10 Things Happy Couples Do Everyday
Is there really such a thing as happily ever after? All of our childhood movies end promising it to us, but they never actually showed it… So is there some secret to happily every after? Are there really happily married couples out there? Yes! And by choosing to do these 10 easy things that happy couples choose to do every day – you can be happily married to! 10 Things Happy Couples Do Everyday 1 of 10 Things Happy Couples Do Everyday...
5 Days Til Fiji!
Remember way back in March when I told you we would be headed to Fiji soon? Well, after many months of planning, we are 5 days away from taking a trip that I have dreamed about since I was a child. I can’t wait to experience the exotic sites, smells, and tastes with the adventure and romance of Fiji. 3 amazing resorts are sponsoring us to come visit Fiji for a second honeymoon and share our experience with you! Here, have a look at...
5 Life Lessons My Childhood Travel Taught Me
Some of my happiest memories as a kid are from when our family was traveling. My mother had us booked on all kinds of adventures for most weekends and vacations and we loved it! At the time, I just enjoyed the ride – mostly! But now, looking back, I realize that our travels had a much bigger impact on me than I thought. Here are 5 Life Lessons My Childhood Travel Taught Me #1 of 5 Life Lessons My Childhood Travel Taught Me To broaden...
How to Stop Making Excuses and Start Making Plans!
We all have at least one – that elusive dream life/job/mate/trip/shiny object… So why is it very few actually ever achieve their dream? Have you ever heard the saying “We are our own worst enemy”? There is a reason someone said that once and it is because we are. We have these great ideas, these dreams, but we are the first person in line to talk ourselves out of why we can’t possibly, really, actually live our dreams. So we occupy...
The Idea Of Perfection
For so many years, I was caught up in the idea that everything had to be perfect. I was fooled into thinking that my happiness relied upon having the perfect parents/body/clothes/friends/career/mate/house/children… the list could go on… And for a long time, I bought it. I all but killed myself trying to have everything be perfect for those I loved. If something went wrong, not to worry, I was an expert at guilting myself because I was...
5 Tips on How to Survive Multigenerational Travel
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...
5 Tips to Easing Those Back To School Jitters – Conscious Parenting
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...
A Family Day Trip to Ventura #FamilyTravel
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...
5 Things to Say to Your Kids Everyday
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...

Hi There! Let's Share ✩ Explore ✩ Awaken together! I’m a Mama, published author, biohacker, and trauma-informed life coach raising conscious kids who truly appreciate our world through travel. Welcome to the Malibu Mama Loves Conscious Living Lifestyle!





