There are so many little things we can do to save energy and save money at the same time! One simple thing we do is use natural light. The photo above was taken in the bathroom under a skylight. Instead of automatically reaching for that light switch when we enter a room, we acknowledge that there … Read more
Has the word meditation been coming up a lot for you? Maybe you’ve heard that meditation might help you with anxiety, sleeplessness, or some other issue? Does it conjure up an image of flowing robes or a sitting in the lotus position? Do you worry that it conflicts with your religious beliefs? Is the idea perhaps … Read more
Starbucks emailed me on April 19th with a photo of a pink and blue frappuccino with sparkles on top. It didn’t appeal to me at all because it looked like a cup of candy, but I showed Offspring the picture and told her that Starbucks had named it the The Unicorn Frappuccino®. Despite the fact that they … Read more
My parents organized a family trip on WestJet to Loreto, Mexico for the Group of Seven as they like to call us. I’ve been single parenting and traveling with my parents since Offspring was tiny, and this was the second time my sister joined us with her two kids on a trip since she started single parenting. The first … Read more
Every day I remind my daughter of the advice Ella’s mom (that other Ella) gave on her deathbed, “Have courage, and be kind.” Kindness and inclusion go hand in hand, and it’s our responsibility as parents to instill these qualities in our children. Today I want to share a kickstarter campaign for a book … Read more
You may think that minor changes to your routine aren’t going to yield the kind of results you’re hoping for, but you CAN begin to upgrade your lifestyle by simply drinking more water. Offspring and I just returned from a fun 10 day getaway to Palm Springs. As defined by Meredith from That’s Inappropriate, we were … Read more
If you’re planning a trip to the desert, be sure to make time for a ride up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the world’s largest rotating tram car. This is an adventure suitable for any time of year. The temperature at the top is on average 30 degrees cooler than it is at the valley … Read more
Healthier Choices You’re faced with too many choices every day. We all are. There are times in my life (hello PMS) when I close my eyes and am immediately transported to a path I didn’t choose. I see myself reclined on a massive polar bear skin rug where a rugged millionaire is feeding me an endless … Read more