Ups And Downs Of A Yoga Mom

Holiday Cleanse Day One

One of the negatives (or some might say positives) of hosting Thanksgiving is my house is overcome by desserts, buttery leftovers and other delicious temptations. Sunday night and Monday morning I felt sluggish, puffy and uncomfortable after a weekend eating apple pie for dinner and binging on wine and m&ms into the evening. Even more frustrating is that the pumpkin cheesecake... Read more »

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November 28, 2011 at 4:02 pm

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I Survived Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday. I love that there are no presents. I love that it is all about being with family. I love the food. I love the colors. I love feeling thankful. I love that my first born is a Thanksgiving baby. I love to host the holiday in our home. This year I... Read more »

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November 26, 2011 at 2:23 pm

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Teaching Our Little Ones to Experience Gratitude is Difficult

Every year Thanksgiving seems to mean more to me. I am incredibly thankful more and more each year for this beautiful life I am lucky to live, every single day. My kids are learning the concept of gratitude, as we talk about it often. Still, I get frustrated as this time of year also brings... Read more »

By Yoga Mom,
November 23, 2011 at 3:42 pm

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Meatless Monday: Thanksgiving Green Bean and Shallot Ravioli Salad

You know that mushy, creamy, salty Green Bean Casserole that many of our moms used to (or still) make? I could eat an entire dish of that comfort food. But, I know the cream of mushroom soup is fattening and canned green beans contain preservatives and have lost many of the healthy qualities of the original vegetable. Also, my... Read more »

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November 20, 2011 at 3:59 pm

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How to Keep Squirrels away from Pumpkins and Costco Turkeys

Somehow I blinked and the world changed from bright, colorful fall days to windy, chilly, bitter autumn and today is back to sunny and warm. This week I turned on the butt warmer in my car for the first time and bought by daughter a winter jacket. Just like my kids being unpredictable, fall weather seems similar; I never know... Read more »

By Yoga Mom,
October 21, 2011 at 12:35 pm

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Five Years

Five Thanksgivings ago I was nine months pregnant. Five Thanksgivings ago my feet were swollen, my belly was at its max and my skin was shining. Five Thanksgiving ago we were oblivious to how our simple condo living life would change. Five Thanksgivings ago I was anxious, excited, unknowledgeable and nervous. Five Thanksgivings ago I... Read more »

By Yoga Mom,
November 24, 2010 at 6:16 pm

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