by MindOverMessy | Aug 3, 2015
Well it’s the time of year that I am starting to think about Halloween costumes. My seven year old usually comes up with something he is dying to be but cannot be found in a store or online. This year is no exception! He would like to be a California Condor or a...
by MindOverMessy | Apr 28, 2015
Four years ago when my son wanted to be Jake from the Never Land Pirates and Disney did not sell it yet, I felt panicked. I was super worried that if I made it he would be the kid in the costume that looked like he made it himself or was completely unrecognizable. But...
by MindOverMessy | Apr 16, 2015
“Oh my gosh,” as my five year old would say, we are drying up here in Southern California! We recently vacationed in Palm Springs, a place that already knows it’s a desert, and I was really inspired by how their plants give the place a calm and...
by MindOverMessy | Mar 31, 2015
About five years ago, my friends and family seemed to go through a baby boom during which time I went to many a baby shower and many first visits to the new arrivals. I began making these baby announcement posters because I wanted something to bring to the hospital or...
by MindOverMessy | Oct 19, 2014
DIY Dolphin Costume with Free Downloadable Pattern I recently had a reader say about this DIY Dolphin Costume, “You’re lucky you can sew!” I had to laugh because I think I fall into the “I have no idea how to sew” category myself....
by MindOverMessy | Jun 14, 2014
I really wanted to make something as a family to spruce up my plain, boring, white fireplace mantel. I decided a heart made from our hand prints would be such a nice way to both memorialize this year and add a little personality to the room. I am so happy with the way...
Welcome! Our modern lives can be so hectic that it is so helpful to find easier ways to get a healthy meal on the table, meditate even if the kids are loud, and stay active any way that we can fit it in. This blog is dedicated to making Mindful Living Easier. Find Out More...