The Conscious Mom's Journey

03/02/2015

What if we did just say what we meant? What we were really feeling. In kind ways, but just not hiding our vulnerabilities. Just what if? ... ...

31/03/2014

What have I been up to? Flopping. :)

Have you ever read “The Missing Piece Meets the Big O” by Shel Silverstein? It’s basically about a triangle shaped piece that tries to fit into a Pac Man shaped piece so he could roll along with Pa...

18/03/2014

Love this mom! "Your kids just need YOU. They need your best self, and when you are being that, whoever YOU are, is enough." Read. This. Post. And then feel fine about the fact that you did nothing more than make sure your daughter's favorite jeans were washed for school on St. Patrick's Day.

14/02/2014

"You don't have to be Barbie. You get to be you."

Here's a little something something I thought you might enjoy for Valentine's Day. It's a poem by 17th century clergyman and poet Robert Herrick. (Before you roll your eyes and yawn, don't let his ...

05/02/2014

New post

Several months ago, someone spray-painted "vegans" at the bottom of the stop sign in my neighborhood. It made me chuckle a little. And then roll my eyes. Every time I see it, it reminds me -- and m...

09/01/2014

Facebook wants to know what I've been up to. The answer is... eating this.

I've been trying to find something, anything, that will satisfy my cravings for something crunchy to snack on that does not include gluten, corn, onion, garlic, egg or dairy. (Not that dairy is nec...

09/12/2013

"They're not here to be at the top of the ladder; they are here to learn to climb." Love this!

I am not sitting here, 15 whole feet away from my kids, because I am too lazy to get up and help them climb the ladder. I brought them here so they co

07/12/2013

To Pizza, With Love http://wp.me/p1Fcos-9Q

Dear Pizza, It’s been several weeks since you’ve been at my house. I know we decided that it was not good for us to be together anymore — at least for a very long time while I take time to … Continue reading → [ 172 more words. ]

01/12/2013

Congratulations from Buddy the Elf! http://wp.me/p1Fcos-9L

Well, I did it. Every single day for a month. EVEN THOUGH during this month I hosted an artist open house, was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, and our car was stolen. It just proves (to myself anyway) that if you … Continue reading → [ 178 more words. ]

30/11/2013

Not. Giving. Up. http://wp.me/p1Fcos-9H

My husband’s car was stolen a couple of days ago, and I am at the very Very end of my VERY frayed rope. I have spent the day car shopping with three kids and getting the auto loan pre-qualification papers … Continue reading → [ 67 more words. ]

28/11/2013

Five Dollar Christmas Challenge http://wp.me/p1Fcos-9o

I used to love Christmas when I was single. Decorating the tree, putting up the lights, wrapping and shopping for all the gifts. But that was before. Before kids and mortgages and the stress of being a responsible adult in … Continue reading → [ 775 more words. ]

27/11/2013

The Quiltmaker's Gift http://wp.me/p1Fcos-9q

Have you seen this wonderful little book? It is perfect for sharing on Thanksgiving. The Quiltmaker’s Gift by Jeff Brumbeau is a beautiful story, both in its core message and visually stunning illustrations, of a greedy and dissatisfied king who… [ 147 more words. ]