Conscious Living

Jan05

5 Tips For Planning a Family Ski Trip

Posted on Jan 5, 2016

Ski season is well under way, for most parts of the country, and there is no time like the present to book a family ski trip! Whether you are seasoned skiers or beginners, most mountains today have everything you need for that awesome family snow adventure, you just have to get there! Planning a family ski trip is a lot easier than you think. Here are 5 tips for planning a family ski trip 1. Pick a destination together. Use the...

Jan01

2016 Wish List – Setting Intentions for the New Year

Posted on Jan 1, 2016

2016 is here and I am so excited to dive right in and get started! Many of us spend our first day of this new year setting intentions and making resolutions. Last year I decided to change the way I set intentions and resolutions. And guess what, 2015 rocked and I met every single resolution I set for myself! How I Set Intentions and Resolutions for the New Year *First, I make sure my head is in the right place! I like to focus on...

Dec31

2015 Remembered

Posted on Dec 31, 2015

I’ve just finished making my tea this chilly, Malibu morning on the very last day of 2015. The wind is whipping yet it is nice and warm in my kitchen as I sit here reflecting on what an incredible year 2015 has been – both good and bad. So many things happened that I never thought would – bombs in Paris and California, so much continued fighting between humans in the name of religion, terrorists having the ability to well,...

Dec30

How to Exercise at the Airport

Posted on Dec 30, 2015

For so long now, being stuck in an airport with a long layover has carried the stigma of a lengthy wait with nothing to do besides eat fast food and people watch. Finally the tides are changing and there is a huge group of us who have figured out how to fly fit and keep busy during that layover! Airports throughout the world are now partnering with gyms, health organizations and hotels to provide multiple fitness opportunities for...

Dec27

Mama Loves Family Traditions

Posted on Dec 27, 2015

Family traditions are something special that you do together regularly at the same time in the same way to celebrate and appreciate life. They are something to look forward to, to get excited about and they add a certain magic to our lives. I love traditions and in our family, the holiday traditions are some of our favorites. Why do I love Family Traditions? Family traditions bond the family together through giving each member a sense...

Dec25

How To Stay Happy During The Holidays

Posted on Dec 25, 2015

The holidays can be bittersweet for even the happiest of people. Some are really looking forward to it. Some are dreading it. We all just want to get through it smoothly! No matter what corner you are sitting in, the holidays will bring some trying moments. So here are 5 easy ways to stay happy during the holidays. 5 Ways to Stay Happy During the Holidays Take a 10 minute walk outside each day. Combine the vitamin D from the sunshine,...

Dec13

5 Ways Your Family Can Show Gratitude This Holiday Season

Posted on Dec 13, 2015

Being grateful is a fantastic way to live a positive, happy life. I know because I live this way. But it is more than just being grateful for what we have that makes this a lifestyle. With the 2015 Holiday Season well under way, I’d like to share 5 ways our family is showing gratitude this year. 5 Ways Your Family Can Show Gratitude This Holiday Season #1 of 5 Ways Your Family Can Show Gratitude This Holiday Season Show gratitude by...

Dec09

20 Gifts Your Children Will Never Forget

Posted on Dec 9, 2015

Tis the season to be jolly! I love this time of year, there is magic in the air, goodwill towards strangers and love all around. When I think back to my childhood holiday memories, the best memories are of our family holiday traditions. Sure, I remember the Christmas I got a specific gymnastics leotard I really wanted, or the time I got a clock radio that I had been wanting for 8 months but beyond that, I don’t really recall many of...

Dec06

5 Things Happy Parents Do Regularly

Posted on Dec 6, 2015

Being the mom of Irish Twins, the last 8 years have really brought a lot of challenges my way. Not only with figuring out how to raise these two little people who are basically twins on slightly different schedules, but also in keeping my marriage fresh. Add in relocating across the country when they were toddlers, not knowing a single person where we were moving to and let’s just say it has not been easy! What has helped me with all...

Dec03

Let It Snow at The Four Seasons Westlake Village, CA!

Posted on Dec 3, 2015

It’s that time of year again! There is wonder in the air and holiday cheer is everywhere. Especially at The Four Seasons Westlake Village! The Let It Snow Event is magical – check out a little video we made on last year’s opening night – I was so excited to read about some fantastic new additions this year, like their Winter Wonderland Package. With this weekend package deal, you get more than all of the amazing luxury amenities that...