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5 Lessons from East Africa
Nov 06 2017Read Leslie’s thoughts on what moms in America can learn from moms in East Africa HERE.
100 Years, 100 Honored
Nov 06 2017Leslie had the honor of being chosen as one of the 100 women making a difference in her community!
DIFFRINT
Nov 06 2017Leslie wrote this poem for an event called DIFFRINT. Read about the event in the Dispatch-Argus HERE.
Overcoming the Comparison Complex
Jul 06 2017Read Leslie’s latest post for the Quad Cities Moms’ Blog HERE.
Mother’s Day Gifts for the Mama Bear in Your Life
May 06 2017A round-up of Mothers’ Day gift ideas for the Mama Bear in your life! Read it HERE.
7 Ways White Moms Can Fight Racism & Spread Love
Mar 20 2017Leslie is writing about racism on the Mama Bear Dares Blog during Black History Month. A version of this article was also published on the Quad Cities Moms Blog.
Quad Cities Moms Blog Author Q&A
Oct 11 2016Check out the interview with the Quad City Moms Blog HERE.
Goodbye to The Gold Book
May 15 2016In this month’s Gold Book, Leslie writes about her new endeavor: part-ownership of downtown Davenport’s first coworking space. She tells readers about her new adventure and thanks them for reading for the last four years. Read her final article HERE.
On Point: Adult Coloring
Jan 15 2016Leslie explores the world of adult coloring for The Gold Book. Read the article HERE.
Yoga Iowa: Transformational Travel
Jul 29 2015Leslie was thrilled to contribute once again YogaIowa. Read her article (and the entire magazine!) online HERE.
Time in Tanzania
May 15 2015Leslie wrote a series of guest editorials for the Quad City Times surrounding her trip to Tanzania with Empower Tanzania. Read them by clicking the links below.
Iowa Aid Changes Lives in Tanzania, March 23, 2015
Water remains a daily challenge, April 15, 2015
Iowa help lifts up Judith’s family, April 19, 2015
Advent Reflection
Dec 29 2014A Christmas Eve reflection: Leslie was asked to join a group of faithful bloggers and contribute a few thoughts this season. Read her guest post here.
Pen, Paper, Peace
Dec 29 2014In this month’s Radish Magazine, Leslie writes about the meditative practice of zentangle. Read Pen, Paper, Peace: Zentangle Drawing Practice Offers Meditative Benefits in January’s Radish.
Recent Television Appearance
Nov 19 2014The Imperfect Table
Nov 19 2014Read Leslie’s reflection about letting go of perfection during the holiday season in this month’s Radish Magazine. Click HERE to read..
How Supporting The Adventure Project Has…
Oct 03 2014Read my recent guest post on The Adventure Project’s blog, How Supporting The Adventure Project Has Delivered Friendship, Provided Purpose, and Made Me A Better Mom, by clicking HERE!
Seeking Peace and Happiness
Apr 18 2014For the Spring issue of Yoga Iowa I wrote about meditation and seeking peace in the midst of the busyness of family life. Click HERE to read the article.
Weather the Season
Jan 13 2014In this month’s Radish Magazine, Leslie explores ways to stay positive during the cold winter months. Read about it by clicking HERE.
Cooking Up A Storm
Dec 03 2013Read about Sister Kathleen Storms, a retreat director, healthy food advocate, and cookbook author in November’s Radish. Click HERE to learn about this fascinating woman as well as some new tips for cooking wholesome foods for a crowd.
Quiet minds: Family Meditation
Sep 05 2013This summer, our family learned to meditate. Read about this fantastic experience here.
Parenting from the Heart Rather than a Playbook
Aug 01 2013Can we talk about the tender topic of parenting without judgement? Leslie thinks so. Read the whole story in this month’s Radish Magazine by clicking here.
“Staying Engaged”
Apr 13 2013Read more about compassion fatigue and what it might look like to stay engaged with our concerns and efforts here.
“Beyond the Banquet”
Dec 18 2012Click here to read “Beyond the banquet: With the right frame of mind, every meal can be a feast”
Radish Magazine, December 2012
“A Store Full of Stories,” The Gold Standard
Sep 18 2012A Store Full of Stories,
The Gold Book, September 2012
Read about SIS Fair Trade here!
“Gifts from the Heart”
Apr 01 2012Gifts of the heart: Unique Mother’s Day gifts that do a world of good, Radish Magazine, April 2012
“Recast Your Resolution”
Jan 01 2012