Every Halloween I make chili in the crockpot. After school and work, we would have dinner before we went trick-or-treating. One October after my son had left for college, I mentioned the possibility of not making chili on Halloween. Upon hearing that, my daughter (tearfully) insisted I keep the tradition. It was then I realized the importance of traditions. … [Read more...]
What is this thing called play?
Brené Brown says, "If we want to live a Wholehearted life, we have to become intentional about cultivating rest and play, and we must work to let go of exhaustion as a status symbol and productivity as self-worth." It may surprise you to know that play is critical to success and happiness for both children and adults. Knowing how we adults need reminders to slow down and relax, I put together a short video where I dig a little deeper into the characteristics of … [Read more...]
Why It’s Okay to Play
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” ~John Lubbock, The Use Of Life Busyness is as American as apple pie. Many pride themselves on endless "to-dos." … [Read more...]