Comments on: Be Present in the Everyday Moments

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:55:20 +0000

With school starting next week, which means busy times for our family and my school board and volunteer responsibilities kick in, this is the perfect reminder. Good tips we should all practice.

By: Toni Turbeville

Toni Turbeville — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:10:50 +0000

Wonderful as always. I included it my blog’s weekly Reading Roundup! (Direct Link http://toniturbeville.typepad.com/tonis_treehouse/2010/07/read.html)

By: Sofia's Ideas

Sofia's Ideas — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:38:24 +0000

I wanted you to know that I love your blog, I am a true fan! AND I gave you a Sunshine Award…

http://sofiasideas.com/2010/06/29/making-me-blush/

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Unplugging…An article to share : betterislittle.com — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:27:47 +0000

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By: Devi

Devi — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:22:40 +0000

The sweet smell of freshly baked cake reminds me of the good times we have when me and my kids bake together. Good together time- chatting, tasting, bonding -while waiting for the yummy cake! I love to remember these times as they are so grown up the next time we bake together :)

By: M.E.

M.E. — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:34:40 +0000

This post was meant for me to read this morning. I so appreciate being reminded of the brain dump and the importance of different scents.
I’m going to suggest to my 15 yo that she utilize the “brain dumping tool” as she seeems to become so easily overwhelmed with all she perceives to have going on. ( Afterall, she is FIFTEEN! lol)

By: Venessa

Venessa — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:26:10 +0000

Really great post! I’m a notorious to-do lister and hate the fact that I tend to live in the future as opposed to the present. You’ve given me food for thought and I’m going to try and incorporate your five suggested strategies everyday from here on out. Thanks!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:54:28 +0000

Great post Mandi!
We’re preparing another cross-country move to our fourth home in our fourth year of marriage(with two little ones). It’s really helped to just get out of the house and tuck away the to-do list. The time outside is allowing me to enjoy the kids so much more! Just watching my youngest(17 months) try to jump brings back memories of my oldest at that age. Watching my oldest conquer the playground reminds me how quickly they are growing-these truly are the times to cherish and remember every detail.
Music really helps me remember certain events in the past. Plus, it’s so much fun to dance in the kitchen with the little ones at my feet!

By: Mandi @ Organizing Your Way

Mandi @ Organizing Your Way — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:04:59 +0000

@Lisa, I think you’re right. It is a hard balance to find, but once you do, you’re really giving your children a gift if they can see you passionate about them and about something else too!

@Amy, so true about GOING. I think that’s why I wake up almost every Saturday morning and tell my husband I want to GO somewhere. It’s hard for me to tune out the dishes in the sink and the dust on the TV, but my heart wants to!

By: Vince Robisch

Vince Robisch — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:06:59 +0000

Great tips Mandi. Some people suggest doing the brain dump first thing in the morning as a way to keep your thoughts from racing all day. This has definitely worked for me in the past.