Something is shifting in my life, and I am going with it. It’s not easy, but it’s simple… Does that make sense? Shifts can be subtle. They can even be something we think we are engaged in only to realize after time passes and we look back – that we haven’t been. This shift I am referring to is one of ‘RECEIVING.’ About a year ago, I participated in a brief coaching program where I learned the phrase “I receive my life with ease and grace.” For weeks afterward, it became my breath prayer. I noticed amazing things happening that were completely out... (Read More ...)

I saw an email recently from my kids’ school that they have off on March 8 and 9. “Oh no!” I thought. “I need for them to be in school those days!” Hmmm…. Not exactly the response I would like to have. Sure, we all have that reaction sometimes. In fact, there are many times when my kids are fighting, whining, or just generally annoying me when I think, “GO TO COLLEGE.” But I don’t like feeling that way. I think as moms, we experience the gamut of emotions with our kids (and ourselves) on a daily basis. The image often doesn’t match up... (Read More ...)

I always get a little sentimental around Valentine’s Day. It could be because my birthday was supposed to be on that day, and when my mom came home from delivering me, my grandmother had made a beautiful heart cake. All my life, on Valentine’s Day, my mom would say, “DD, you were supposed to be born today!” (She called me DD.) I always loved that, but now, as a mother myself, understand it even more. Sentimentality, that is. Here is how I see my children: This is how a big part of me still relates to them. Cherishing every last morsel of their innocence; going to great... (Read More ...)

Meet our Life Balance Expert, Christine Martinello, founder of The Momager Club! Christine is a best selling author who recently launched her online club, The Momager Club, which aims to help women live their best lives in community and with each other. She brings both deep wisdom and silliness to her club (after all, life is heavy enough!!), and inspires everyone she meets. We asked Christine what’s chic for her, and here’s what she said: What makes me feel chic on the outside right now is ruffly cashmere sweaters and plush scarves. I recently bought myself two decadent sweaters –... (Read More ...)

I LOVE poetry, and wanted to share this with you. Whether you are in the midst of raising babies or toddlers, your house is quiet while your kids are at school, or you are working in the work world, all moms need some quiet time to connect with their souls. Here is a beautiful reminder from poet Eunice E. Cerezo: Rest in the Beauty of Silence  Invite yourself into a place of stillness  Tap into a deeper source of wisdom  Where the answers to your questions  Are as close to the beat of your heart  And the place of serenity  Is as close to the stillness of your mind  Here, in the quietude,... (Read More ...)