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Words of Don’t Sweat Wisdom from Kristine Carlson

On April 29, 2012, in Family Life, by LifestyleMom

I once again had the wonderful pleasure of speaking with Kristine Carlson, this time for her recently released book Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms. If you have not yet checked out the book I recommend it wholeheartedly. Each chapter offers a wonderful nugget of wisdom that you can easily apply to your life. [...]

 

Stages: Living in the Moment as This Stage Will Pass

On July 2, 2011, in Family Life, by LifestyleMom

I just sat down at a coffee shop planning to write a very different piece but couldn’t help notice a mother and her newborn baby. Seeing her cradle the baby and kiss her little cheeks and hold her neck, so as to not break her, brought back a flood of wonderful memories. My boys are [...]

 

The Gift of a Smile

On June 25, 2011, in Life Lovin' Choices, by LifestyleMom

My mom passed away 5 years ago today and more than anything I wish I could remember her smile. I loved my mom and now that I’m 11 years into motherhood I see and appreciate more and more what all she did for my sister and me. I do however think that she sadly and [...]

 

Are You Obsessed with Being Busy?

On May 1, 2011, in Healthy Life, by LifestyleMom

Have you ever noticed the typical answer to the question, “How are you?” has shifted from “I’m fine” to something like; “Fine… but busy.” Busy. The word flies around like the black flies in my kitchen. Being busy has become something of an expectation, a badge of honor. If you’re NOT busy, you must either [...]