I am thankful for fall because...I'm thankful for fall because....we are closer to winter and Christmas!!I'm also thankful for fall because I get to wear my Good Mama Pants...Yes, one of my favorite things about the weather turning is that I get to wear leggings and boots! All the time!Thankful for the warm fall we've… Continue reading Thankful for Fall: Day 27th of the 28 Days of Thanks
How to not overeat on Thanksgiving…unless you want to
Are you cool to overeat on Thanksgiving?I am....I do make it a point to eat slowly and enjoy each bite.......so I know which items I want for seconds...I eat two Thanksgiving Day meals so.....I'm cool with overeating...to an extent...I make sure to drink lots of water...This is actually what works for me: WaterI drink loads… Continue reading How to not overeat on Thanksgiving…unless you want to
Pregnant Mama Seal Crawls: 25th Day of Thanks, a talent
25th Day of the 28 Days of Thanks: A TalentCan I be thankful for being the fastest seal crawler in my 3rd grade class?Yes!Can I, 20 years later find a new talent that I'm thankful for?Ok....None comes to mind...unless you count being able to do all the dishes, clean the juicer, put everything back in… Continue reading Pregnant Mama Seal Crawls: 25th Day of Thanks, a talent
Thankful for jewelry: Day 24 of Thanks
Why I'm thankful for jewelry in the 28 Days of Thanks + I Made It MarketNote to self: next year, attend the I Made It Market either without the kids, or with Sean...probably with Sean because he would have loved the items there...Other note: Shop for myself!Silver Lining Designs jewelry is made by my friend, Dawn,… Continue reading Thankful for jewelry: Day 24 of Thanks
Day 22 of the 28 Days of Thanks: Faith
28 days of thanks: I'm thankful for faith "Prayer is asking for rain. Faith is carrying an umbrella. Faith is the inner sense of knowing that with divine order working on your side, all things will come together for your good. Faith is knowing that there is a divine plan and purpose for everything in life."… Continue reading Day 22 of the 28 Days of Thanks: Faith
How to be productive while pregnant
Can we be productive while pregnant?For us Moms who have made a living off of crossing off our to-do list, it may become frustrating when our energy seems less and our other kids can suck the energy from us that we do have left...I know that for while there, the first couple of months were… Continue reading How to be productive while pregnant
Day 20 of the 28 Days of Thanks: A Project I Did
28 Days of Thanks: A Project...My blog and website, of course!!!I'm so incredibly thankful for being inspired to write everyday...However my creative practice takes form...I am so thankful.Although that project I found online and did, may come in close second place...the one which turns a paper milk carton into a wreath.... I got this instructional from… Continue reading Day 20 of the 28 Days of Thanks: A Project I Did
What you do when your 1st grader is upset about people at school + We are OK
Having to clean up leads to a break-down...It wasn't until she and her brother had to pick up all the toys they took out, that she started to break down.Before they could eat dinner, they had to put everything away upstairs that they took out.Charlie gets very frustrated when Theo doesn't help clean up and… Continue reading What you do when your 1st grader is upset about people at school + We are OK
How to Handle Negative People
How can we handle the negative people and situations in our lives? The first step is to acknowledge that we want it to change! It's so awesome....although we cannot change other people, we can change ourselves.... And this will allow for all new relationship dynamics to occur! It's very easy to get caught up in… Continue reading How to Handle Negative People
28 Days of Thanks: Day 18 – A Daily Indulgence + pregnant woman talks coffee
What is my daily indulgence during this 28 days of thanks?A cup of coffee, of course!Yes, this 6-month pregnant woman talks coffee...I started drinking coffee after Charlie was born... it took awhile to really acquire a taste for it, but I liked its warmth and the added boost I felt it gave.Since then, I'd go… Continue reading 28 Days of Thanks: Day 18 – A Daily Indulgence + pregnant woman talks coffee
Diagnosis during pregnancy 