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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: October 2010

Update!

Hi there!  Sorry I’ve been MIA all week.  I had family in town this past week so I took a week off of blogging.  I will be resuming again this week!  See ya Monday! Have a FABULOUS Halloween!

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{Foodie Friday} Warm Nutty Cinnamon Oatmeal with Quinoa

When I was younger, I wasn’t much of an oatmeal fan. I’d buy the Quaker Oats brand and I’d eat them plain, and they just didn’t fly with me.  But, I was and still am a big oatmeal cookie fan. Back in 2004, when I was living on Guam, I came across a recipe in…

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{Gratitude 365/20} Photo Project: Doggie Brother Love

Today, I’m grateful that Camille loves her doggie brother, Rusty and he loves her (well, mainly because she feeds him). I’m so, so grateful I caught this magical moment!  Awwwww!  Love! What are you grateful for today? {life is gratitude} If you enjoyed this post, get free updates by email or RSS.

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{Gratitude 365/19} Photo Project: Morning Thunderstorm

Today, I’m grateful for waking up this morning to thunder and rain. It’s been over a month since we’ve had rain, so this morning was a nice calming treat.  It inspired me to sit still and look out the window and appreciate it all.  I couldn’t help but smile. Love that! What are you grateful…

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{Slow Down Mama!} Washing Dishes

Guess whose been washing her dishes SUPER fast? Yep! You guessed right! That would be me! Ha! I realized the other day that I zoom through dish-washing and dish-loading (gotta love having a dishwasher).  I wash dishes ALL day (well, it seems like it anyway).  It’s no wonder I’m trying to get them done as…

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