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Leaving Kids Makes for a Better Mother

Leaving Kids Makes for a Better Mother
We celebrated my mom’s birthday in Big Sur, California this past weekend.  Have you been there?  It is a wooded small town next to the mountains on the ocean with seemingly ideal weather.  I haven’t yet figured out why everyone doesn’t live there. I’m aware how lucky I am to have the option of leaving... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
February 21, 2012 at 2:36 pm
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Martin Luther King Jr. Said It Best

  ‎”I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”  - Martin Luther King Jr.   You know those days when you are frustrated, tired, annoyed and overwhelmed? I get past those moments by remembering the sound of  little footsteps at the top of the stairs releasing this paper that magically floated by my feet. I... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
January 16, 2012 at 9:53 am
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Make Your Own Monday: Legwarmers

Make Your Own Monday: Legwarmers
The verdict on my feelings about the 80′s creeping its way back into our wardrobe is not in yet.  I can handle, and maybe enjoy, the off the shoulder shirts and leggings, but draw the line at neon and big hair.  Legwarmers are one of those trends that are very practical.  My daughter’s skinny body and long legs... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
December 19, 2011 at 8:30 am
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Sometimes Separating Children is a Good Thing

Sometimes Separating Children is a Good Thing
One of my favorite parts about the fact that my kids are rapidly growing older is to watch their relationship form.  Every day I am thankful that they love, look out and play with each other. Not until this weekend did I realize that sometimes keeping them together is not a good thing. While my husband was out... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
December 13, 2011 at 8:16 am
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Handmade Headband Holder

Handmade Headband Holder
In my constant quest for organization, I’ve been looking for an easy way to create order with my daughter’s endless hair accessories.  I find them everywhere from the floor to random drawers and decided we needed order. The rubberbands and bows are in a tupperware type container but the headbands are bulky and don’t fit.  I... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
December 12, 2011 at 8:24 am
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Searching for a Hiding Place for Holiday Gifts

Searching for a Hiding Place for Holiday Gifts
I really try to be a minimalist.  I feel overwhelmed by the amount of kids’ stuff crowding my house and honestly do not think my kids need anything.  But, my husband tells me I’m being a Scrooge and I should allow our offspring to enjoy the excitement of the holiday, like we did when we were little.  Per his... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
December 9, 2011 at 8:52 am
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Isn't Happy Holidays More Inclusive Than Merry Christmas?

Isn't Happy Holidays More Inclusive Than Merry Christmas?
 The day after Thanksgiving two words come out of hibernation: Merry Christmas.  I appreciate the kindness from strangers, but I don’t celebrate Christmas.  Can’t everyone say Happy Holidays; doesn’t it mean the same, yet not make others feel excluded? When driving my three year old to her friend’s house, I pointed out her beautiful Christmas tree... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
December 2, 2011 at 8:27 am
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Let Us Not Forget About Chicago Beaches

Let Us Not Forget About Chicago Beaches
This morning I should have been: 1. Working out 2. Cleaning, shopping or getting ready for my daughter’s party this weekend 3.  Dropping off and picking up the dry cleaning 4.  Getting a  car wash. 5.  Paying bills 6. Writing 7. Potty training (yep, still) 8. Tackling the never ending laundry pile You get the picture.  There... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
August 3, 2011 at 3:00 pm
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Is it Right or Wrong to Call Your Children Smart or Pretty?

Is it Right or Wrong to Call Your Children Smart or Pretty?
At the school Kindergarten meeting, the principal brought up an interesting point.  He advised the parents not to call their kids smart.  He claimed students won’t work as hard if they are always told they are smart. Reminding impressional young minds that they are intelligent can either a) boost confidence or b) create an overconfident, lazy child that doesn’t try... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
July 29, 2011 at 9:05 am
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My Child Reminded Me to Smile

My son knocked the wind out of me when I least expected it. With his words.  He asked me why I wasn’t smiling.  The reason I wasn’t smiling was I was rushing to get everyone dressed, fed and out the door to drop the kids at my parent’s house and race to make a 9 a.m. yoga... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
March 7, 2011 at 1:57 pm
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