There is no shortage of articles circulating the internet at the moment about what to do with all your new-found time as you self-isolate. A lot of the suggestions are pretty lofty. Like becoming your fittest self ever. Or becoming a minimalist. Or becoming a vegan. Don't get me wrong, I would love to do [...]
Author: the happily anchored nomad
Is the world sick, Mummy?
That was the question my son posed to me last night at bedtime. He's 4 years old. Maybe I'm just speaking for myself here, but I think it's easy to forget that our kids might be picking up on some different vibes these days. Routines, as our kids knew them, have been obliterated. In their [...]
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10 Things I Learned While Self-Isolating With My Family This Week
I touch my face about 27, 000 times per day. Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime are, indeed, essential services. Going for walks is an underrated pastime. Turns out grocery shopping was, like, a hobby of mine. I need a new hobby. Examining my pores, close up, in the bathroom mirror might just be my new [...]
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11 Things You Might Be Needing Right Now
No matter where you are in the world, no matter what kind of work you do, your age, health, or family status, you have been impacted by Covid-19. I know that much is true. And because you are human, I also know that the chaos our world is in right now has you feeling worried [...]
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How A Morning Ritual Changed My Life
Well, hello there, you! It's been awhile. A lot has happened since the last time I posted: I celebrated my Baby Girl's first birthday and my Big Boy's 4th. I went to Las Vegas and ate lunch in the Grand Canyon. I saw my son off on his first day of Junior Kindergarten, which, coincidentally, [...]
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OK Universe. Message received, loud and clear.
The job of a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM) is pretty unique as far as employment goes. In some ways it reminds me of the role Anne Hathaway plays in the movie, The Devil Wears Prada, but without the designer clothes and clean, swishy hair: You are on call 24/7 and there are no holidays - ever. Your boss [...]
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10 Things I Am Extra-Thankful for Since Having Kids
It's the season of giving thanks. I like to think I don't need a special time of year to remind myself to be thankful - it's never far from my thoughts that I am blessed with good health and a loving family. This year I got to thinking about some other things I'm grateful for. [...]
