Make Music From The Noise

Make Music From The Noise

Little Man is already tuning into noise. He notices when certain friends form tight-knit groups. He shares with me moments of feeling left out. He feels the sting of an innocent tease. He senses a hint of a perceived pecking order between friends.

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Keeping The Moments Present

Keeping The Moments Present

I danced with a new strip of the ocean that day. One that varies from any other I’ve met. It’s nestled in the side of hills cloaked in lush, variegated green blankets and sprinkled every so often with civilization, life – it’s a retreat. Strolling its shores, whether alone or with a soul sister by […]

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Stained Glass Heart Garland & Love Notes

Stained Glass Heart Garland & Love Notes

We need more LOVE. We need to OFFER more love. We wanted to finally experiment with the art of crayon melting. As we near Valentine’s Day the babes thought it would be fun to try hearts. From here, our project morphed into Stained Glass Heart Garland and Valentine Love Notes for teachers…here’s how we do: […]

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Honor Your Zing

Honor Your Zing

As a mama it’s easy to lose your zing. Your identity can slowly morph into this responsible, manner checking, poop-tracking, laundry chasing, errand running being right before your eyes, yet totally under the radar, until you look into the mirror one day and wonder who that face looking back at you is. You love this […]

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Bringing Sassy Back – Friendship Pins & Ribbon Barrettes

Bringing Sassy Back – Friendship Pins & Ribbon Barrettes

It’s cold, baby. The kind of cold that prompts a governor to call off school based on predicted record-low temps. To some, this is music to the ear (busted). To others, this is a deer-in-the-headlights realization that there is one more day to entertain antsy kiddos. Whichever side of the fence you land on is […]

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Intentions – 2014

What brought me here – every step, choice, and experience – doesn’t really need resolving. Each step taught me something, brought me to today. I’ve done what I could when I could with the best I had. No regrets.

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Stories dipped in glass, glitter, and bling.

Stories dipped in glass, glitter, and bling.

Ornamental Stroll… I’ve felt an especially strong pull to history in the recent years, hungry to know the stories that brought us to exactly where we stand today, compelled to record our moments together and how they’ve changed us. I’m also aware that as a single parent I’m responsible to pass along the stories that […]

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