Mama’s Many Muses

by TraceyClarkFebruary 25, 2010

Sometimes I forget how far I’ve come. It can take a poignant question or the keen interest of someone else to get me to retrace my steps and remember all the twists and turns of my past which got me here. Although my journey is etched in my mind—important players met along the way, stepping [...]

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Fabric Art | DIY

by JessicaFebruary 24, 2010

My mom has always told me I’m the most creative person she knows. The secret I keep is that all of my ideas are really just alterations from someone else’s brilliance. ;) But, then maybe that’s how we all work … benefiting from each other’s creativity …

Promise Tangeman is a crazy, talented photographer and designer [...]

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Dreamin’ of Downloads

by AngieFebruary 23, 2010

Does anyone remember the fab downloads that floated around The Creative Mama last year? Well in keeping up with the little makeover we’ve had here, the downloads are all sporting new looks of their own! I’ve gone in and spiffed them up, and they are ready to be of help to you! If you need [...]

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Steady Days – A Giveaway!

by AngieFebruary 22, 2010

Jamie Martin of the blogs Steady Mom and Simple Homeschool has been a blessing to me over the past year – both through her words of encouragement and being a long time reader here at The Creative Mama.
She has just released her first book, Steady Days – A Journey Toward Intentional, Professional Motherhood and I [...]

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Comfort Food Makes Me Happy!

by TishaFebruary 19, 2010

We’re giving Marta the day off from Friday Finds, tune in next week for some fab features!

I love the saying: “I wasn’t born in the South but I got here as soon as I could!” For me it sums it up. I am Ohio born but now I am in Virginia and I love [...]

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Clickin Moms | Giveaway

by AngieFebruary 18, 2010

The winner is: Mara who said, Oh I would love some inspiration and creative ideas and Clickin Moms looks just perfect for that! What an amazing giveaway. Congrats Mara, look for an email from me today.

Our newest sponsor, Clickin Moms has offered a fabulous six-month-subscription to one The Creative Mama reader! Not only this, but [...]

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Our team has grown!

by AngieFebruary 17, 2010

It’s been a while since we introduced ourselves to you, and today we’re excited to debut a few new members of our team. Joining us this week are two ladies that help The Creative Mama run smoothly, Stephanie Morgan & Rachel Goerke. Read below to learn a few things about each of our ladies and [...]

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Touch of Sun | for Your Haven

by martalocklearFebruary 17, 2010

Are you cold? Have you been enduring the same brutal winter I have? If not, I am jealous…if so, these two inspirational rooms will not only warm you up, but give you simple ideas on how to bring some warmth into your home simply without being overbearing.
Because our TCM readers span the great spectrum of [...]

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Chore Cards | a DIY

by AngieFebruary 16, 2010

Nearly a year ago I shared about the Chore Cards System that we were using with our then four-year-old. Many of you felt my enthusiasm for the cards, others of you shared some fabulous links to what method works best for you. I wanted to re-visit this idea today, and give you our new and [...]

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Photographing 2-year olds … eeek!

by JessicaFebruary 15, 2010

I have joked numerous times that I am going to charge more when I do photo shoots of 2-year olds. They’re too old to be amused by your camera, more likely to be scared of strangers (i.e. you) and are not old enough to be bribed.
It took me dozens of shoots with 2-year olds, but [...]

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