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  • Hi…I’m Renée!

    I’m a mama (writer, teacher, foodie, wife, lover of music, color and all things zen) who never, ever thought I was creative. Well, enter motherhood and I’m a completely changed woman. When I was pregnant with my daughter, my creative sparks began to explode. I reconnected with my love for photography in a way that helps create calm in my busy mama life AND I’m now a doodler (or shall I say, kid again!) who uses crayons, colored pencils and paints to disconnect from my hectic-to-do-list day that runs my thoughts on a daily basis. But most importantly, I’ve fallen in love with my camera and color, which helps me live a more calm and present mama life.

    Now, just because the title up above says I'm a calm mama, I want you to know that I'm not 100% calm and I don't have it all figured out. Before having my daughter, I wasn't doing anything that involved paints or a camera. Now, because of my new relationship with my creative side (it's taken me some to get to this place!) I'm happy to say that I'm SO much calmer than ever before. Do I have days that I'm pulling my hair out and wishing I was super calm in the moment....YES! But, now, I have the tools to help me NOT stay in that hectic place for too long. And, that's why I'm here...to share my journey to creating more calm in my busy mama life with you. Woohoo! Learn more about me.

Monthly Archives: September 2010

{How To Thursday} Slow Down?

Since my Slow Down Mama! series, I’ve meaning to get more s-l-o-w d-o-w-n activities and articles up on the blog. I definitely have many ideas and posts to come!  For now, I thought I’d post an article I wrote for Naturally Savvy (fined tuned a bit) in early 2009 and check-in with you and see…

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My Life On Water!

Before becoming a mom, I was glued to my water bottle. Things have changed since having Camille. I fill up my water glass or mug and take a few sips and the next thing I know it’s been an hour or so and I can’t find my water. Does this happen to you? Oh man!…

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{Inspire Me Monday} Take A Moment For Yourself

It may or may not have been a long day for you.  But either way, why not take a nice little six minute break. Here’s a great video from a fellow student from my nutrition school to help you s-l-o-w d-o-w-n and take a moment for yourself. You deserve it!  I know after a day…

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Need To Manage Your To-Do List?

Have you ever wished for a few more hours in the day? Why is it that some people seem to get everything done effortlessly and others feel that time constantly eludes them?  The secret to managing your time well isn’t working more hours.  The secret is working smarter, not harder. It’s about prioritizing the important…

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