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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
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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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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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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Good Kid – Bad Kid
“mama loves you baby, so much ~ you’re gonna have the sweetest dreams….” I’m not the mom who tells my children they are “good boys”. And I’ve never told my children they are “bad”. Just like there is no black paint in my studio, the word “bad” just doesn’t come up when I’m talking to … Continue reading
Posted in a question for mamas, inspiration
Tagged bad boy, bad girl, bad kid, bedtime, bedtime song, behavior, consequences, cosleeping, discipline, good boy, good girl, good kid, lullaby, negative, nighttime, nursery rhyme, parenting, positive, singing to baby
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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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Free Cards Friday ~ Dr. Thomas Gordon ~ Parent Effectiveness Training
It’s Free Cards Friday! Add your comment to THIS blog post throughout the weekend and be in the running to win some cards ~ I’ll choose the winner on Monday ~ come back to see if it is you ~ or be sure to include your contact info in your comment. ~~~~~ Dr. Thomas Gordon … Continue reading