Wry and Retro–Crissy’s not only beautiful, she has life experience…she’s been there. Cruise through life as though you’re the coolest cat in the neighborhood and flip the bird to any kill-joy who points out your training wheels.
Travel with Teens and a Thule Modern cars are not created for large families. On a recent family trip, I found myself with five children and a car designed for 3 children maximum. Roof box to the rescue! I discovered my … Read More
I can cross Spring Break with 5 vomiting Kids off my bucket list now. I admit, mindfulness is being challenged today. I am visiting my sister’s home with my three children and two of my nieces. All 5 children have a … Read More
I’m on a mountain road trip in the Kootenays, BC with five darling girls–Yes, in Nelson BC. We braved high mountain passes to reach the girl’s Auntie T. Auntie T is like a fantasy Auntie to her nieces. If Pippi … Read More
Sometimes you must deal with dog aggression head-on: teach them to meditate! That’s why I put my dogs in Club Zen–Mindfulness training for dogs. Here’s a peek at what my dog boys get up to during mindfulness class: Fernando: She … Read More
On some Monday’s I’m going to share a little tip on how to bring mindfulness into the lives of you and your child. For my first Monday’s MIndful Tip I am suggesting the game of chess. Don’t panic, I’m not suggesting … Read More
When I’m not writing freelance articles like this one: http://familyshare.com/the-nitty-gritty-on-how-to-survive-a-flight-with-young-children?Itemid=631 –I am writing fiction. I’m finishing the final edit of the second novel in my middle years’ fiction series. All the books in the series take place in BC and … Read More
Sometimes a mom needs a taste of Disney, a small taste–five minutes worth. My daughter gave me a Lush bath bomb for Christmas. I usually put nothing in my bath (save a few drops of essential lavender oil) as I … Read More
The seasons are changing again. As a Canadian, this means a lot to me. My entire life style changes with the seasons. This is especially true as I live in the Okanagan region of Canada. Our summers are very hot, … Read More
Why does an artist keep at it? It is the obsessive need to create along with the acknowledgement that one has deeply suffered–living outside the “normal” society model of working 9-5 for an institution and receiving a paycheck. To stop … Read More