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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: November 2010

Delicious Thanksgiving Collards Anyone?

Still looking for some Thanksgiving menu ideas?  Here’s a quick, easy and DELICIOUS side dish that  I posted a few weeks back and it’s guaranteed to have you and your guests saying MMMMMMMMM!   I promise!  I finished my menu yesterday and this one is on it.  I’ll be adding a pomegranate dressing to it…

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{Inspire Me Monday} You’re More Than Just “Pretty”

WOW! I just saw this video!  This is AMAZING! FANTASTIC! And, so RIGHT ON!  This literally had me clapping, cheering and in happy inspirational tears.  A must see! FYI: she does drop the f-bomb, so make sure little ears or ears you don’t want hearing it aren’t around. If you enjoyed this post, get free…

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{Foodie Friday} Thanksgiving Maple Carrots Anyone?

I’m sure by now you’ve been thinking about what you’ll like to have on your Thanksgiving table come next Thursday. I definitely am.  I’m not 100% done with my menu yet, but hope to be soon!  I thought I’d re-post this yummy side dish that’s perfect and festive for Thanksgiving.  I have a feeling this…

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How To Give Thanks On Thanksgiving Without Giving In To Guilt

Thanksgiving is upon us and soon families will gather together and prepare homemade dishes for everyone to enjoy. It’s definitely a happy time of year! Orange, yellow, red, and brown leaves falling.  Smells of cinnamon, apple cider and wood chips in the air.  Days are shorter and the temperature is cooler, but,  this can also…

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{Slow Down Mama!} Just Breathe!

I thought I would re-post some of my Slow Down Mama ideas from the first week I started this fun (and much needed) project. I know I could definitely use the reminder.  It’s easy to read something and then forget all about it. Not sure if this happens to you or not, but it definitely…

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