Kristen’s Words of Wisdom

Posted by Kristen | Nov 3, 2010 | Fun Stuff, Yoga & Wellness | 0 |

I’m really excited to be quoted in an article that came out today from Gaiam Life. Kirsten Longnecker did a great job of putting together tips for transitioning from “kids, kids, kids” to “me, me, me.” Check it out (even if you’ve got a while before this happens to you). :)

Empty Nest Doesn’t Have to Mean Emptiness – 4 ways to ease the transition when your kids have flown the coop

“Dance around naked with a rose in my teeth.” That’s the response I always gave my daughters when they asked what I would do for a night without them. But those conversations occurred when I was dropping them off at sleepovers or camp. I did not say it when both girls left for the summer this year. I did not say it when my oldest started college this fall. Somehow facing the prospect of an empty nest doesn’t seem as funny anymore. READ FULL ARTICLE ->

About The Author

Kristen

Kristen Leigh has worked for more than 30 years as a graphic designer and creative director. In 2005, she launched K•Leigh Creative — a full-service graphic design and web development firm specializing in communication and marketing. In 2009, Kristen became a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-240) and launched Sweet Escape Yoga — organizing yoga classes and events in natural (i.e., outside) and creative (i.e., cool, hip, or artsy) spaces. Always striving for a balanced life, Kristen combines all of her favorite things (art, books, travel, yoga, wellness, and all things creative) in her blog Escape Artist.