Category: Mindful Moments

Then 28. And then they are parents, resembling a you you once were. So take it in, mama. Let them climb into bed with you at any hour of the night. Sing that song they requested for the tenth time. Hold them a little tighter when all they want is to feel your skin against theirs. Maybe in raising children you lose your mind a little bit. But, boy, do you find your soul. Embrace the exhaustion. The overwhelming. The hard days. And all the joy.
~Unknown

Happy Mindful Monday!

And the rest of the week!

Take a walk.
Instead of texting, call.
Read a book.
Just breathe…

In a few more days we are celebrating moms in all their glory. We are big fans of Martha Stewart here at Grandparentslink and we think that everyone needs to try these super easy Chocolate-Mousse Parfaits*! They are simple to make and who doesn’t love chocolate mousse?!
In this marvelous make-ahead dessert for two, airy chocolate mousse is layered with crushed store-bought spice cookies and topped with generous dollops of whipped cream.
Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/4 cup sugar
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (2/3 cup)
1 tablespoon Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more, lightly whipped, for serving
4 Belgian spice cookies, such as Lotus Biscoff, lightly crushed, plus more for serving

Directions

Whisk together eggs and sugar in a heatproof bowl set over (but not in) a pot of simmering water until doubled in volume and a thermometer registers 160 degrees (6 to 8 minutes). Remove from heat. Add chocolate, cocoa, espresso powder, and salt. Stir in butter until melted. Let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, whip cream to stiff peaks. Stir one-third of whipped cream into chocolate mixture until lightened, then fold in remaining whipped cream. Divide half of mousse between two glasses; sprinkle with crushed cookies. Top with remaining mousse and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. To serve, top with lightly whipped cream and more cookie crumbs.

 
*Recipe reprinted from: https://www.marthastewart.com/1535579/chocolate-mousse-parfaits?printview
 

~Duane Morse
Say this to yourself, and say this to your grandkids.
Let them hear you say it.
Listen to them say it…
Practice these words with them,
“Yes, I can.”

~Audrey Hepburn
This is such a beautiful saying.
Plant a garden with your grandchildren, or simply plant a small pot.
There’s such joy in seeing your grandchildren light up as they watch their flowers, vegetables, and plants sprout to life.
HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Pause a moment and enjoy the sweetness in your life!