The Big Push

Now there’s a phrase with many meanings – The Big Push. Many mothers think about the birth of their babies when they are confronted with these words. Little H, however, stubbornly arrived via c-section, so that’s not the case for me. Today, I am speaking about an incident involving my dear daughter instead. We were [...]

How to Write Flash Fiction – a Beginners Guide

I know I’ve been going on and on and on about flash fiction for the past few weeks. Interested in learning more about the form? Read on… I don’t pretend to be an expert on the subject, however, I’ve read an awful lot of the stuff and I’ve written some too. I like to think [...]

*sigh*

Dear Heather, We wish to thank you for submitting your work, I want it all. Is that wrong? as a possible inclusion in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Power Moms. We appreciate your efforts on behalf of the book and your willingness to share your message with the world. We have been so moved by [...]

Featured Mom – Michelle of Namesakes

Michelle has dedicated herself to a pursuit of all things creative and has also taken it upon herself to create a non-profit organization. Have a read of what this mom has dedicated her time and her arts towards. H: What do you like to create? M: One-of-a-kind personalized artwork using a child’s name as the [...]

A few things here, a few things there

#1) Unless you’ve been under a rock, you’ve heard of the Mom Bloggers Club. I’ve been a member for a while and have to say it is one of my favorite spots on the net. Well, I’ve been named one of the top 10 members to get to know! Wheeee! You guys already know me [...]

Random Tuesday Thoughts

Thought I’d join in this fun Meme today. It’s hosted by my bloggy buddies Keely and Kelly…go check em out. Ok – here are my random thoughts. What is that on the floor of my minivan? Oh, a dirty diaper in a ziplock bag. Keepin’ it fresh. Go Sharon Go! I think it’s great that [...]

Featured Mom – Allisa of quiltish

Today’s Featured Mom has taken her love of simple things to a soft, familiar place. Allisa, the mom behind quiltish, sews because she loves to – and it shows. H: How long have you been doing what you do? A: I’ve been creating forever. As a first grader, I was queen of the popsicle dollhouse [...]

Meal Planning – A Time Saving Tip for busy Creative Moms

Image via Wikipedia Sometimes, in order to embrace our creativity, we need to A) make time for it and B) save money for purchasing supplies. One of the ways we can accomplish both is by meal planning. Now, I confess – I’ve never done this before. Sometimes I’ll make enough for left overs and occasionally [...]

A Literary Treat – Poems by Jayne Jaudon Ferrer

When I first became a Mother, the love and hormone crazy emotions I felt were overwhelming. I did many things to try and capture those times. I took a gazillion photos, I started a scrapbook, I sewed tiny little bits of (pathetic) clothing and I wrote. I wrote a few poems, one of which is [...]

Extra giveaway love for my bloggy friends

Hey guys, I have two giveaways up right now that could use some more entries. If you post about them on your blog, I’ll give you an extra entry into the contests! Here’s what you need to do… Blog about Rebecca Martin’s CD the Growing Season and link to my post for the free MP3 [...]