Creative Mama

He dreams of the day he can advance in his career. They long for a baby to add to their family. She takes lessons and trains and counts down the days until her first performance. And the closer each of these dreams get to becoming reality, the more terrifying they seem.

Perhaps you can relate. Maybe there's something you've wanted for ages, and now the opportunity is here. How do you feel? Anxious? Intimidated? Unsure? Turns out, those are all very normal feelings, even in the face of something you deeply desire.

Join us for Creative Mama [Episode 43] as Abbi opens up about her latest dream-turned-reality, and how examining the fear that lies beneath the surface of our dreams can actually empower us to overcome it and live the lives we've always wanted.

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Life is fleeting. Tomorrow is not promised. The days are long, but the years are short. We all know these old adages about time, but few of us feel the weight of them in our day-to-day lives. Often times, we don't appreciate the brevity of life until we experience the loss of a loved one or a life-altering event like a terminal illness or serious accident.

Then again, sometimes we stumble across ideas that cause us to reflect on the preciousness of life. If we'll only apply the new ways of thinking and ponder the questions they stir inside of us, this perspective-shift can help us be more purposeful and passion-filled in our daily endeavors.

Let's spend some time together unpacking the mystery of time and what it means for us as human beings, shall we? Join us for Creative Mama [Episode 42] as Abbi shares about a work of fiction that's affected her real life.

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Scythe by Neal Shusterman

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Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that has the potential to feel overly commercialized…the generic cards, the oversized stuffed animals that are obnoxious clutter after a single day, the chocolate-covered nougat that gets thrown away once you bite into it and realize it's not caramel. What's the point?!

Maybe the value of Valentine's Day has nothing to do with what you can buy, and everything to do with what you can say. The people in your life need your love and your affirmation, regardless of the date on the calendar.

Join us for Creative Mama [Episode 41] as Abbi suggests several easy and inexpensive ways to show love and appreciation to the people in your life.

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Creative Mama [Episode 4]: Favorite Things Party

My favorite dry erase markers

Goodie Bag ideas: stickers, LEGO mini figures, Pokemon cards, scrunchies, colored pencils, markers, crayons, ear buds, patterned socks, nail polish, jerky

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Sometimes making resolutions for the new year just sets us up for failure, amiright? Why not choose a different approach this time and select a single word or a phrase to focus on as you pursue personal growth?

Join us for Creative Mama [Episode 40] as Abbi shares her One Word for 2020 and shows how the meaning behind it may also impact your life, no matter what you're personally focusing on this year.

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Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

Hobby Lobby Craft Stores

Life.Church

Creative Mama [Episode 22]: Sow to Grow

My One Word site

My One Word: Change Your Life With Just One Word book

One Word That Will Change Your Life, Expanded Edition book

To purchase custom hand-stamped bracelets or pendants, visit my shop here.

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Between the schedule packed full of parties and pageants, the gifts you feel obligated to buy, cold and flu germs lurking around, and the tension of strained family relationships, this time of year often has a way of making us feel a bit frayed around the edges.

But here's the trick…feeling happy (or merry or jolly, or any of the other, more festive versions of 'happy') is often a result of spreading kindness. I know, I know, like you need ONE MORE THING on your to-do list. But acts of kindness don't have to be complicated or cost a dime.

Join us for Creative Mama [Episode 39], where I share a handful of ideas on boosting spirits (yours and someone else's) this holiday season.

As always, I'd love to connect with you through my website or Instagram, or you can send an email to [email protected]

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If you're human, I'm guessing you can remember at least one situation where you said what was on your mind and then immediately regretted it.

Why is it so hard to keep our opinions to ourselves? Why do we think of most silences as 'awkward'? How can we exercise the wisdom to bite our tongues?

Join us for Creative Mama [Episode 38], where I discuss the value and importance of keeping our mouths shut and basking in the freedom of silence.

As always, I'd love to connect with you through my website or Instagram, or you can send an email to [email protected]

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Episode 37: Just a Mom

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Motherhood is so rewarding. And HARD. And sweet. And overwhelming. And thankless. And full of joy and wonder and worry and laughter and tears. In short, motherhood is an opportunity to experience the fullness of life!

When a new acquaintance asks, "What do you do?", do you find yourself replying, "Oh, I'm just a mom," and then feeling a bit ashamed, as if mothering is not a worthwhile contribution to society? Well, you are wrong! Nurturing the next generation is one of the highest callings there is, and YOU are doing a great job.

Join us for Creative Mama [Episode 37], where I share some insights and encouragement for those of us who know deep down we are so much more than "just" a mom.

As always, I'd love to connect with you through my website or Instagram, or you can send an email to [email protected]

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For more information about The Lift Event, email [email protected], attn: Robin Meadows

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Laundry. It's never-ending. So many of us feel discouraged and overwhelmed when we glance in the laundry room and see the bottomless mountain of shirts, socks, and towels. We muster up the strength to crank out a few loads, only to turn around and find the pile has grown yet again.

Even if laundry is a necessary evil, there are bound to be some ways we can make the process less daunting, right? The trick is finding a system that works for your unique circumstances.

Listen in to Creative Mama [Episode 36], where I break down some simple steps to help laundry feel like less of a chore.

As always, I'd love to connect with you through my website or Instagram, or you can send an email to [email protected]

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In a day and age where we can research any topic to death or compare our journey with strangers far and wide, it's easy to take a simple desire or dream and muddy it up.

Whether you are a homeschooling mom who covets all the Pinterest-perfect school rooms you see, or an entrepreneur looking to break into a new arena, we all struggle with feeling like we MUST. KNOW. MORE. before we can take the first step towards a goal.

During Creative Mama [Episode 35], I offer up my thoughts and invite you to reflect on what it is you may be over-complicating. Yes, knowledge is power, but so is action!

As always, I'd love to connect with you through my website or Instagram, or you can send an email to [email protected]

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The Mystery of History curriculum by Linda Lacour Hobar

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The newborn and toddler years of our kids' lives seem to both drag on foreverrrrrrr and fly by. One day we look up, and our baby is a preteen. How did we get here and are we preparing our kids (and our own hearts) for the next chapter?

Join me for Creative Mama [Episode 34] as I share my thoughts regarding the process of letting go of control over our children, one park visit or sleep-away camp at a time.

As always, I'd love to connect with you through my website or Instagram, or you can send an email to [email protected]

With this episode, we're wrapping up Season 3 of the show. I'll be off for the next several weeks, but you can join me again on Monday, September 9th when we kick off Season 4!

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