by MindOverMessy | Apr 28, 2015
Four years ago when my son wanted to be Jake from the Never Land Pirates and Disney did not sell it yet, I felt panicked. I was super worried that if I made it he would be the kid in the costume that looked like he made it himself or was completely unrecognizable. But...
by MindOverMessy | Apr 16, 2015
“Oh my gosh,” as my five year old would say, we are drying up here in Southern California! We recently vacationed in Palm Springs, a place that already knows it’s a desert, and I was really inspired by how their plants give the place a calm and...
by MindOverMessy | Mar 31, 2015
About five years ago, my friends and family seemed to go through a baby boom during which time I went to many a baby shower and many first visits to the new arrivals. I began making these baby announcement posters because I wanted something to bring to the hospital or...
by MindOverMessy | Jan 20, 2015
Almost six years ago, my sister and I were having conversations about whether or not our straight-laced Mom could have taken up smoking pot. She was mentally sharp one minute and completely confused the next. She would call at 2:00 a.m. to talk as if it was 2:00 in...
by MindOverMessy | Nov 20, 2014
Before we figured out my son’s sensitivity to dyes (see our story here) and a better way to parent him, I was at the end of my rope. He was three and most days defiant from morning until night. Every day was a power struggle between us. Each night I would look...
Welcome! Our modern lives can be so hectic that it is so helpful to find easier ways to get a healthy meal on the table, meditate even if the kids are loud, and stay active any way that we can fit it in. This blog is dedicated to making Mindful Living Easier. Find Out More...