by Sarah MarkleyMost of us do not have the luxury, like our children, of taking the whole summer “off” from life. We have deadlines to meet, dirty diapers to change, and duties to fulfill. Let’s face it, sometimes summer doesn’t feel like the beautiful sabbatical it once was when we were kids. The idea of […]
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No one wants to turn on the stove to make tomato sauce in the summer. And, while the tomatoes are ripe, it’s the best time to try your hand at a fresh, uncooked tomato sauce. All of the ingredients in this sauce are raw. The only thing you need to cook is the pasta — […]
{Photo by Kate Marzo} When your children can swim independently, the word vacation takes on a whole new meaning. Relaxing at the pool while my kids wear themselves out with cannonballs is my happy place. Here are some fun items that I keep seeing at the swimming spots we’ve hit so far this summer. 1. […]
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It’s no secret that backbending can be energizing! After being stagnant all day, stretching out the spine, and thus opening up the heart center, can send waves of energy through your entire body. Notice your body after a series of backbends…You may feel happy! Our spines are meant to be flexible and support us in every […]
Raising bilingual children might seem like an intimidating process. But whether you are living abroad, have a second language in your home or family, or are trying to teach your kids multiple languages just for fun, those little brains absorb and retain so much information, so why not give it a go? Not only is learning […]
As summer approaches, and the weather gets warmer, you might find the thought of cooking over a hot stove and eating a hearty dinner each night unappealing. While the weather might be telling your stomach to skip a hot dinner and head out to your local ice cream shop, it’s important to maintain eating well-balanced […]
When Christine and I launched Minimalist Parenting, interviewers inevitably asked us: But aren’t you afraid "minimalist parenting" will lead to lazy, unmotivated kids? It’s not a bad question. How can kids come to know their capabilities without a push (sometimes a firm one) out of their comfort zones? Kristen Howerton wrote a fantastic piece about why […]
Finding a go-to dress for summer’s seemingly endless wedding season becomes even more of a challenge when you’re fitting a growing belly. “It’s definitely difficult because your body is changing, and you’ve never had to dress this way before,” says Robin Saperstein, a Los Angeles-based stylist whose main clientele is moms. “You just need to […]
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Summer fitness! Easier in some ways (sun, warmth) but harder in others (lack of school year routine, vacation "breaks). If you’re looking for support, the next session of "Home Sweat Home" — my friend Alisa’s 8-week online strength training program — is about to begin. Alisa is a fabulous personal trainer and motivator extraordinaire, and […]
Hello, Jetsons! The Boon Flair High Chair is both mod and low maintenance. A one-piece seat means easy-to-clean nooks, and a button at the base adjusts the height to fit dinner tables and breakfast bars. No wonder celebrity moms, Lisa Ling and Melissa Joan Hart, are fans. ($280, amazon.com) Pull up a (high) chair that […]