Buddhaful Parenting

The simple joys of buddhaful parenting 

Sometimes all we need to do to reconnect with ourselves is to follow a child's mind. My daughter, Savannah, never ceases to amaze me with the amount of compassion she holds for the world. The intimate way her eyes gleam at the site of a small flower or insect, as if they are the most unique to her at that moment. 


Maybe as parents or even just adults we could try to relearn the world through a child's eyes... I wonder what we might see? Perhaps we slow down, swing on a swing? Wiggle our toes in water or draw chalk master pieces on local sidewalks for fun!! 



What makes your life buddhaful? 

Time with Savannah

How do we love? 

iHow does a mother explain what "time" with a daughter? Is it beach play?

Or do we play role reversal?

To me anytime is fun time, as long as I'm with my Silly Savannah!! :)

How do you capture moments? What moments are worth capturing? 

~strait photos 

Venice Dreams

                  Venice Beach 

Venice beach...Rich in diversity and culture, as if NYC's the west village was transported to beautiful SoCal beaches!

Today I had the unique opportunity to explore Venice through the eyes of today's youth. A group of teenagers inspired by art activities and culture to cultivate young dreams of "what I will be. When I grow up."

Most adults still seek to answer a similar question. Does art and creativity inspire you? Can exposure to such culture solidify dreams of what may come? I'd like to think yes. Let's for a moment imagine that sayings and experiences help today's youth find their "walk about" into adulthood. Believe that we "adults" might actually impact tomorrow's generation...

1. Peaceful walk from Santa Monica to Venice California.

2. Imagines of meanings to cultivate such hope, peace and inner awareness.

3. Musicians playing with the elements, sing songs of yesterday. 

Perhaps all art is imagined or dreamed to assist the belief that everything and everyone has a meaning. How do you capture today's dreamers? Today's youth? Tomorrow's future? 

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How to have fun with DIY home photo studios

Lets have fun and take festive pictures.

What we used: a muslin backdrops, holiday lights and a white floor sheet. Then encouraged the kids to play and dance and go some neat shoots. :)

whenever possible taking photos outside, 

especially overcast which equals wonderful lighting! 

How do you create scenery with toddler photos?

Savannah plays with The Straits

Grandpa Gary time - YAY


I love going upset down



Snuggle with Grandpa Gary



Thats my blankie


I got it!


Grandpa gary is fun!


I love going upside down...


weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee



Aunit Kels!


Auntie Kelsey Love



I know you!


Nana Barbie kisses


My strait grandparents love me


Go Pats!


Hi Auntie Hannah


Cousin Greg is fun!



Hugs for Aunt Jane



Fun playing with the Straits