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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.

Yearly Archives: 2010

To Gym or Not To Gym?

To gym or not to gym? That was a question that had been in my head for weeks. You see, I found this beautiful family gym once moving here. I go there twice a week, but not to work-out.  For Camille’s gym and music classes. When I’m there, I see many Mom’s bring their kids…

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{Gratitude} 365/11 Photo Project: Beautiful Blue Sky

Today, I’m grateful for the beautiful blue sky I have woken up to for the past two and half weeks. I literally haven’t seen one white cloud since the last week of September (that is, until this afternoon)!  Blue sky, you sure know how to make me smile.  Thank you! What are you grateful for…

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{Gratitude} 365/10 Photo Project: Bright Smiles

Today, I’m grateful for my little cutie who always knows how to brighten up my day no matter what it may bring! Thank you baby girl for all your smiles and giggles each day (especially during lunch)!  You sure know how to make me smile and giggle, too!  Love you! What are you grateful for…

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{Gratitude} 365/9 Photo Project: Pre-Dinner Me Time

Today, I’m grateful for getting in some pre-dinner me time before sitting down to a succulent Saturday family meal. It truly was the perfect start to a nice, fun dinner with Damian, Camille and Rusty. What are you grateful for today? {life is gratitude} If you enjoyed this post, get free updates by email or…

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{Gratitude} 365/8 Photo Project: Fall Flowers

Today, I’m grateful for the vibrant bouquet of gerber daisies I bought today to brighten up my home with fall color.  They just make me smile. Beautiful! 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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