This unsettled feeling stirs within me, continually urging me towards a UnBusy Life. Yet, this unique life we’re trying to lead is anything but simple. A friend recommended this inspiring short film ‘Alike’ to me today. As I watched, I got goosebumps — then tears began to well up… [hold my heart] Not displaying […]
A few years ago, amongst the piles of presents and wrapping paper that scattered the floor, my then 3-year-old sat down on a newly opened camp chair and declared she had had enough. It was Christmas morning and, despite having still more presents to open, she was thoroughly done. Imagine […]
These five holiday mantras will help ensure a slow and simply holiday season with your family this year. . . . Are you feeling the ‘push’ of Christmas? Holiday planning, social events, and work. Your tween telling you on a daily basis what they want from Santa and your little […]
I remember Christmas as a child being my favourite day – we were up early, ate a special breakfast as a family, opened presents, and then just hung out all day while the turkey was cooking. We’d play games and listen to old Christmas records or watch movies or just […]
This holiday season, I ask you to do something DARING — only display decorations you absolutely LOVE. Declutter Christmas decorations this weekend as you prep your house for the holiday. Grab yourself a recycling bin, a garbage can, three cardboard boxes (label them — donate, give, save). Now, let’s get started! 5 Questions […]
She stands holding up the Santa Claus table runner and asks again, “Where should we put THIS, Mama?” I sit staring at Grandma Rosie’s bright green, sequin-laden holiday monstrosity. The girls have already helped me place all of our favorite holiday decorations around the house. We’re now to the [blah] […]