The Creative Mom

The best job in the world.

Doodled during nap time while waiting for a client’s images to upload for printing. (Also while waiting for my afternoon indulgence to brew.)
 

 
101 ways you can use a simple note card to enrich your life and the lives of those you care about…
 

Send a thank you note for a gift received.  Your mother always said to send thank you cards.  Your mother was right.  Everyone appreciates being appreciated.
A friend is recovering after surgery, send her a little […]

One of the great childhood substances, mac and cheese is an indispensable tool in the modern mother’s arsenal.  It’s soft for toothless little mouths, easy to pick up for learning little fingers, gooey and fun shaped for distractible little minds, and it’s also edible for demanding little tummies.  
But, even though we both love it, i always had a small amount of mac […]

Never underestimate a toddler’s ability to create chaos.  This is never more true than when on vacation.  We recently returned from a family cruise aboard the Carnival Pride.  This was our first substantial family vacation since joining the “with kids” club, and we learned a lot about our daughter, our family and what really defines […]

I love Target.  It opens at 8am, usually has a Starbucks with highchairs and sells cheap baby clothes. Wal-mart is fine too, although I do have to drive past two target stores to get to the nearest one, and it has no Starbucks.  It also lacks that certain bright and shiny Targetness that makes Target […]

Do you have a favorite food that takes you instantly back to childhood with just one bite? These muffins are mine.  My mother must have made a million of these while my brother and I were kids.  So, now that I am Mom and my mom is Nana, I make them for my family. (I […]

Recently we decided to enact a new family tradition.  The Yearly Family Photo Shoot.  I admit that I am not a professional photographer, but I am a bit more than an amateur.  When you are an illustrator it sure helps if you can take good reference photos.  I’ve also sold photos as stock photography, taken […]

I love this analogy.  Everytime I find myself caught up in the little things, I remember who my golf balls are.   It was written by Laura Bankston, the author of  “The Home School Cook Book”.  Find out about this creative mom here… www.homeschoolcookbook.com
Who are your golf balls?
A Mayonnaise Jar and Two Cups of Coffee

When things […]