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How Do You Hold It All Together?
We mamas handle a LOT. We work round the clock, do we not? Even when everyone is asleep, our mama-radars are always on, listening for the sounds, the sniffles, the coughing and the calling. We get up and make breakfast, we pack lunches, we clean the kitchen, transfer the laundry, pick crumbs off the carpet. … Continue reading
Posted in a question for mamas, family life, home, inspiration, motherhood, personal life, simple living
Tagged busy mama, busy mom, busy mother, chores, dishes, housekeeping, kids, laundry, lunches, mothering, open loops, overwhelm, parenting, stay at home mom, tasks, to do list, work, working mom
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Finding Calm
Sometimes I feel so misunderstood, like I can’t get in control of my emotions. Sometimes, my mama gets mad at me. But I remember one time, when I was feeling out of control, tired and hungry after a long day ~ instead of getting mad while I ripped all the pillows and cushions off the living … Continue reading
Posted in conscious parenting, home, inspiration, mindful mothering, motherhood paintings, personal life
Tagged adore, affection, calm, child, cleaning up, couch cushions, cuddle, dark chocolate, endangered species dark chocolate, happiness, holding child, inspiration, joy, long hair, Love, making a mess, mom and son, mother and child, mothering, nap, parenting, peace, profile, red hair, tantrum, throwing a fit, toddler, white, yellow
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Summer Closes
Summer closes. It’s gone. Not the summer weather, thank goodness, but the carefree days of jammies til noon, lunch together on the grass, and moments in front of the computer watching MineCraft tutorials. (oh, maybe that is just us) School has started for my two boys, and now they eat lunch in a room … Continue reading
Posted in conscious parenting, home, inspiration, motherhood
Tagged back to school, craft, empty nest, hobby, inspiration, minecraft, motherhood, music, painting, writing
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Mama Meets The Grocery Bill – Part 2
Read last week’s post: Mama Meets The Grocery Bill - Part 1 Lentil Soup, Flat Bread and Salad ~ I had plenty of organic bulk lentils in my cupboard to make a yummy, healthy, satisfying – yet easy - soup! My Steps to a Healthier Grocery Budget (in process, but here they are so far) ~ surely … Continue reading
Posted in a question for mamas, family life, home, inspiration, motherhood, personal life, recipes, simple living
Tagged cupboards, family dinner, groceries, grocery, lentil soup, menu planning, pantry, salad, shopping
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Mama Meets The Grocery Bill – Part 1
Recently, as I packed my filled Trader Joes reusable bags into my trunk, I was thinking ~ “$190? What on earth did I just get for $190? I spent One Hundred and Ninety Dollars and I don’t even know what I am making for dinner a single night this week!” As I put my groceries away … Continue reading
Posted in family life, home, inspiration, motherhood, personal life, recipes
Tagged budget, food, GMO, grocery, health, ingredients, meal planning, menu, natural food, non GMO, organic, trader joes, whole food
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Free Cards Friday, Healthy Skin for Busy Mothers: Dry Brushing with Zen Zen Plenty
I am honored to share with you an article by my very own KLiK sister, Kerri of Zen Zen Plenty. As a generous holiday gift, Kerri provided me with some handmade bath salts and a lovely natural bristle brush. Here is Kerri’s post on Dry Brushing to maintain Healthy Skin ~ stay healthy Mama! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ … Continue reading
Posted in home, inspiration, motherhood, personal life
Tagged clear skin, dry brushing, dry skin, exfoliating, healthy skin, zen zen plenty
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9 Skills Kids Need ~ Inspiration from Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
Leo Babauta at Zen Habits is such an inspiration ~ and a gem for understanding that his good ideas need to be shared. He allows us to share his writing ~ and I am thankful. Here is a newer one that really struck a chord with me: 9 Essential Skills Kids Should Learn Post written by … Continue reading
Posted in archival print, home, inspiration, personal life
Tagged children, homeschool, inspiration, learning, Leo Babauta, parenting, teaching, unschooling, zen habits
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Take Care of You with Simple Tools ~ Free Cards Winner
I’m re-posting this offering from last November, for those who missed it The Block Calendar, Categorized Shopping List and Categorized To Do List continue to serve me everyday. ~~~~~ Take Care of You with Simple Tools If you know me, you know three things about me: I like order and organization, I like simplicity and … Continue reading
Posted in home, inspiration, personal life, special offer
Tagged mama/business owner, organization tools
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Handmade Ornaments for the Kiddos ~ easy, elegant, addicting!
A friend gave me the idea to create handmade glass ball ornaments ~ by coating the insides of the balls with swirly paint. An instantly easy and do-able project, I shot to the craft store over the weekend and picked up some glass balls ($5 for 12), some acrylic paint in bottles (2 for a buck!) … Continue reading
Posted in family life, gifts for mom, home, inspiration, personal life, simple living
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Featured Mama: Becky of Dixie-Soaps
I am pleased to feature Becky, an honored collector, but most importantly: a mama, a soapmaker and owner of Dixie-Soaps! I recently ordered a bunch of soap from Becky and was thrilled with the exquisite products when the package arrived. Visit Dixie-Soaps’ website. Here are Becky’s words: I’m 32 years old, a wife, mama to two precious girlies, … Continue reading
Posted in co-sleep, gifts for mom, home, simple living
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Free Calendar Winner ~ Studio Rebirth
15 months ago I redesigned my studio while my husband was away on a weekend trip ~ but recently, I have been really wanting a change of scenery. My brain particularly needs this change in visual experience ~ this freshening up of the space I spend so much time in. Ever since I was a very … Continue reading
Posted in available paintings, behind the scenes, family life, gifts for mom, home, inspiration, mini paintings, motherhood paintings, personal life
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Featured Mamas: Plenty-Full ~ non-toxic lunchware
Plenty-full, non toxic stainless steel lunch containers My two mama-friends are the brains, passion and creativity behind Plenty-full ~ a new source for (might I say, beautiful) non-toxic stainless steel food containers. This holiday season give the gift of healthy living. Plenty-full’s non-toxic containers are waste-free, BPA-free, and worry-free so you eat healthier & save … Continue reading
Posted in conscious parenting, gifts for mom, home, personal life, simple living
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Inspired by Life ~ a sketch for a new painting
My littlest boy wasn’t feeling well a few nights ago ~ and after I washed his sweet arms and legs in the sink, caressing him and reveling in his innocent trust ~ I wrapped him in fresh jammies and took him to our rocking chair. A homemade blankie about us, he drifted off in … Continue reading
Painting Motherhood In Review: Home
HOME has become one of my signature pieces ~ she has helped to define my purpose, and has served as a valuable icon for what I am out to do. Here is her story: The first cassette tape I owned was Billy Joel’s – Innocent Man – I nearly wore it out. I still have … Continue reading
Posted in home, inspiration, motherhood paintings
Tagged Billy Joel, lyrics, painting motherhood in review
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An Opportunity to Pay It Forward ~ New Square Charms
“Great acts are made up of small deeds.” – Lao Tzu I recently experienced some kindness from someone who discovered my paintings and decided to help get them out to more families ~ someone I had never met ~ her response to my offer to send her something as a gift for her kindness ~ … Continue reading