{Live} Mindful Moment #1: Labor Day Weekend in Pajaro Dunes
September 5, 2011 in All Posts, Live, Mindful Moments, Outlaw Posts
Well, it’s time for yet another trip to Ireland. (I know, it’s like I’m always there, isn’t it?) When I return, I hope to wow you with photos of my sister-in-law’s custom Vivienne Westwood gown and one-a-kind Christian Louboutin stems. Until then… Stay tuned for some new fun reading and math games, sensory play discoveries, two [...]
I’m not a totally starstruck kind of person, but I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I do love up close and personal celebrity encounters. Recently, I had the opportunity to preview Chazz Palminteri and Andie MacDowell’s latest film, Mighty Fine, and chat with Mr. Palminteri and Rainey Qualley afterwards. It was so cool! [...]
This week I’ve been coveting out-of-the-ordinary rings, like these Dior “Oui” rings: Source: lefashionimage.blogspot.com via TheOutlawMom on Pinterest this social media heart ring: Source: lieslmade.tumblr.com via TheOutlawMom on Pinterest and Cartier’s recently relaunched Juste Un Clou collection of nail rings: You Might Enjoy:CRAVE IT. COVET. LOVE IT. This Week: Covet Christian Louboutin Mixed-Media Platform SlingbacksCRAVE IT. COVET. LOVE IT. This Week: Love WeddingsCRAVE IT. COVET. [...]
Happy Friday! It’s time for our playdate! We’ve been busy playing, doing a little Mother’s Day Shopping, signing up for school, and getting ready for me going back to work, so not many play posts this week. More fun posts coming next week! What have you been up to this week? Need some inspiration? Here are my faves from [...]
I don’t know why, but 3 years and 2 kids into this motherhood thing, I still think of Mother’s Day as a day dedicated to my own mother, not little old me. I’m still always surprised when the day rolls around and I realize that Hubby and the kids have already started a tradition of [...]
Need inspiration for a different take on the DIY monogram or a homemade nursery gift for a newborn? How about these Yarn Wrapped Letters: To give you an idea of how long it takes me to get around to doing any of the projects on my Crafty Bucket List, I was inspired by this, made [...]
This week, I’ve been loving the mixing of the past and the present in today’s moment, like the nostalgic photos of Irina Werning’s Back to the Future series: {Source: irinawerning.com via Alice on Pinterest} And the super cool Reel SF blog where our anonymous narrator, CitySleuth, researches and visits classic film noir movie locations in San Franciscoand photographs the buildings [...]
Happy Friday! It’s time for our playdate! We’ve been exploring our feet this week and trying to get outside more for fun activities like playing with Flower Confetti and hiking at Muir Woods: What have you been up to this week? Need some inspiration? Here are my faves from last week’s playdate … if you’ve been featured, [...]
Here’s another Screen Free Week activity that will get your kids outdoors, playing with natural objects, and jumping and giggling until they fall down trying to catch their breath: Flower Confetti We have so many fallen wisteria blooms littering our yard that I’ve been meaning to rake up (Read: look at every day and walk [...]
Need sensory play ideas for your little ones’ little toes? Head over to Childhood Beckons, where I’m guest posting about squishy, fun ways to get your child’s little piggies involved in sensory Pedi-Play! You Might Enjoy:{Play} Valentine's Day | Fun With Jello!{Live} The Heart Project{Play} Kids Co-op Playdate #4
There are enough things to worry about when you’re pregnant, being bogged down with the intricacies of when and how you can take maternity leave - and whether you’ll get paid during that time - shouldn’t be one of them. I’m pleased to bring you The Facts About Maternity Leave, an article published in the Palo Alto [...]
We’re not going screen free, but perhaps you are? If so, here are some ideas (10 for you and 100+ for the kids) to get you through the extra hours in your day this week: For The Kids 1. Try one of these 30 Active Indoor Activities 2. Try one of these 100+ Rainbow-related Activities [...]
September 5, 2011 in All Posts, Live, Mindful Moments, Outlaw Posts
Tags: beach, family, labor day, mindfulness, pajaro dunes
[...] with my children or working on a specific task. In the Mindful Monday posts, I try to share a moment or something I’ve learned, experienced or tried in the journey to becoming a more mindful [...]
Beautiful photo!!!