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My Favorite Baby Shower Gift – Sweet & Simple Breast-feeding Journal

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New moms and moms to be can use all the encouragement they can get.  I always hope to inspire my pregnant friends to be successful nursing mothers, especially in those first few months. For baby showers I usually make a “Breast-Feeding Survival Kit” which is usually a basket filled with nursing supplies.  But, my favorite [...]

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Tools for WAHMs: Mom’s Plan of the Month

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With a million things in the air at any one time, a month can fly by in a flash.  Sometimes what you need is a good step back to see the weeks ahead all at once.  That is why the third section of my “Mom Notebook” is my Mom’s Plan of the Month.  And, it’s [...]

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New Year’s Resolutions for a Creative Mom

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I like to think of New Year’s Resolutions as more like a plan than a list of solid goals.  The goal is, as always, to be the best mom, wife and artist I can be.  I figure if i get around to most of these, I’ll be okay this year. TEN:  Quality reading for you [...]

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Creative Children’s Book of the Month: The Nutcracker

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The Nutcracker – written and illustrated by Susan Jeffers I admit it.  I am partial to this story.  My mom took me to see the Nutcracker Ballet when I was a kid.  I even played one of the mice in a local production when I was in kindergarden.  When I was little I loved the [...]

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Creative Children’s Book of the Month: Blueberries for Sal

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A true classic.  This children’s book has a warm, timeless feel.  It is not flashy.  It doesn’t have a surprise ending, colorful creatures, stickers or fuz coming out of the pages.  It is just a simple story about a little girl picking blueberries with her mother.  The illustrations are done in a single color, but [...]

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The Best iPhone Apps for Busy Moms & Dads

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I know you’re busy, so I’ll cut right to the chase.  I love my iPhone, and here are some of the reasons why.  This is by NO MEANS a complete list.  These are just a few apps I happen to have collected and use on a regular basis.  Have some better ones? Please add them [...]

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The Creative Children’s Book of the Month – Angelina Ballerina

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Angelina Ballerina, written by Katharine Holabird and Illustrated sublimely by Helen Craig This book is quickly becoming a modern classic.  It’s beautiful images and endearing tale of fulfilling your dreams are timeless.  The illustrations are full and rich, and you and your little ones will find new details hidden in each scene every time you [...]

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What Are Why-Nots?

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Every creative soul needs a little nudge every now and then.  Whatever it is you create, art, music, poetry or even just dinner, keeping life new and interesting will keep that creative light shining bright.  Most moms at home will tell you that turning the wagon wheels out of the rut in the road can [...]

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Tools for WAHMs: Mom’s Plan of the Week Worksheet

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 Some people don’t need help staying on task and organized.  I am not one of them.  I managed to get through High School, College and Grad school using the scrap of paper/ink on hand method.  But, when I collected a husband in the Navy, a freelance business and a toddler, it was very clear that [...]

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Creative Children’s Book of the Month- Walter Kitty

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The Secret Life of Walter Kitty: Written by Barbara Jean Hicks, Illustrated by Dan Santat I must start by saying that I am a bit biased.  I own a mischievous orange cat very much like Walter.  But, even if you don’t have a cat, your kids will love Walter. My daughter spends more time on [...]

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