When I first started talking to people about minimalism, they reacted with hesitation. There was the usual, “Oh, I could never do that!” to the “Are you crazy?”. The issue was that most people misunderstood minimalism, especially minimalism as...
The first alarm goes off at 4:45 a.m. with the additional bells following closely behind. My morning routine is calling me— workout, journal, and shower. Then, spending the next 45 minutes attempting waking up my son in between applying...
I normally get up at 5 a.m., so I can get a workout in...in my case, a seven-minute workout. Then, I do 10 minutes of meditation, followed by a shower. I am ready to go by 6 a.m. when...
You blink and the kids are back in school. Your house is still a mess, and you’ve yet to figure out how to make life feel less crazy. Don’t worry: you’re not alone. Back-to-school time brings lots of change...
After one my recent posts (I'm a Crunchy Mom Who Cares What My Kids Eat), I received a plethora of responses and messages requesting information and guidance around how a busy mom can actually provide healthful, clean foods to...
Life as a working mom has so many challenges, especially when school starts at 8:57 a.m., but you have to be across town and clocked into work by 8:15 a.m.. Cue the stress! That is when latchkey, before and...
I sit and write this on the eve of a new month. The pure chaos of the last couple of weeks (well, the last couple of months) has settled, and I am left to reflect. I feel completely drained...
My love of tennis growing up led to hours of practicing swings and perfecting shots. Whether it was a forehand or backhand swing, one of the keys to a good shot was where on the racket you hit the...
Once upon a time being a "crunchy" mom needed no defending. However, in recent years, it seems the tides have turned as moms make excuses and create reasons for not taking the extra step to use natural products and...
As I helped my son climb down a play structure, I saw her. From the back, she looked adorable: ankle socks, leggings, a baggy sweater, and a matching snow hat, complete with a pompon. However, when she began chasing...
In + Around Detroit
Metro Detroit Fall Activities from A to Z
As the weather cools down, and the kids are back to school, our focus shifts from those hot summer days to cozy fall adventures....
