Apple Secrets in September
The light is golden and the shadows are a bit longer, welcome September! This time of year I feel particularly connected to nature and my own back yard. Mason jars are being filled, pickles fermenting and warmer layers coming out of storage bins. Each year I try to bring an experience of autumn to my…
Read MoreCommunity Supported Postpartum
If you are a parent you already know that all the cute onesies given to you at your baby shower/birth blessing paled in comparison to the home cooked meals delivered to your door postpartum. The diaper wipe warmer and stuffed elephant were sweet, but the friend who picked up your groceries and washed your dishes…
Read MoreRecovering Your Core Postpartum~4 Quick Tips
For All Postpartum Mamas CARING FOR YOUR BODY AFTER HAVING A BABY Hello Postpartum Mamas! You are working so hard at being a mom, and you are probably wondering how you will take care of your body, yet it may be last on your list of to-dos. Our job is naturally physical. Feeling good in…
Read MoreBedtime Rhythm
Sweet Bedtime WINDING DOWN Ah, bedtime…it’s such a sweet time to connect with our children. We read, we rock, we light candles, we sing lullabies, we say our prayers and thank yous, we snuggles, tuck-in and kiss goodnight. And sometimes we fall asleep, it’s hard not to after all of that relaxing nurturing. Do…
Read MoreAugust
Summer and Spaciousness SPACIOUSNESS You know what my worst feeling is? Rushing. It is my biggest challenge opportunity for growth to remain calm and easy when I am meeting a specific start time. Being a nor-easter, punctuality is in my bones, and living in northern California I’ve learned to embrace the culture of going with the…
Read MoreThe Last Days of Summer
Fun ways to enjoy the last days of summer with your family AS SUMMER COMES TO AN END.. As summer’s end is drawing close an urge for busyness may be creeping into your consciousness. Back to school preparations, getting that last trip in before autumn and getting involved in community activities may start filling…
Read More5 Quick Tips for Mini-Moments To Refresh Your Spirit Through The Day
Keep a hydrosol spritzer near your sink. When you wash your hands through the day, give yourself a spritz, breathe deeply. Keep a small bowl of written affirmations by your mirror. First, create or buy some lovely affirmations and put them in a pretty bowl or basket. When you are in front of your…
Read MoreRoasted Carrots with Cilantro Carrot Top Pesto
Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top and Cilantro Pesto We harvested our first carrots of the season this week and I like to use the whole carrot and the top in this easy recipe. Cilantro is full of vitamins, minerals and supports detoxification. Carrot leaves (tops)are highly nutritive, rich in protein, minerals and vitamins. They contain…
Read MoreThe Motherhood Letters #8: Mamas on the Sidewalk
This is #8 in The Motherhood Letters, a monthly feature by author Jessica Rios. Rooted in universal themes of motherhood, Jess shares the essence of her unique art of mothering through letter writing. You can learn more about Jess and her work in the author box below. To the Two Mamas Watching Me Walk Down the…
Read MoreBanana Oat Bars
This recipe is so good for so many reasons! It’s easy to make. It freezes beautifully for a double batch. It is sweetened with only fruit, can be made Gluten Free and/or Vegan. I love to add it to my postpartum meal delivery because oats are a nutritive and you can riff on the recipe…
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