When the Plot Thickens
I few weeks ago I met the grandmother of a child newly diagnosed with Autism. A new chapter for the whole family as a mind boggling reality begins to sink in. I promised my new friend that I would write a post to let that little mother know that she's not alone! And...
Eclair Dessert Recipe!
Hey you Provo girls! It was fun to be with you yesterday! Thank you for coming to the 7 Steps to Family Wellness class. I hope you found value in what we learned together. Here is the recipe for the Eclair Dessert we ate that I promised to share... It is a favorite...
New Year, New You!
Happy January Everyone! I hope that this new year finds you well. For the past few years, I have been presenting a seminar entitled, "Seven Steps to Family Wellness" and it has been helpful to a lot of moms! This past fall, I decided to broaden out the seminar to...
Pumpkin Pasta
I've been cooking pumpkin and squash like crazy! Then I've been using it to make cookies or cheesecake or pancakes or I just throw it in freezer bags to use later. Last week though I tried making a sauce with pumpkin, garlic and basil and I was really pleased with...
Real Food & Real Inspiration
Ok my friends! This week's video blog presents an analogy for you to consider: How does shifting from a processed foods diet to a real foods diet compare to changing your negative self-talk into real inspiration? Well, I'd say those two experiences are very much...
Part Two: Walk the Talk
Whew! I have had a busy week being "Grandma!" I love it when Charlie walks in and yells, "maMA!" Or when I see a new video of Sarah and her sweet eyes witnessing the world for the first time. My grandchildren remind me that every relationship we have is just more...
Self-care, Self-talk
A large part of self-care is self-talk...that on-going conversation you are having with yourself about how you look, what you need to do, how you feel about yourself, your mistakes and your victories. Often times I hear women say that they don't like the way they feel...
Yummy Apple Dip!
Isn't this the most beautiful fall you can remember? The colors, the sunshine and the fall harvest have been magnificent! And do you love eating fresh, crispy apples?! On the video page, post #7, I am happy to share a refined sugar-free recipe for an easy-to-make...
Mom, You’re The Visual Aid
This week's video post poses the question, how will caring for yourself help your family relationships? Just an idea to consider. When a mother cares for herself and when her wants and needs matter, what are her daughters learning by simply observing her life each...
Simple Steps
A healthy family life is all about connection. We work hard at cooking meals, creating healthy boundaries, working together and playing together, all for the purpose of connection, belonging and growth. The flip side, or the opposite of being connected is a greater...