maple and scone

Every month I write down my intentions for the month. I love to sit down and review the prior month and write down my intentions for the following month. These are intentions I want to actively work towards without pressure or consequences. I find it to be a beautiful reminder of things I wish I did more often. I re-read my intentions from time to time and love that I am gently pushing my own boundaries. This new life-style has been a blessing with some challenges. I love being about to follow my own rhythm and pass but I also need to feel challenged. I am looking to learn something new: a skill or develop a new passion but I also want to challenge myself daily to improve my life and my family life. I am sharing last month's intentions that I simply loved. It was exactly what I needed to push myself out of my comfort zone and the daily rut without being anxious or feeling over-whelmed. Hopefully November will be as inspiring. -M.

Edinburgh is a beautiful city filled with history and enchanting cachets. We fell in love with the city within minutes. This small city is very walking friendly but not very stroller friendly. Being over 3000 years old, it is built in layers with many stairs to connect streets and neighborhoods. Apart from this small challenge, we loved the city and its people. We've traveled many city in America and in Europe and both thought Scott's were by far some of the friendliest people we've encountered. We went to the same restaurant two nights in a row, and already felt like the local regulars. We were greeted with warming smiles and personal chit-chat. People constantly offered help and were warm and welcoming when we needed something. We fell in love with their accent and their personalities. Visiting Edinburgh in autumn was ideal. The architecture, that is a bit Gothic, was enhanced by the fall colors. You don't go to Edinburgh for the food but it wasn't bad eit...