Part of my goal in simple living, or living simply, is to truly enjoy all of the little things that make up life. Life is fleeting. I don't want to look back in my old age and wish I had lived my life differently. I want to savor every laugh and giggle, every tiny toe and... Continue Reading →
take time to be silly…
Sometimes we, as parents, get caught up in the day to day grind. It's important to remember to take some time to be silly. It really changes everything and makes everyone feel better. This morning we pulled into a parking lot. As I was parking, there was a fun song on the radio that was... Continue Reading →
buttery soft pretzels…
We made these last week and they turned out really well. Of course, I had to tweak the recipe and substitute honey for sugar and white whole wheat for the flour (I did use some unbleached flour). I was skeptical about dipping them in the baking soda solution before baking but I won't question it again. My... Continue Reading →
scream free parenting…
I read Hal Edward Runkel’s book, Scream Free Parenting, Sunday afternoon. I’ve heard the title bandied about on AP sites and wanted to check it out. I’m always on the look out for new consensual living books. I feel like I’m a better mother when I actively try to grow as a person and parent.... Continue Reading →
something bigger…..or smaller…
I was thinking about my blog earlier today. I originally started my "living peacefully with children" blog at the suggestion of my husband, who thought perhaps I could use an anonymous venue in which to rant about the injustices in the world - namely those injustices regarding the treatment of children, which he so frequently... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 