It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
Dear Kiddos, I stalled on writing this letter because I had hoped maybe we were overestimating the power behind this Coronavirus pandemic, but I should've known better. As history has shown us, pandemics don't just "go away" quickly. We're in for the long haul, so it's time for me to collect … Continue Reading..
Every Earth Day, our family tries to celebrate by doing something -- whether it's picking up trash outside or finding materials in our home to repurpose. We should be celebrating our earth daily, but having a special day to celebrate is the perfect excuse to get out there and make a … Continue Reading..
And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still.And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think differently. … Continue Reading..
I don't know about you, but the panic with COVID-19 has me torn. On one side, I feel anxious and concern due to the unknown. I thrive with plans, routine, and being around people. Social isolation is basically the most depressing thing ever for an extrovert like myself. Yet the silver lining is … Continue Reading..
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. John Muir One thing we love to do as a family is get outside and play intentionally on Sundays. No phones {except for a few photos} -- just us chatting, walking our dog, and making memories. We've been focusing on … Continue Reading..
It's no secret, kids that are taught to be responsible grow up to be adults that are responsible. If you're the type of parent that does everything for your perfectly capable child, you aren't doing them any favors for their future. Science has shown chores not only promote responsibility, but … Continue Reading..
One of my absolute favorite parts of living where we do in Livingston County is being close to two fantastic universities, namely, University of Michigan and Michigan State University. Not only are both fantastic schools to attend, but they both have tons of amazing and FREE programs and events. … Continue Reading..
I'm seeing a few signs of myself getting older, and one is how much I love soup and tea these days. There's nothing that brings me greater joy than sitting and listening to classical while I make some soup and crank out some work. Somewhere this year I went from 35 to 75, and I'm not offering any … Continue Reading..