by Sarah MacLaughlin | Jan 3, 2014 | cooperation, family, holidays, humor, marriage, my life
Hi there, Here’s my ode to the “try, try again” format that is parenting life–though in this case, the hinderance may have been more my husband and less my child. Here’s the finished product of my holiday card: Cute, right? However, if...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Aug 16, 2013 | advocacy for children, emotional intelligence, family, mindful parenting, my life
Today I was lying on a table getting some body-work done. I try to carve out time in my schedule to have regular osteopathic care and massage therapy. This keeps me from getting horrible headaches and makes me an all-around more-fun-to-be-with person. So I’m lying...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Dec 31, 2012 | family, holidays, illness, my life
It goes down in history as the worst case of The Christmas Cold ever. Our idyllic New England holiday was darkened by the combination of a wretched virus and about twelve inches of snow. The first day was supposed to start with my husband taking our son to the last...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Dec 3, 2012 | friendship, gratitude, my life, perspective, social work
“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” -Dr. Wayne Dyer I wanted to talk about gratitude today because it’s totally self-serving for me to do so. The more I attend to the concept of gratitude in my life, the more easily I can...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Aug 17, 2012 | books, food, multi-tasking, my life, resources, review, self-care
I am so excited to share this Slow Cooker Recipe Book with you! Stephanie over at Mama and Baby Love has written a supremely useful cookbook for busy families. Whether you work or not, you will find these recipes useful. It would also make the perfect gift for an...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Jul 27, 2012 | advocacy for children, blog tour, gratitude, hope for the future, my life
I’ve been taking a little rest after all that blogging. Thanks for your patience. I’ve never been much of a runner, but I only imagine that completing a marathon feels a little like that blog tour! I am so encouraged and insired by the great work that...