Creating wellness through simple living
Image by balanced.crafts Several years ago, I learned about Advent Conspiracy, a group that inspires others to make Christmas and the gifts you give more meaningful. Though their campaign is geared specifically toward Christmas, it opened my eyes to how I give gfits all throughout the year. Our focus has shifted from buying stuff for people just [...]
Image by Rowdy Kittens on Flickr A few years ago, I found my first intentional living blog. I stayed up way too late, poring over every post, soaking in the natural, simple living goodness. I was hooked. And I really wanted to live in an RV. I told my husband about this awesome blog and my [...]
Guest post by Donna DeForbes of Eco-Mothering At six-and-a-half, my daughter appears to be growing into a mature, caring person. She expresses her feelings and shows compassion for others. (I‘ve even witnessed her self-regulate TV time!) Something’s apparently working, and when I consider how we raise our daughter, I suspect these six tools have been effective in her [...]
When I became pregnant with my first (and ok, second) child, I dutifully did what many other American women do – I read What to Expect When You’re Expecting, took my prenatal horse pills vitamins and did everything my OB said I should. During my third pregnancy, I wised up. I fired my doctor, really [...]
Image by barockschloss This is an updated version of a previously published post. My favorite thing about being intentional about my health is the way it leads to being more intentional in other areas of my life. Marriage, mothering, work. It’s hard to make one a priority without realizing that others need intentional attention as well. [...]
Image by College Humor This is a guest post by Jen Hume, licensed counselor. Imagine: You’re at work, busy minding your own business. Your co-worker enters, interrupts your work, and you have a disagreement about a project you are working on. Your co-worker says some things that you feel really upset about, things that you [...]
