Author: Nina Vallone

Neen is a writer by night, a mostly adoring wife and a mom of teenagers by day (and night.) She's on a quest to write about what she talks about: life, love and the pursuit of getting up after falling, repeatedly. Her passion of learning to live a mindful life lead her to teaching mindfulness classes around town. While living in the burbs, she constantly peruses city real estate so that when the kids are off to college, she and hubs can haul ass back down to the city.

A newfound gratitude for my mom

by Nina Vallone, posted in Uncategorized

My mom called yesterday morning and said "You know I'm not working tomorrow and I thought maybe, if you'd like, I could come by and make dinner for you guys." Um, yes, please and oh my goodness THANKYOU! Is this the definition of gratitude? I think so. This isn't the first time my mom has … Continue reading A newfound gratitude for my mom

First day is the easiest

by Nina Vallone, posted in gratitudte, journaling

Yesterday was a lovely fall day in Chicago, made lovelier because we gained an hour when we set the clocks back. Many things to be grateful about on Day 1 of 30 Days of Gratitude. I felt excited and exhausted going to bed, knowing I was going to wake up at an ungodly hour easily … Continue reading First day is the easiest

30 Days of Gratitude: Can you commit?

by Nina Vallone, posted in Uncategorized

We hear the word gratitude a lot. Especially in November, as if it's the wake up call to be thankful about all we do have. Just like New Year's Day and Mondays inspire people to begin anew, whether it's to stop eating sugar and gluten or to call your mom more often, November seems to … Continue reading 30 Days of Gratitude: Can you commit?