Just start thinking about what you would like to do in 2009. Post your comment below and we can all support one another. I have a few things I would like to do:
1- Release my online babybook- my readers will be the first to preview this labor of love that I have worked on for almost 2 years.
10 CONVERSATIONS YOU NEED TO HAVE WITH YOUR CHILDREN was one of my favorite books ever. I read it in a day- the book is short and sweet. The first time I read it, I learned so much about myself. The second time I read it highlighted passages that I know I will refer back to for years to come. Now I am reviewing it, looking for important points to pass onto my readers.
I found the prologue to be one of the best parts of the book- it focuses on communicating with your child. The premise of the book is that by talking with your children- really talking with them, you create an environment of inspiration and change. It forced me to start answering and investigating when my children ask, “why?”.
The 10 chapters are:
In the spirit of the season, I am giving away two bags for my readers to enjoy. The winners are Theresa and Bryn. I selected the winners using Random.org and the list came up below:
I guess I thought allowing my kids to “live a little” would be easier for me. The other day we went to the park. My kids hopped out of the car and took off running towards the play structure. Out of nowhere, I yelled, “Hey guys, stay on the path!” My husband was there to remind me: ”We agreed to let the boys live a little. Besides, they’re really not hurting anyone in the process of running through the shrubs and dirt.” Thank goodness he was there, or I might have made the boys get back on the path.
The only explanation I have for my behavior is that I have been “hard-core” parenting for the last six or seven years. It is difficult for me to back off and let my kids just be…without constant coaching. I wonder if I am the only mom who has a hard time with NOT controlling every situation.
I have to say I am a bit overloaded with ads and catalogs this holiday season. It looks like retailers REALLY want me to buy another flat screen for $999.99. Considering most of us are too busy to sort through all of these catalogs to find something sort of cool, I want to share a link to a gift that I received and absolutely love. Take a look at Naturally Knotty totes and clutches.
I was introduced to this brand when one of my stylish girlfriends gifted me with this water proof, sand proof, spill proof (because it’s laminated) tote. The very next morning, I tossed my workout gear in and headed out to teach my spin class. I was given the bag with four pockets (pictured above) which came in handy for my keys and a water bottle and my bike shoes with clips didn’t scratch or tear the interior. Afterwards, I threw my sweaty towel along with a half open water bottle into the bag and when I came home to realize that the water had spilled, I just dumped out the contents and dried it. No damage to the bag and my life got just a little bit easier. Now here is the story on how these bags came to life: Continue reading
To show my appreciation to all of you wonderful readers, I am giving away a Naturally Knotty reversible tote. All you have to do is post a comment below. Tell me what is on your wish list for the holidays. Comments can be short, long, serious, funny or outlandish. I will take all entrants names and choose a winner using www.random.org. For every 40 entrants, I will give away 1 bag. So, if I have 41-80 entrants, I will give away 2 and over 80 I will give away 3. If we get over 120 comments I will limit the give-away to 4 bags. Each reader can only post once. The drawing will be held at 12noon Pacific Standard Time on December 14th Continue reading