Much Metta Mama

Soccer Season Quilter Style

2010-09-12T14:15:00.001-05:00

I have brought with me some good friends to hang with! Sylvia, Sarah, Donna, Vinnie... Thank you Jennifer Chiaverini ~ I love your books!!

Soaking up the Metta

2010-09-12T12:09:00.001-05:00

Mama's Dream World

2010-09-03T23:02:00.001-05:00

Even if Reality seems a little off ~ Keep hold of your Bliss!

Garden Bliss

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Oh my, how the bliss grows...

Mama Goddess Love

2010-07-10T00:11:00.001-05:00

Love you too honey bear!

Chalky Goddess Gang

2010-07-10T00:08:00.001-05:00

Joining forces for sidewalk inspiration.

Friendly Goddess Lady

2010-07-10T00:01:00.001-05:00

A friend, a goddess bag, a clean house...truly a perfect picture.

Play in the Woods

2010-07-09T23:50:00.001-05:00

...with your apron on Mama.:)

Stay Hydrated

2010-07-09T23:48:00.001-05:00

3 stainless and 1 glass... off we go to the park.

Red Heart Goddess

2010-07-09T23:45:00.001-05:00

Sprouting Beans

2010-07-09T23:35:00.001-05:00

New to Me Sewing Machine

2010-07-09T23:34:00.001-05:00

What I'm riding these days :)

Last Little Nursling

2010-07-09T23:25:00.001-05:00

Mint on Green

2010-06-03T22:54:00.000-05:00

These two colors... oh, how you make me happy when you are together.

Watercolor Goddess

2010-03-29T23:13:00.001-05:00

Happy Birthday Lovie!!

2010-03-29T22:44:00.001-05:00

29 candles and a counterpane blankie for you.Love you Love You LOVE YOU!!

Beings of Light

2010-03-29T22:11:00.001-05:00

Mama Friend Inspiration

2010-03-29T22:03:00.001-05:00

Show and tell time with my local Mama Friend - Sherri B from Blueberry Hill Farm and Bakery :)Look at the rug she made!!So cool! It IS my intentions to make one.... maybe I will start after Easter... I must catch up on other projects first but the plans are ON!!Thanks for the inspiration ~ Much Love!!

Hot Cocoa Goddess

2010-03-11T23:16:00.000-05:00

My little goddess (with the chubby lil' hands) helped decorate this short lived goddess.Oh Marlie... You keep it so real for me.Thank you.

Sewing Magical Sewing

2010-02-08T01:28:00.002-05:00

Hello New Friend,I am so happy you can zig zag.Let"s make something together!Love,Sadie

I Heart Burkett Buns!!

2010-02-08T01:07:00.001-05:00

I love supporting local artisans especially when they are your good mama friend!!

White Churches Look Good with Snow

2010-02-08T00:57:00.000-05:00

I do love the scenery here in Coolspring.

Play Dough Love Goddess

2010-02-08T00:01:00.001-05:00

She was short lived but loved every second of it.

A Thank You Card

2010-02-07T23:57:00.001-05:00

For MY Mama who is always so generous with gifts and support.Thank you Mom! I love you!!

Wood and Metal Don't Mix

2010-02-07T23:27:00.001-05:00

Defying the art of Feng Shui and the elements at times, but there are many nooks of personal smiles for Mama.

Get Serious Now

2010-01-29T01:58:00.001-05:00

Marlie Paige in a moment with her Mama whose wearing her Immaculate Mother Blue Sweater.

Expert Thread Picker

2010-01-18T23:04:00.001-05:00

My secret weapon in the crafty world.She's amazing.

Mother Earth Loves You

2010-01-18T22:50:00.001-05:00

and I love you too.

Goddess in the Woodwork

2010-01-18T22:45:00.001-05:00

Maybe only I can see it... but she's there.My goddess is everywhere for me these days, even on the basement steps... a lovely little surprise.Thank you!

Happy New Year

2010-01-12T00:14:00.001-05:00

New Years Rez?Self-actualize already!!!

Happy Holidays

2009-12-30T23:09:00.001-05:00

Secret Handmade Holiday Workings

2009-12-30T22:39:00.001-05:00

Picking out a Xmas Tree

2009-12-30T22:17:00.001-05:00

This was my take on it.Sleeping babies ensure knitting time -Have fun Daddy!!

Everyone Gets a Kiss

2009-12-30T22:03:00.001-05:00

Good Morning Little Lovies... Your Mama adores you so.

Price Difference

2009-12-04T00:27:00.001-05:00

Still bothered by the difference in budget shopping and natural food storeshopping (which is the short one and 10 dollars more).

Stitching Up Mukluks

2009-12-04T00:26:00.001-05:00

It's time to get the toesies cozy.

Hello Entryway

2009-12-03T23:49:00.001-05:00

Dreg finally hung up my baskets which I'm going to fill with pinecones forthe season.Thanks lovie!! I promise to not scent them with cinnamon since you hate itso.

On top of my fridge

2009-12-03T23:43:00.001-05:00

Cinnamon and Clove scented pinecones and harvested Chicks 'n Hens for thegift giving.

Repurposing Paper into Little Books

2009-12-03T23:37:00.001-05:00

Getting Crafty

2009-11-11T23:23:00.001-05:00

It's monkey see monkey do around here so I hope the lil' apes are inspired by mama's work.Love to Learn

Gifts from The Blue Nymph

2009-11-08T14:05:00.001-05:00

Oh...You Know

2009-11-08T14:05:00.000-05:00

Just having a blast.

The Nosey Neighbor is Me

2009-11-04T22:25:00.001-05:00

...that's how I feel when I peek out my kitchen windows!

Water Kefir

2009-11-04T22:23:00.001-05:00

The idea of actually drinking this crazy stuff kinda freaks me out, but Ikeep drinking it regardless and am feeling pretty good!

Knitting with Cotton

2009-11-04T21:52:00.001-05:00

It's mindless mindful knitting so, you know I like it...gonna make somewashies for xmas gifts.

Mermaid Goddess

2009-10-21T21:40:00.001-05:00

Don't have time to draw one Goddess

2009-10-20T22:42:00.001-05:00

But I'm going to anyways! It was a big piece of paper that needed more useand it was a crazy homeschooling day!

Harvest Goddess

2009-10-02T22:49:00.001-05:00

She grew from a summer full of love...

Beeswax Goddess

2009-09-30T23:20:00.001-05:00

Blissful handwork.

Use Up the Paint Goddess

2009-09-30T23:10:00.001-05:00

Leave no paint behind on painting day.

Blue and Red Makes My Head

2009-09-30T22:54:00.001-05:00

Happy.:)

Get Knitty

2009-09-30T22:34:00.001-05:00

In preparation for teaching my son, it's time for this Mama to finally gether knit on.And I'm doing alright...

Daddy and Mars

2009-09-26T20:37:00.001-05:00

Just being together ~ My shining lights.

The Computer Zone Out

2009-09-16T00:17:00.001-05:00

Young and old - the screen lures you in... and commits you to mouthbreathing.

Keep Going Mama

2009-09-16T00:03:00.001-05:00

Press on ~ Keep on ~ Go go go.

Baby So Sweet

2009-08-22T23:28:00.001-05:00

Peaceful Travels

2009-08-22T23:26:00.001-05:00

Peace is always on my quest when running around with my cubs. Just gettingin and out of the Mother Van are accomplishments.

Home Sweet Home

2009-08-22T23:04:00.001-05:00

My kitchen window welcomes me...Now do these damn dishes woman.

Thank You Baskets

2009-08-22T23:03:00.001-05:00

Thank you Lee & Vonnie for your patience with the home buying market andMother, for leading us to our new home. Thank you.

We Can Do It

2009-08-22T22:39:00.001-05:00

Keep on Mamas...keep on.

Crazy Love Goddess

2009-07-05T22:36:00.001-05:00

Jumping Beans

2009-07-05T22:27:00.001-05:00

My favorite color combo - red & blue.

Lovie

2009-07-05T22:17:00.001-05:00

Feeling Well Taken Care of...

2009-05-26T00:06:00.003-05:00

Thank you Universe and Mama Chappell and Mom 'n Ken and Dreg and ultimately, the energy within Me.I am off to bed feeling very blessed with all the gifts and thoughtfulness I was granted this weekend. Thank you so much. I am floored and truly blown away with how well you take care of me. Thank you thank you thank you.

31 and counting

2009-05-13T00:59:00.001-05:00

Handmade Washies

2009-05-12T23:07:00.001-05:00

As you may know, I wipe ass for a living. These girls keep me busy andsince I scored some terry cloth from Mama B and some old shirts from CaraJean, I paired them up and what can I say, they are lovie washies andcertainly get 'r done.Oh my gawd. Did I really just type that?

Orange Burst Goddess

2009-05-12T23:07:00.000-05:00

It was painting day at the Love to Learn Homeschool.

La Leche League Tribute

2009-05-12T22:43:00.001-05:00

Here's to Mama's Milk!

My Ayden Bryce

2009-05-12T22:38:00.001-05:00

The little boy is still so sweet - the emerging 7 year old is volatile andnot only pushes boundaries but Mama's patience buttons. I'll just invitethe grace in and keep on loving him through it all.

Hey Look - It's My House

2009-05-12T22:32:00.001-05:00

Dreg's buying me a house.Thanks lovie.:)

My Marlie Paige

2009-05-12T22:27:00.001-05:00

Pretty chill so far with this one at 5 months - she giggles, she laughs,she's my o so sweet chubba bubba.

My Elaine Grace

2009-05-12T22:25:00.001-05:00

I'm sure every tribe has one - you know, the grumpy serious girl. Whenshe's happy, she's happy and when she's not - psshh, she's not.

Big Brother and Baby

2009-04-15T23:27:00.002-05:00

Neighbors

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I am almost sure that my neighbors are just as intrigued with my compost binas I am with their flaming pit of fire.

Coordinate.

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I think Mommy only bought the pink tote because it matched your shirt.Cutie.

Hello Love!

2009-04-15T22:41:00.001-05:00

Still take the time to send my sweet Dreggie some of these cell phoneclassics...

Penguin Goddess

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Impressed the kids with this one...

Guardian Angel

2009-04-15T22:16:00.001-05:00

Thank you Eve.You always know when to tuck me in close to your heart...

Oh my gawd. Dreg shorts?

2009-03-13T00:09:00.002-05:00

How To Patch Your Clothes - More DIY How To ProjectsFor a second, I thought someone had stolen Dreg's shorts and was trying to give them a new secret identity with all the patches. Ha ha, ya right - he guards those things with his life. Then I thought about the condition of his shorts and how they'll probably fall apart soon like the rest of his attire and thought this may be a good skill to

Marlie and Me

2009-03-01T23:02:00.001-05:00

Every time I say "Marlie and Me", I think of that damn movie.You know I don't have a t.v. and don't keep up on the movie scene, how was I to know... Dreg and I still laugh at our hospital moment when were saw the movie preview on the tube after we had just decided on the name Marlie. We could not believe we had picked a name that was also the name of a stupid dog movie.Ugh. I hope they don't

Simplicity

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Some days, it's so abundantly clear. Inspiration illustration by Nick Dewar.

A decade gone by

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Even with the inverted violet color, my youth shines through. How fun to find old pictures of oneself.

Baby Bliss

2009-02-07T00:46:00.001-05:00

Oh how I love this little chubby thing.It's a great feeling to know that ALL I need to do all day long, really - the only thing that matters, is to love my kids up.Everything else can wait.Kisses are top priority.

Go, Mama, Go!

2009-02-01T23:12:00.001-05:00

Much love to my good friend Mama B for giving me (Mama C) a loving Mama Boost with this nifty handmade card filled with words of love and wisdom. Good reusing - What a great idea to use up all my thousands of clippings from the past decade that have been waiting for a creative purpose. Mama B inspired me to sit down and whip up a dozen note cards - the first one being a Thank You card for her.

Scribble Goddess

2009-02-01T22:23:00.001-05:00

Elaine Grace and I collaborated on this piece. We are both very good at making scribbles.I feel blessed to be able to work with such an artsy girl.

Trying to Keep Up with Crap

2009-02-01T21:59:00.001-05:00

More literally, baby crap.With two girls in diapers, the laundry situation can sometimes get ahead of me. Yesterday I had to volunteer my tub to do a massive pre-soak for the Fuzzi Bunz. Oh how I wish I was the one soaking in the tub and not a bunch of poo. And here again tonight, at the end of another long Mama day, the laundry situation is again relentless - this time, it's taken over the

Lentil Goddess

2009-01-30T21:40:00.001-05:00

Love to Learn Homeschool

Sing Along with Mr. Mraz

2009-01-23T08:53:00.002-05:00

Jason Mraz, a fun guy.

Simple Abundance

2009-01-21T23:51:00.001-05:00

This is why i didn't read my Simple Abundance entry today.Elaine Grace decided it was a splendid day to garden in the house plants.These are the types of messes that take me days, even weeks to get to. Although I may have to put a rush on this one because I'm really enjoying this book.Really, it is full of reminders that we need to hear and live every day like to be present in each moment and be

Mama Bird Needs to Sew

2009-01-20T21:23:00.003-05:00

At one point, sewing may have only been a "want" of mine, but it's sincebeen relocated to the "need" column with a growing pile of clothesbegging to be mended, the current fabric basket spilling over withfabrics waiting to be used and two nights ago, I cut up some old skirts& a crib sheet to make some reusable cloth napkins that are stillsitting on my ironing board waiting their turn. They've

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Close Your Eyes

Karma Tree Appliqué

2009-01-15T21:45:00.000-05:00

Little Mars is admiring the sweetest gift from Michele at Under the Bodhi Tree Designs that also has the coolest darn appliqué ever! Hooray for talented Mamas! I just love the Karma Tree - It's almost too cute to use, but we'll spit all over it anyways I'm sure - eh Marlie?

Octo - Fabulous Necklace

2009-01-14T13:44:00.001-05:00

My new favorite goodie is this pink octopus necklace from Delicious Hobo. Isn't he so cool? The maker, Kathryn from delicioushobo.etsy.com, is super talented and you'll be able to win some of her work next month in the All Natural Me Blog.

Facercise

2009-01-14T10:54:00.001-05:00

Just minutes a day to a younger prettier you!!I confess, I actually wanted this gift. Thanks Dreg for feeding the vanity in me! Mama turns 31 this year so really, it's time for Facercise! Show me the ways Master Maggio -What is even more of a gift to me, is seeing my mother's face in this picture. We were both making fun of my gift, but she takes the gold with that look!

Fairies in the Fog

2009-01-13T22:54:00.001-05:00

My upstairs window is permanently fogged up between the glass and even if I could see out to the front of the complex, the scenic view is a drag to look at anyways, so i thought I'd tape up all the sweet little stained glass fairies that Ayden and I colored - hmm, I don't know - maybe last year or the year before. Hmmm, how long ago was that??Okay, now I'm stuck in chronological thought. The

Wish I was napping with you....

2009-01-13T17:05:00.001-05:00

Not in sweat pants!

2009-01-13T16:51:00.001-05:00

I believe the first step in postpartum recovery is to at least get dressed....Even if it was the same outfit that you wore yesterday!Marlie Paige is a great little lady to hang out with...

2009-01-08T21:53:00.003-05:00

Oh where, oh where has my positive parenting gone?Seriously, Mama has been sucking ass this past month. Have I completely forgotten how to do it?Granted I've had major surgery, 2 episodes of mastitis and very little sleep with the new babe but come on Sadie - get with it. I am so sick of being grumpy and feeling annoyed with everything and everyone. Even though I internalize most of it, I am

2009-01-03T00:14:00.004-05:00

Slacking ass in 2009 already.And that's a good thing! I think I have the same damn resolutions that I have every year - to generally improve myself and become a better person, get organized in my home to manifest an effortlessly clean abode, be the best darn Mama ever, get into shape, be able to touch my toes, eat fabulously, juice more and this is my new one - drink more tea.Seriously, I need to

2008-11-05T20:05:00.003-05:00

My sewing machine is sometimes like a penis to me.Kinda foreign, ya know. I mean, I pretty much know how to work it and get things done on it, but I feel like my skills could certainly be tweaked in some areas. Like what exactly it THAT part for and how could I do this better. And is my machine really satisfied...Okay I'll stop with the penile corniness.The one thing I really would like some