The month of February is all about L-O-V-E, but let’s not forget about self-love too. Take a tip from our “Mindful & Magical Me” card of the month “The Bear” and love yourself first. Below I’m sharing some of my favorite kid-friendly ways to practice self-love!
I’ve been on a protein kick lately, finding simple ways to sneak more protein into my meals and snacks. Not only has it been fun playing around with new recipes, but protein helps keep you full longer while also supporting muscle growth and repair (a perfect complement to strength training). Win, win!
These chocolate peanut butter date bites were love at first date. š And with Valentine’s Day around the corner, they are the perfect no-frills healthy sweet treat to enjoy with your loved ones (or keep ’em all to yourself)! Bonus: the kids love them too!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Bites
What You Need:
Pitted dates
Natural peanut butter (We like Teddie)
Hemp seeds
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Shredded coconut, unsweetened (optional)
Cover each date in about 1 TB of peanut butter. Sprinkle with hemp seeds and optional coconut, then top with a few chocolate chips.
Enjoy right away or store in the fridge in a sealed container!
Happy New Year, friends! I hope you’re able to take some time to slow down and reflect upon the past year. One of my favorite ways to ring in the new year is to choose three words to describe how I want to feel/what I want to focus on for the year ahead.
For 2025, my words are: magnetic, marriage & magic moments.
Without further ado, it’s time for our “Mindful & Magical Me” card of the month!
Our January card of the month is our friend The Penguin, a reminder to be yourself and get your groove on! I hope you enjoy this fun Mindful Moment with your children. Dancing is such a great way to move your body and shift your energy while having fun.
It’s officially holiday season, and I put together a little gift guide including some of my favorite holiday gifts for families āĀ featuring mindful kids, moms and even your littlest yogis. Enjoy!
Note: Includes affiliate, where I earn a small commission on some purchases.
Here’s your mindful moment to do with your child: Simply trace your hand on a piece of paper to create your own maple leaf! On each of the five lobes (your fingers), write down something or someone you are grateful for. Take time to reflect on what you wrote and share out loud.
I love this mindfulness activity for children ages 3 & up! Fun tip: for those who canāt yet write themselves, you can write for them or even ask them to draw what theyāre grateful for. The answers always melt my heart.
This past week, I had the opportunity by The Profitability Project and The Mama Ladder to enter my business for a grant given to mom entrepreneurs. For my entry, I was asked to share my WHY. The reason I do what I do.
So here goes:
My WHY = creating a brighter, kinder future for our children (and their grownups) through yoga, education and mindfulness.
Iām a firm believer in the Ripple Effect. When you have a positive impact on a child or parentās life, that good energy pours out into the world ten-fold.
Thatās why Iām on a BIG mission to spread mindfulness to as many kids, families and caregivers as possible. After all, studies have shown that mindful activities can improve focus, reduce stress & anxiety, and even boost compassion. And our children deserve a brighter, kinder future!
Thank you to all the families, kids, teachers and special people in my life for joining me on this journey! … Read More!
I love August. It’s that time of summer to slow down a tad, soak up those last beach days and enjoy all the seasonal produce.
I whipped up this gluten free pesto pasta salad the other week (using 100% ingredients from Trader Joe’s) and it was a big hit in our family. It’s easily “deconstructable” so you can leave some plain pasta or veggies on the side for those picky eaters. Not to mention, it’s easy to prep making dinner a breeze.
You can also adjust the recipe to your specific dietary needs such as leaving out the chicken sausage and cheese for a vegan option.
Gluten FreePesto Pasta Salad with Broccoli & Chicken Sausage
Ingredients:
1 lb Organic Brown Rice & Quinoa Fusilli Pasta
1 package chicken sausage of your choice, sliced in wedges
1 bag frozen broccoli
Big handful arugula
1 package heirloom cherry tomatoes
8 oz. mini mozzarella balls (I like the marinated package)
1 cup Trader Joe’s Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto (regular pesto also works)
1/2 lemon, juiced
Salt & pepper to taste
About 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
Cook the pasta according to directions. In the meantime, steam the broccoli until tender
I kicked off the week back on Great Day at 9A “Mommy Monday” sharing simple ideas to stay cool, calm & collected with your kiddos this summer.
Summer can put a lot of pressure on parents to do everything. And with no school, kids may feel over-stimulated, complain theyāre āboredā or even act out. Trust me, I feel your pain!
The good news is, there are simple things we can do as parents to help — and you donāt have to break the bank or lose your cool in the process! In this fun interview, I share:
How to create a calm down box/basket with your children
