Monthly Archives: April 2010

Positive Parenting Tip: What’s on TV?

Our Yogi Parenting audio tips are presented every Friday by Michaela Turner, BS Ed, CYKT, YKT, Co-creator of the Yogi Parenting course. Listen to this :15 AUDIO TIP: If you are ready for parenting to be easier, more fun and less stressful, sign up for a free Yogi Parenting lesson.

Practical Mommy’s Impractical Art Project

Step 11: Breathe “Tango music” is traditionally played by an orquesta típica, including two violins, a piano, a doublebass, and two bandoneóns. The bandoneón is like an accordion that has bellows and buttons. It breathes. And because it is the bandoneóns that keeps the beat, the dance breathes too. I took a workshop with Fernanda Ghi…

How To Wear: Chain Necklace, 4 Ways

A chain necklace, whether in silver or gold, is such a functional accessory. You may be surprised at the mileage that racks up from one simple chain! Learn how to wear it multiple ways with ease from your wardrobe stylist! — Expert Mommy, Catherine Horgan

Zen Mommy Minute: Start a Book Club with your Child

Take time to make time with your children. Special time. One on one time. They are only this age ONCE and if they still WANT to spend time with you, now is the time to make that happen.

How to Make Spinach Lasagna

Spinach Lasagna Whether you are making the only spinach version or the spinach with meat version, homeamade lasagna is quite easy. I usually try to make an extra pan as it actully tastes better the second day! Spinach Filling 2 lbs small curd cottage cheese (may substitute Ricotta cheese if desired) 2 – 10 oz…

How to Pick the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

In case you missed my segment on KMOV4 on Friday, we shared some ideas from some inventive and ingenious MOMS for Mother’s Day Gifts. I chatted with Matt Chambers about some really great products at 5:45 of this video. For more information on these super cool moms and their great products, click the links below:…

Positive Parenting Tip: A Hat?!?

Our Yogi Parenting audio tips are presented every Friday by Michaela Turner, BS Ed, CYKT, YKT, Co-creator of the Yogi Parenting course. Listen to this :15 AUDIO TIP: If you are ready for parenting to be easier, more fun and less stressful, sign up for a free Yogi Parenting lesson.

Practical Mommy’s Impractical Art Project

So for-EVER, I’ve been struggling with boleos. Boleo is often translated as “whip” because of the whip-like effect of the Argentine bola (the equivalent of the American lasso). It’s “I’m going this way! Wait! No, I’m not.” And the result is exactly that action-delayed-reaction of a whip. It’s spontaneous fun. It’s letting go at the…

How Do You and Your Kids Deal with Conflict?

Does your child use his or her “big voice” with you? And if so, how do you respond? In this video Zen Mommy and Practical Mommy talk about…

How to Vacation in Sunny California on a Dime (and a Credit Card)

Last year, we flew to sunny San Diego, California for our spring break. It was my big idea for a really frugal vacation because we could use frequent flyer miles. But like many of my big budgeting ideas, they don’t always work out.