My 5 Favorite Motivational Quotes
We all have our mantra’s, intention words and little sayings that can boost us up when we need it. As time passes, sometimes they can change. But there are a few motivational quotes out there that have withstood the test of time and are every bit applicable in today’s society as they were when they were written. They are quotes that spur conversation, thought and the evolution of humanity. They are quotes that give us a new...
How To Raise A Big Thinker
Our children are our future, of course we want what is best for them. But in today’s fast-paced, ever changing, interconnected global society, making the right choices can be really confusing. Let alone raising children while trying to figure it all out day to day and teaching them how to be conscious people… it’s hard to know what to do! So, in my opinion, one of the best gifts we can give our children, one of the most important...
7 Simple Hacks to Creating a Conscious Morning Routine for You
Written by: Evelyn Kail Edited by: Malibu Mama Loves It is everyone’s goal to have a productive and fun day. Being productive means getting the work done in the most effective way, in the fastest time possible and always leaves us feeling strong. To be able to achieve that goal, you need to have the right mindset, and the right conscious morning routine! Mornings are the most important part of the day, for so many reasons. Your mood...
Family Travel: Voluntourism: What Is It & Is It For Us?
We have all heard about voluntourism, a travel trend that began in the early 2000’s, but what exactly is voluntourism beyond traveling to another community and volunteering? What is Voluntourism? Voluntourism is the term for volunteering while on vacation or traveling to a specific location to volunteer for a period of time. It can take many shapes such as building homes in developing communities, teaching English (or your native...
5 Conscious Cold Remedies
It seems we are right in the middle of cold and flu season. Thankfully, my crew has so far escaped it, but many of our friends haven’t… This year, instead of reaching for that nasty bottle of over-the-counter symptom suppressant, why not try to heal and relieve what is causing the problem? Because those ugly symptoms we all experience with a cold actually are a good sign, believe it or not. They are a sign that our immune systems are...
4 Conscious Hacks To Creating A Healthy Morning Routine With Your Kids
It is the middle of the school year, it has been cold and icky out and yup, our morning routines have become lazy… leaving us running, yelling last-minute, frazzling all of us! Our mornings start off nice and cozy when the kids jump into my bed for a snuggle and a show until I realize we need to be out the door in 10 minutes and lunches are not made, bags are not packed, no one is dressed – let alone hair and teeth brushed! Then the...
Family Travel: Los Angeles – Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Last Sunday, thanks to SoCal Museum’s Free-For-All day, I took the kids for an adventure into LA to visit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Don’t worry if you missed it, I am sure there will be another one – you can keep up with SoCal Museum’s calendar of events here. Plus there is another way to visit for free… but we will get to that in a minute! The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the...
5 Ways To Celebrate The Lunar New Year 2017
Happy Lunar New Year’s Eve 2017! This Lunar New Year brings us the year of the rooster and as many people all over the world are preparing to celebrate the coming of a new lunar year, I thought it would be fun to share how we are celebrating it here in Southern California! What is The Lunar New Year? Also called The Chinese New Year, it is the longest and most important traditional celebration in the Chinese Calendar. It is the same...
Family Travel: Los Angeles – La Brea Tar Pits
Did you know that sitting right in the heart of LA is one of the world’s most famous archeological dig sites providing a unique look into what life was like during the ice age? The La Brea Tar Pits were discovered in 1875 when a man called William Denton visited the area and found the tooth of a saber-toothed cat here. This was the first known recording of a fossil found in this area and was enough to gain the attention of...
Why I Chose Approved Carpet Care – A Review
There are several options for carpet cleaners in the Malibu, Thousand Oaks area, but there really is only one good choice. I discovered this recently when I was moving and needed to have my carpets cleaned. As I began my research into professional carpet cleaning, I was surprised at what I learned – check out 6 reasons to have your carpet professionally cleaned – and I was overwhelmed by finding a good, quality carpet cleaner...