As a mommy blogger I read a lot of blogs that offer free gifts and prizes for promoting websites and programs. There have been a very select few that I have entered because I get easily overwhelmed and I strive to make sure that everything I write and everything that I do is with a greater purpose.
Lately, I’ve been discovering blogs that are so inspirational and beautiful. I’ve been sharing some of them with you via my bi-monthly e-zine. It’s been such a joy to find kindred spirits out in the blogosphere who are helping moms simplify and get back to basics.
I couldn’t resist entering this giveaway contest at simplemom.com – the giveaways are breathtaking, sweet, and, of course, simple. My favorite giveaway is the One Pearl necklace. The story behind this jewelry is so unique and heartwarming.
So, I hope you will visit simplemom.com today and submit your chance(s) to win, mama. Good Luck!


Dinner can be an enjoyable meal or something to dread. I have to admit I don’t always enjoy shopping and cooking dinner. There have been many nights when I stare blankly in the fridge and pantry at a complete loss. Last year I had implemented a system of assigning a theme for each night. So, Monday night was Mexican night, Tuesday was chicken night, etc. It made life so much easier and I never felt stumped about dinner. The kids were better eaters too because they knew what to expect.
One of the most popular questions from moms is about how I structure my days with my children.
When I became the mom of two young children, a 3 year old and a newborn, I felt like the world had fallen on my shoulders. It had taken me 3 years to adjust to being Isabel’s mom. I remember trying to figure out how I would nurture them both? Thankfully, at that time, I had the flexibility to focus my energies on mothering and home life; I had few distractions. I took it one day at a time. Three mornings each week, Isabel went to a Waldorf home nursery and that provided me with time with the baby by ourselves. Again, a heavenly time of sleepy nursing together.
Evening
These are notes sent to me in response to my latest newsletter article,
Last Thursday my husband and I had the pleasure of attending a lecture on
I sent out a message on Monday, September 14 -but somehow the video wasn’t accessible if you received my post via email. Sorry ’bout that, mamas! 






