Heidi
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Engaging Locally & at Home
My toddler’s cheeks are so kissable. I can barely contain myself from covering them in kisses. Recently, her own little voice is developing. While she is full of sweetness, occasionally her reply is, “No mommy. No more kisses.”...
Six Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Home Birth
Birth evokes varied emotions, opinions and expectations. Whether it's medicated or cesarean at the hospital, with a doula, at a birthing center, or at home, choosing where to birth is one piece along the...
Practicing A Body Positive Mindset: Learning to See Myself as My Kids Do
The other night, I was rocking and singing to my two-year-old daughter. As we snuggled, she noticed my shirt was slightly lifted. She felt the skin of my stomach with her tiny hands. Tickled,...
A Clean Home Makes a Calm Mom: Clean Arrival Review
What helps your day to day life run smoother? How do you balance the extra work often added to the role of mother? As we begin a new year, I have been reflecting on...
Cultivating Gratitude by Creating a Family Gratitude Tree
What values do you yearn to cultivate in your children? What practices do you hope to see them living out in their own way as they grow? Motherhood continually teaches me in this area....
The Teal Pumpkin Project: Offering More Than Just Candy This Halloween
Becoming a mother has changed the way we celebrate holidays. We now have a two-year-old interested in trick-or-treating. Therefore, the idea of handing out mass amounts of sugary treats for Halloween sits a little...
Letting Go of Someday: Embracing Motherhood in the Moment
Motherhood is difficult. I thought it was hard with one child, and then we went and did it again. Baby number two just joined the family. We are only a month in as a...
Creating A Summer Go Bag
Spontaneous outdoor adventures often characterize sunny summer days with little ones. A toddler's mood may be unpredictable so being prepared for whatever pops up can make any outing more enjoyable! I’ve learned to keep...
Sand in the City: Exploring Natural Play in Portland
When you have a toddler, your summer exploration spots shift. While we may not be ready to hike Dog Mountain as a family, we are currently soaking up the amazing outdoor play areas in Portland. Many...
Choosing Rest in Motherhood
Lately I’ve been thinking about what it looks like to choose rest amidst the tasks of motherhood. While I’m sure most of us could opt for more physical rest, in what ways do we...