Though the main question I hear from friends and family is “How is it GOING?”, the concerned look in their eyes and the tone of their voice says something more like “How completely insane is your life these days?!@#!!!”
Monthly Archives: February 2010
How To Live Frugally
Since our family’s move from the “secure” life in Alabama (job with a monthly paycheck) to the “exciting” life in west Texas to start a vineyard (no paycheck at all !), I have learned even more ways to be frugal. I have always tended toward frugality, but watching our savings dwindle as we have payed…
How to Make the Most Out of Errand-Running Time
How many times have you gone to the grocery store and bought everything except for what you really went there for? How about that list of errands and forgetting the videos to return or the dry cleaning for drop off? How do I know all of this? Because I have done it myself more times…
How to Decide Whether to Circumcise Your Baby Boy
One of our Expert Mommies, Dr. Cara Natterson, M.D. is featured in this informative video on circumcision. It’s a heated debate and each of these experts provides different opinions on the topic. We decided to do it but were biased by religious and cultural reasons. Although I don’t regret the decision, I’m glad I don’t…
Practical Mommy’s Impractical Art Project
Art is a generous action. It’s when a human connects with another human and makes a change. ~ Seth Godin On January 16, 2009 I was officially divorced. On January 29, I took my first tango class. I know, it’s a total cliché. I felt the need to do something I’d never done before. Argentine…
Positive Parenting Tip: Made A Mess?
Our Yogi Parenting audio tips are presented every Friday by Michaela Turner, BS Ed, CYKT, YKT, Co-Founder Yogi Parenting Listen to this :15 AUDIO TIP: — Michaela is a 30 year veteran educator and a Certified YogaKids Teacher and Trainer. She teaches yoga baby and yoga kids classes for children throughout St. Louis, Missouri. As…
How to Make a Savory Pot Roast
Savory Pot Roast- This recipe was passed to me from my Mom. There is nothing better than a delicious tender pot roast on a cold winter day! 3 1/2 to 4 lb beef round or chuck pot roast 1 can (10 3/4 oz) Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 pouch Dry Onion Soup Mix 1 1/4…
How To “BE” With Your Tweens
If you’ve been wondering about things you can do with your tween to create connection, look no further. This list of 10 fun and creative ideas…
Month One: Our Twins Birth Story
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so instead of writing our birth story for you, I’ve decided to share it with you in pictures. 37 pictures to be exact. That’s 37,000 words worth of story for you in just three minutes.
Zen Mommy Minute: Meditation with Kids
…here’s an idea you can do with your family that will bring stillness, gratitude to you and your kids. It’s a “Pebble Mediation” and all you have to do is walk outside with your children and pick up a few pebbles or rocks… the rest is easy.
