About Me

Hi!
I am the New Age Hippy Mama....well that's what my mom calls me anyway. (more on that later)

My real name is Kelli and I was born and raised in Breckenridge, Colorado. I am a mountain girl at the heart and was raised to be one with nature. I believe that we are all one...each and every being on this planet is connected. I think that's why I am a natural parent that believes in raising my girl in a compassionate, connected and respectful way. I didn't really know anything about Attachment Parenting before I gave birth or even after. I just went with my instincts. Turns out however, that most of my instincts are right in line with the Attachment Parenting principles. So I guess that makes me an Attachment Parent right? I like to say "Yes" and "Not Only". There is that and so much more!

I'm now living in the Bronx, New York with my significant other "Big" and my precious new baby girl "Little". A far cry from the beautiful mountains of Colorado. But I'm working with it... for now. I did live in Seattle for almost 10 years so I've gotten a little bit of city in me over the years. 

Now back to my mom and her New Age Hippy daughter who is now a mama herself....
She jokes, of course, but in reality she's not so far off. I mean from her perspective the computer and internet using, blackberry addicted, vegetarian, cloth diapering, breastfeeding, baby wearing, bed sharing, baby lead weaning, coconut oil using, yoga practicing (sometimes), home birthing (tried anyway) girl who won't let her baby cry-it-out and tries to keep her as far away from toxins as she can fits every definition of a "New Age Hippy" in her eyes. Oh and I use/swear by the amber teething necklace "Little" is wearing in our photo.

I'm loving my new life and I want to share it with you. Everything just seems to have fallen right into place and I feel like this is exactly where I'm supposed to be and what I'm supposed to be doing. Just like we are all connected I believe that everything we think, feel and do is connected and comes back to your overall health and happiness. I had this feeling, even before I got pregnant, that once I had a baby my life would change for the better. I would find my purpose and I would also find myself in mind, body and spirit.

Just a hint about the body part:
I was overweight when I got pregnant and then I gained 50 lbs.
Now that "Little" is almost 9 months old I've lost 65 lbs!
I'm stronger and lighter than I have been in years...I've still got a little ways to go but I have no doubt that I'm going to get there.

I can't wait to share it all with you!
Kelli
"New Age Hippy Mama"