- Reflections on a Simple Life
"No matter what your income, it's infinitely inspiring to slow down and see if you can recognize true abundance and prosperity, not in six and seven figure incomes, but in the physical, mental, and spiritual experience of having plenty: plenty of time and plenty of peace of mind." - Fun at SeaWorld San Diego: What You Don't Want to Miss
SeaWorld was indisputably the highlight of our San Diego family vacation last summer. And we're not alone. SeaWorld Adventure Park in San Diego is one of the most popular attractions in Southern California, and it has a little something for everyone. Here, what you don't want to miss during your visit. - What You're Thirsting For: The Health Benefits of Drinking Water
Water is a natural, fat-free appetite suppressant that contains no calories and no cholesterol. It is low in sodium, helps the body metabolize fat, helps maintain skin and muscle tone, and improves energy levels. Here's how to make sure you are getting enough. - It Does Get Easier: A Message to Mothers with (Very) Young Children
"I suppose I feel compelled to say all of this because when we can see a light at the end of the tunnel, it makes it easier to settle into our days and to enjoy them, just the way they are...: - Five Simple Ways to Build an Attitude of Gratitude
Focusing on gratitude keeps us centered and helps ward off negativity. Here are five little things we can do each day to nourish our sense of gratitude: - Nine Easy Ways to Find Cheap (and Free) Baby Stuff
Raising a baby can be expensive, but, with a little online savvy and some help from your friends, you can save bundles and even find some free baby stuff. Here's how to save money on baby and find the best baby freebies on the web. - How to Manage Your Mood with Food: A Meal by Meal Guide
Here is a meal by meal guide to eating for energy and managing your mood with food. - "Love, Mommy: Writing Love Letters to Your Baby" Book Review
Write heartfelt, meaningful letters to your babies and children with this new book. Here, Momscape founder Susie Cortright tells us what sets this parenting book apart. - A Beginner's Guide to Aromatherapy
Scientists pursue aromatherapy for its role in everything from medicine to marketing, migraines to memory loss, and relaxation to revitalization. Here is what it can do for you. - Ready, Set, Sew: How to Stitch and Embroider on Your Scrapbook Pages
Sewing and embroidery adds dimension without a lot of bulk and has the added benefit of attaching elements to the page in the process. You can sew by hand or with your machine. Both techniques are easier than you might think. Here is a simple how to. - Celebrating Life with Children in October: 22 Simple Ideas
With leaves crunching underfoot and gorgeous colors overhead, October is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Here are more than 20 simple ways you can celebrate life with your children this month. - Savoring Summertime
An essay on slowing down and savoring the summer season with your family. - A Mother's Epiphany: An Essay on Recapturing the Magic of Motherhood
A reminder of just how much our babies need us, no matter how tall they have grown. - The Abundance Principle: Simplifying Your Life by Focusing on Abundance
The abundance in your life is in your mind and your soul. It is there today. It was there yesterday. It will be there tomorrow. And it is entirely independent of your bank balance. Here are some ideas for recognizing aboundance and bringing it into your everyday awareness. - Simple Feng Shui: Eight Quick Ways to Redecorate for Your Spirit
Change your attitude by changing your living space. Here are eight quick tips you can use today. - Herbs for Health: What You Need to Know About Herbal Supplements
The popular herbal potions of today promise better sleep, less fatigue, reduced anxiety, even help in the battle against depression. Here's a primer. - The Surrender of a SuperMom
In all of our efforts to prove our own Supermom skills, let us remember that it is sometimes rather endearing when we can not. To remember that may be to regain a lot of energy and a lot of time. - True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive Ideas
Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey bottle of perfume, but it takes creativity, forethought, and time to be truly romantic. Here are 10 ideas to get you started. - Seven Tips for Working at Home With Kids
You can stay at home with your children while still advancing in your career. So how do you make it work? Here are seven tips. - How to Feel Better About Almost Anything
"Sitting around is stressful." I heard someone say that the other day, and I laughed. Everything stresses people out these days, I thought. But then I gave it a little consideration, and I agreed that few things are as stressful as doing nothing. - Journaling for Kids: 5 Tips to Help Your Child Start a Personal Journal
Five tips and ideas to help your children get started with personal journaling. - Daddies and Slippery Socks: A Salute to Fathers
There is just something about a Daddy. Here, we salute the fathers and grandfathers of the world. - 44 Simple Summertime Indulgences
Nurture your mind, body and soul with these simple warm weather treats. - Seven Ideas for Simple Living
Here are seven ways you can refocus on the needs of your family and create lasting memories for your kids, all while remaining attentive to your own needs as a parent. And each is designed to take 15 minutes or less. - Fourteen Simple Indulgences for Autumn
As the kids go back to school, you can go back to you: your schedule, your friends, your goals. Here are fourteen simple indulgences to celebrate this season - Activities for Toddlers: Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Enjoy Life with Your Little One
The key to having fun with your toddler is to keep it simple and spend lots of time allowing them to explore at their own pace. Here are some simple and inexpensive activities you can enjoy with your toddler. - Product Review: SpamArrest
Does this spam filtering software really work? Here is a customer review. - Journaling Prompts for New Mothers
Tips for capturing the magic of motherhood in your scrapbook or journal - Conversation Tips for Shy People
Everyone feels shy from time to time. Here are twelve tips to help you keep conversation flowing. - Revering the Crayon Marks
Ideas for recapturing the magic of motherhood. - 24 Creative Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas
The purpose of a present is to make the recipient feel treasured, and with a little special care in the gift wrap, you can do just that. Here are 24 creative gift wrap ideas. - No More Resolutions
Ditch the New Year's Resolutions this year, and try a Personal Mission Statement instead. - Planning the Preschool Birthday Party: 12 Ideas for Children Ages 5 and Under
Preschool birthday parties are joyous, but, the truth is, when my kids were younger, I tended to lose sight of what a successful birthday party really is: a memorable event that makes your child feel treasured. Now that my kids are a little older, and I have a few more parties under my belt, I do it differently. Here are some tips for throwing a birthday party for children ages 5 and under. - Holiday Stress Management: Four Tips to Help You Enjoy all the Fa La Las
Decking the halls and spreading good cheer can be stressful. Here are some tips to make sure you enjoy every last fa la la. - Christmas Traditions: 25 Meaningful Ideas for Families
The holidays are a time to revel in the gratitude and love we feel for one another. Here are 25 meaningful ways to celebrate your togetherness this season. - Six Tips for Stress-Less Holiday Shopping
I confess that holiday shopping once felt like an enormous, energy draining chore, and it was one that I dreaded all year. Now I have found a way to really enjoy it. Here are some tips to help you take pleasure in it, too. - The Short List: Some Thoughts on Time
Is there a subject more charged than that of time, especially among parents? It is the source of many of our conversations ("How are you?" "Busy!") and much of our guilt. Here are some thoughts on taming our own perception of time. - Thanksgiving Traditions: Nine Ideas for Families
Ideas for starting new family traditions, and for revering the old ones. - Treadmill Running Tips
Treadmills ensure that the runner in you never has to sit out for a season. Here are a few points to consider when you begin your treadmill running regimen. - Curtains, Pancakes and Broom Hockey: 12 Ways to Build Self Esteem in Kids
Few things are as rewarding as seeing your child glow from the inside out. Here are twelve family activities that can help boost self esteem in children. - Choosing a Theme for Your Scrapbook
Choosing a scrapbooking theme can help you stay focused
and reduce the tendency to buy more products than you'll use. Here's
help for choosing the scrapbook theme that's right for you.
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