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softened by the past
a short(ish) blog: inserting a pondering into a sea of chatter softened by the past I’ve been transferring old videos onto my computer the last couple weeks, so I’ve been watching my boys as little tikes, toddling all over ~ their sweet faces and voices have my heart constantly melting. All day those little sounds … Continue reading
Baby Is Still Inside
a short(ish) blog: inserting a pondering into a sea of chatter Baby Is Still Inside Isn’t it funny how coming across past photos and videos of our babies does strange things to us? We sometimes wish we could go back to those moments for just hours or days. But then, we look into the eyes … Continue reading
Posted in conscious parenting, family life, gifts for mom, inspiration, motherhood, personal life, special offer
Tagged baby, big boy, family photos, family videos, growing up, past, son, toddler
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Inner SuperHeros
a short blog: inserting a pondering into a sea of chatter Inner SuperHeros Recently I asked my growing and gorgeous community on Facebook: What is YOUR superpower? I love the responses. “I make milk” is a common and true response. Oh, to be able to produce the food from within, that is the best food … Continue reading
Posted in a question for mamas, available paintings, babywearing, gifts for mom, inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings, personal life
Tagged inner hero, mom, original art for sale, original painting for sale, paintings of children, paintings of mother, paintings of women, super hero, super mom, super power, superhero, supermom
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A Fertile Mind Without A Place To Grow
a short(ish) blog: inserting a pondering into a sea of chatter A Fertile Mind Without A Place To Grow If I had a dime for every time I said “I’ll remember that when I wake up”, trust me, my husband would be retired right now. Countless, countless times I’ll be in bed, or standing in … Continue reading
Posted in a question for mamas, available paintings, babywearing, behind the scenes, breastfeed, gifts for mom, inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings, personal life
Tagged acrylic painting, blue, breast, breastfeed, breastmilk, cuddle, emotion, ideas, inspiration, journal, journaling, milk, motherhood art, new painting, nursing, paintings of children, paintings of mother and child, ponder, red, thoughts, writing
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the process and the prize
Well, first of all, I’m not sure if I’ve told you enough about Steven Pressfield. This man is a true visionary. He has inspired me in so many ways, opened my eyes, shut down my bullsh*t, given me armor against resistance and helped me to understand where I was heading and how I would know … Continue reading
Posted in available paintings, behind the scenes, Commissioned Painting, gifts for mom, inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings, personal life
Tagged available paintings, blessings, commission an original painting, fruits of our labor, krishna, krishna quote, motherhood art, original painting for sale, painting, painting on canvas, paycheck, payment, prize, process, rights to our labor, steven pressfield
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we do what we love
Last year, my boys and I watched a documentary called Between The Folds. The film showcases a group of scientists and artists who strive toward modern paper folding, going beyond traditional origami, and interpreting their world through paper. Their creations were awe-inspiring, it was phenomenal what they could do with only their hands. This film captivated … Continue reading
Personal Myth #4 ~ this one is about working
I’m not quite sure how it happens. We grow up and along the way an idea is implanted into us. Like a seed into the rich fertile soil of an inquisitive, open mind. We see, we hear, we notice over and over and before too long this idea becomes our reality. I like reality. I … Continue reading
Posted in a question for mamas, family life, inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, personal life
Tagged computer, facebook, mother and child painting, motherhood art, multi-task, myth, office, organizing, painting, pinterest, social media, task, twitter, waste time, work
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Personal Myth #3 ~ this one is about junk food
I’m not quite sure how it happens. We grow up and along the way an idea is implanted into us. Like a seed into the rich fertile soil of an inquisitive, open mind. We see, we hear, we notice over and over and before too long this idea becomes our reality. I like reality. I … Continue reading
Posted in a question for mamas, family life, inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, personal life
Tagged cleaning plate, clearing plate, dessert, feed, finishing dinner, junk food, mother and child, motherhood art, reward with food, snacking, sugar, sweets
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Personal Myth #2 ~ this one is about sleeping
I’m not quite sure how it happens. We grow up and along the way an idea is implanted into us. Like a seed into the rich fertile soil of an inquisitive, open mind. We see, we hear, we notice over and over and before too long this idea becomes our reality. I like reality. I … Continue reading
Posted in a question for mamas, co-sleep, family life, inspiration, mindful mothering, motherhood, motherhood paintings, personal life
Tagged exhaustion, family, feeling good, focus, health, motherhood, multi-task, painting, sleep deprive, sleeping, staying up late, tasks, to do
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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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The “B” Word
The word that I try not to use (except when referring to bumblebees); the word I do not necessarily want associated with me or my family; the word that personally sparks annoyance when others use it as a reason for not keeping in touch, or getting their work done. (but only because this word has … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, personal life
Tagged business, busy, clutter, motherhood, multi-task, original painting for sale, revolution, to do list, to-do lists, work at home
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Stretching Wings
The value of letting kids play and bumble, letting them wander out of your site in a safe place. Stretching their wings, quizzing their own sense of autonomy. Letting them know that you’re there, but not hovering. Letting them know that you care, but not smothering. The freedom, excitement and big-kid feelings of not being … Continue reading
Posted in conscious parenting, inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, personal life, simple living
Tagged autumn, baby, child, chill, collecting, crisp, fall, halloween, holding hands, leaves, mother and child, mother and daughter, mother and son, motherhood, native american, october, parenting, separation anxiety, september, space, toddler, walking
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Our Attitudes ~ Choosing Our Good Life
Take a breath, look around. It might not be as bad as you think. I wholeheartedly know something, and I think you wholeheartedly know it too. But we just keep forgetting. We just keep throwing this that we know under the rug, or under the bus, and letting ourselves forget. Here is what we know: … Continue reading
Posted in archival print, inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, personal life
Tagged blonde hair, boy, brother, brown hair, choosing, emotion, girl, good life, inspiration, mood, mother and child, mother and child art, motherhood paintings, onerepublic, painting of womem, positive, red wrap, siblings, sisters
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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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Mama Meets The Grocery Bill – Part 3 – MamaBars
Read: Mama Meets The Grocery Bill – Part 1 Read: Mama Meets The Grocery Bill – Part 2 Today: MamaBars Recipe ah, the ugly, yet beautiful, yet ugly, yet delicious date. Remember the feeling of looking into the grocery cart, then looking at the grocery store receipt and wondering where the money went? Boxed/packaged snacks are spendy! … Continue reading
Posted in family life, personal life, recipes
Tagged cookie recipe, date bars, homemade lara bars, lara bars, larabars, raw cookies, raw snacks, snacks for kids
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