I read a statistic recently that over half of all Americans do not make New Year’s resolutions. Putting aside the arguments that “they don’t work” (they do for some people) and “they haven’t worked for me in the past” (maybe you need to make them more specific or manageable) and “they’re stupid” (you’re entitled to […]
Self Improvement
2013 Year In Review
I’m back after a wonderful week of family, food and relaxation! I hope all of you had a joyful holiday and are ready to get back to the business of real life. I can hear some of you groaning over that thought, but personally, I love the end of a vacation. If I’ve committed to […]
Hiding The Vegetables
Edwin recently started his “picky eater” phase, and I’m now having trouble getting him to eat vegetables. I’m hoping it’s just a phase, because he used to love pureed veggies even more than the meats and fruits. But he’s started to eschew any food that comes on a spoon for things he can pick up […]
My Stay-At-Home Style Makeover, Part 2: Stitch Fix
As I wrote in last weekend’s post, I’ve been getting a little tired of my casual-mommy look. Up until last year, I spent much more of my clothing budget on work clothes, since I (1) spent more of my days there and (2) believe in dressing well for work. It’s time for a shift, however; […]
Receiving Gratitude
On Monday we talked about 5 ways to thank others. Today, we’re going discuss something most people find a little harder: allowing others to thank you. Accepting gratitude is a bit like accepting a compliment. Most people feel a little self-doubt underneath the pleasure, as if believing they don’t quite deserve it. That’s why people […]
My Stay-At-Home Style Makeover: Part I
One advantage of being a stay-at-home mom/writer is the wardrobe. I don’t have to wear uncomfortable clothing, or have the slightest bit of style. Heck, it’s actually a good idea not to get dressed in “real” clothes until I’m about to leave the house, because I’ll get baby food/cat hair on them anyway. But despite […]