Buddha said: "You, yourself, as much as anybody else in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." As much as I know about the importance of self-care, one thing that has been a roadblock and challenge is "mom-guilt."  The premise behind self-care is obvious - we all deserve a little time and it's worth the effort to take care of ourselves.   Read More

I'm starting to see what people mean when they say de-cluttering and focusing on beautifying your home environment makes a real difference in your life. Read More

I randomly stopped at the bagel shop today after dropping off the kids at school, because I was craving a doughy, buttery bagel (more on deconstructing cravings in another post)... as I was ordering, the person behind the counter said "Morning" with a warm smile.  I politely smiled in return, saying good morning, and went to get my coffee.   Read More