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 […]
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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”
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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 they’re “bored” or even act out. Trust
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Summer is here and it’s hot hot hot. When the temperatures rise, I’m all about whatever’s easy, healthy, and doesn’t require a lot of prep (or an oven for that matter). That’s why it’s officially the summer of salads. And while the Kale Caesar Salad is our go-to, we’ve also been exploring some different recipes…including
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I was in charge of preschool snack last week and when I saw the box of ice cream cones hanging around the kitchen, I had the best idea to make these adorable yogurt cones. A healthy spin on ice cream, the cones are filled with whole milk yogurt, fresh fruit and toppings of your choice
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Did you SEE the news? This mama was featured on Great Day at 9a local CT news Monday chatting mindfulness tips & yoga poses for families! I had such a great morning sharing my work and greatest passion with the lovely Nicole Nalepa and Scot Haney. During the segment, we covered: Catch the replay
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Let me paint the picture for you. It’s time for bed, you’re at your wits end and your kid(s) are off the walls. It’s been a long day, and you’re trying hard not to completely lose your sh*t. So you attempt everything in the books, and none of the go-to tricks are working (not even
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Being kind is cool and I always say kindness begins with what you say to yourself. Here’s the thing: kids are listening and kindness is taught, which is a big part of my WHY. How can we speak kinder to one another…to ourselves? Every kids yoga session I lead, we always incorporate positive affirmations. It’s
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In my kids yoga classes, I’m always encouraging children to shine bright like a star — to be themselves AND to be proud to be themselves. This concept typically comes natural to children…it’s innately in them…in all of us. But do you notice as adults, sometimes we dim our light? Whether it’s to make others
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Winter is here and with the cold weather, snow and school vacations, you’re likely spending more time indoors with your children. And soon enough, the cabin fever starts to creep in. After all, there’s only so many Disney movies, toddler tantrums and crafts you can handle. Trust me, I get it! If you’re looking for
