancellations leaving you stuck in an airport with kids for a long period of time. I speak from experience when I say that if you are not prepared for this possibility, than it will be a huge...