Over three days, Afa’s family hosted multiple celebrations and ceremonies to honor the memory of Grandpa.
The Patience in a Cup of Tea
It’s been a long time coming, but I have embraced the beauty and joy in a cup of tea.
A Tribute to Tupou Maile – Grandpa
Afa’s dad, Tupou Maile, was a wonderful father and grandfather. He will be missed and loved.
Book Review: Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff
This is the parenting book I have been looking for. Not only does it dismantle the destructive tendencies of Western parenting, but it also provides easy daily applications for how to bring peace and cooperation into my household.
What We Watch in Our Downtime
When we didn’t know what to watch, we decided to watch them all.
The Beginning of Our Reading Journey
Learning to read seemed very natural to me, until my daughter decided that she wanted to learn – and we hit roadblocks at every turn.
The Beauty of a Gift Economy
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer provided a new perspective on many parts of life, including an alternative to our commodity economy.
Just. Stop. Talking.: An Easy Way to Minimize Conflict in My Home
I would have never considered that silently discipling my children would have been effective, but it has changed our home environment completely.
Book Review: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It was eye-opening, entertaining, and a door into a world I had never considered before.
Tools in My Mental Health Toolbelt
In a weekend that could have led to tears and frustration, I employed multiple mental health tools and came out of the weekend full of joy and gratitude.