The Magical Moments of Life
It’s easy to get caught up in the drama and urgency of daily life.
Too often we lose sight of what is really important. The little things, the simple pleasures, what I call life’s magic moments.
We all have them, but what’s magic to one doesn’t necessarily make the list of another. Give a thought to some [...]
How To Be A Fabulous Host(ess)
Whether you invite people into your home for an overnight stay, a week get away or longer, I have a simple way to make your guests feel right at home.
A welcome basket can easily be put together and the small gesture can will leave a lasting impression.
7 Things That Were Better Before They Got “Better”
There’s no stopping advancement. Tools are becoming more sophisticated and everything seems to be getting faster, more efficient, more compact or hands-free.
But there are some things that were just fine the way they were, in fact some things were better before we made it “better”.
1. Coke. Coca-cola in a glass bottle. This not only looks cooler [...]
Do You Fake It?
Enthusiasm that is!
There are certain things I really enjoy doing. Things I can get excited about and am enthusiastic about. Things like photography, writing, sewing, gardening and organizing. But there are also things I don’t really have an interest in yet I know others do.
So what do you do when someone comes up to you [...]
Start Today For A Greener Tomorrow
This post is part of Blog Action Day 09 – Climate Change.
You must be the change you wish to see in the world. – Mahatma Gandhi
While it’s easy to sit back and criticize and dismiss government officials, world leaders and scientists about their – scare tactics, embellishments, over exaggerations – it’s a lot more difficult, [...]
Best of Serene Journey – Summer of 2009
I haven’t been doing best of posts for a while so I thought I would do a round up while I’m out of town. So whether you’re searching for amazing success, ways to show your kids you love them or secrets of the perpetually unhappy I hope you’ll enjoy some of these articles again or for [...]
Your Past Is Not Who You Are
I don’t think there are many people who can say they haven’t done something they aren’t particularly proud of. Whether it’s the way we treated someone, the way we allowed ourselves to be treated or a particular way we’ve acted.
As the years go by we get older, more mature, wiser, more patient, and tolerant. There’s [...]
Simple Happiness
Today I am excited, nervous, thrilled and hopeful.
Today marks the launch of a new project I’ve been working on, together with the lovely Leo Babauta. It’s a project we’ve been working on for a couple of months now and I’m very excited to share it here with all of you today.
Tips And Inspiration For Travel With Young Kids
Okay, I’m not going to lie, I’m a little frightened.
Thursday we’re getting on a plane to Toronto for Gwynn’s cousin’s wedding. We’re flying with BOTH kids.
Now I know Gwynn and I are bigger, stronger and more agile than both kids but I still find the prospect of this all going terribly wrong a little intimidating. [...]
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