Conscious Parenting

Sep29

5 Tips on How to Survive Multigenerational Travel

Posted on Sep 29, 2015

Traveling with the whole family is a great way to make memories and create bonds that will last a lifetime. However, if you play the role of both parent and child on the trip, as I do, it can be quite tricky. We have a trip to Palm Springs coming up with my parents. Everyone is really looking forward to it and I want it to go as smoothly as possible. Thankfully, this is not my first multigenerational travel trip! By following a few...

Sep05

5 Tips to Easing Those Back To School Jitters – Conscious Parenting

Posted on Sep 5, 2015

Getting into the back to school routine in September can be a struggle. Lazy mornings in pajamas are over. Late lunches by the pool… not again until next summer! Now we have to be up, dressed, eaten and packed by 8:30 – AM! Of course this schedule change – and structure change – can cause some stress. Here are 5 tips that I have found helpful in relieving those back to school (schedule change) jitters: #1 Tip for Back To School: Talk...

Aug25

A Family Day Trip to Ventura #FamilyTravel

Posted on Aug 25, 2015

We love day trips – especially during the summer. They are a great way to get out, try something new and explore without having to do a lot of planning or to put in a lot of travel time. This past Sunday, we drove north to Ventura, a lovely town directly between LA and Santa Barbara in Southern California. There is a beautiful harbor in Ventura, a Pier, sandy gorgeous beaches (one with a pirate ship zip line and playground on...

Aug20

5 Things to Say to Your Kids Everyday

Posted on Aug 20, 2015

Every new day presents us with an opportunity to help our children grow. We nurture them, we guide them, we make sure they have everything they need, but do we remember to actually talk to them? Beyond the obligatory I love you with eye contact that is… I try to. I do my best to choose words that not only tell my kids I love them, but words that will enable them to be the best people they can be. And is not always easy to do. But it...

Aug08

Conscious Living with Lindsey in Malibu – 8-7-15

Posted on Aug 8, 2015

Good Morning from Malibu!

Jul31

Our Midsummer Date Night at The Manhattan of Camarillo

Posted on Jul 31, 2015

Date nights are super important to every healthy, conscious relationship. Every couple needs a chance to step out of their normal routine and into a fun evening filled with opportunity to reconnect, laugh and revitalize. They are what keeps us close. They can be what keeps us sane. So why are they always the last thing we remember to do? When The Manhattan of Camarillo invited us to visit their restaurant, I realized it had been a...

Jul20

A Reminder

Posted on Jul 20, 2015

Last week I was reminded of a very difficult lesson. One that I have learned in the past, but life gets busy as a mom starting a business, this lesson got lost for a little while… I got a little lost. Last week a very special light in this world went out, unexpectedly. One that had brightened a few of my days when we were living back in Rhode Island and brought me smiles here in Malibu. One that had enriched the lives of many. She was...

Jul18

Motorola Digital Video Baby Monitor Review

Posted on Jul 18, 2015

I have always been a big fan of Motorola products so when the new MBP854Connect Video Baby Monitor with Wi-Fi® Internet Viewing was released, I was excited they chose me to test it out. My kids are not babies anymore, but a video monitor still has a lot of uses for our family. This Motorola Video Baby Monitor comes with all of the bells and whistles to alleviate even the most nervous of new parents’ stress! I was most excited by the...

Jul15

Fun Idea for Families in Santa Barbara

Posted on Jul 15, 2015

We recently visited the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens. It was on our summer bucket list to get there and a place that I had been wanting to visit for a long time. The Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens are a living museum with over 78 acres boasting over 1,000 taxa of California native plants. This garden truly illustrates the remarkable diversity of California’s flora and vegetation. In order to keep the kids busy I came up with a...

Jul12

What Conscious Living Means to Me

Posted on Jul 12, 2015

Have you heard about this Conscious Living thing? I know I am just a mom… but I do practice conscious living on a level that works pretty well for my family and I want to share this gift. I find it is a peaceful way of living that brings true happiness to myself and my children – hopefully hubby too. So what exactly do I mean when I talk about conscious living? Here is what conscious living means to me Conscious Living means loving...