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How did I become an entrepreneur? It’s an excellent question.⁣⁣I never really thought I’d ever be a business owner. It was never something I set out to do intentionally. I’ve just always had the privilege of making my creativity my work.I guess you could say I just followed the breadcrumbs of my passion.⁣⁣When I was […]

Connection is all about creating intentional moments where you can say yes, slow down, and savor spending time with the ones you love most. ⁣⁣Recently, my little man went to bed early which meant special time with my big kids.So instead of turning on the TV, I opted for some creativity time. I pulled out […]

Gratitude is the ability to BE thankful and appreciative. Gratitude centers us…bringing us back to kindness and being present with the blessings in our lives. It’s not something that we are born with but rather a skill that needs to be practiced. ⁣ ⁣ And y’all, it’s not just something our kids need to practice […]

Self care can be an overwhelming and ominous task. You know it’s important, but a lot of questions can surface making the investment difficult to implement.⁣⁣What’s considered self-care?⁣How much is too much self-care?⁣How do I know where to start?⁣Does it have to cost anything?⁣How often should I implement it?⁣What if my friends and family misunderstand […]

You can try to suffocate them, hide them, or cover them up with these numbing/distracting strategies work: ⁣⁣As a homeschooling mom, I have collected lots of tricks and tips from seasoned mamas before me and come up with a few of my own. That’s the beauty of homeschool-everything can be adapted and tailored to how […]

Homeschool / Outschool / Unschool When faced with trauma, like covid-19, acute environmental trauma, divorce, addiction, abuse….. humans can’t learn. Before we can open our minds enough and have the bandwidth enough to explore new ideas, new thoughts, new information, knowledge, and the absorption and assimilation of new information (essentially, learning), We need to build […]

I often get questions about age-appropriate toys for the children on your gift lists. Since parents inquire about educational toys for preschoolers, I typically take the time to type out all of the products that are a good fit for your little ones ages and reasons why they are beneficial, but this year I’m sharing […]

As summer leads into fall, I am reminded of the importance of seasonally appropriate play activities that allow little ones to learn about changes in their world. There are many ways to expose your little explorers to the tidings of the season, and one of my favorites is building sensory bins. Part of the fun […]

Bold and Brave Acts of Self Care Asking for connection Asking for support Turning inward Taking a bath Sleep Practicing Gratitude Exercise Getting Out in Nature RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) Opening Myself Up to Accept the Love and Kindness of Others This week has been an intense and steady week. I have been emotionally […]