To Mother with Andrea Hope

Ep. 38: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about meaningful charity and gives 5 Ayyam-i-Ha service ideas.

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Baha'i quote

Living the Life (Service Ideas):
1. Thank postal workers
2. Donate personally to members of your community
3. Connect with the elderly
4. Volunteer/Donate to a children's hospital
5. Beautify the community (snow or trash clean up)

Resource:
9 Lotus Petals

Song:
Happy Ayyam-i-Ha! by Andy Grammer, Red Grammer, and Jamey Heath

Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg

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Ep. 37: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses the Baha'i festival of Ayyam-i-Ha and gives 9 gift ideas that promote service, quality time with family and nearness to God. 

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Baha'i quote

Living the Life:
9. Books (Maggie Celebrates Ayyam-i-Ha, During Ayyam-i-Ha: How We Celebrate, Ayyam-i-Ha in My Family) 
8. Cards/Art Prints to give like Valentine's gifts 
7. Puzzles
6. Decorations
5. Prayer-related gifts
4. Make a calendar
3. Theatre gifts
2. Cooking/Baking gifts
1. Art Gifts

Resource:
All Done Monkey Ayyam-i-Ha Gift Guide

Song:
The Ayyam-i-Ha Song by William Sears and the Ayyam-i-Ha kids

Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg

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Website: www.andreahope.org

Ep. 36: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses the qualities of empath parents and children and ways to cope with mood swings and negative energy. 

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Baha'i quote:
https://www.facebook.com/TheBahaiFaith9/posts/947829535288178

Living the Life: Consider crystals. Could crystals be the symbol that helps you overcome negative energy? 'Abdu'l-Baha says "this crystal representeth the paradise of the stone."

Resource:
9StarJewelry - https://9starjewelry.com/
WhitePeachCottage -https://www.whitepeachcottage.com/

Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg

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Website: www.andreahope.org

Ep. 35: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses avoiding the pressures of materialism as a parent and why you should "Buy Nothing". Thank you to our listener who donated to keep the podcast going and for you all who helped us get to 1,000 downloads. 

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Baha'i quote:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/bahaullah/hidden-words/

Living the Life: Buy Nothing (join your local group or create your own)

Resource:
https://buynothingproject.org/find-a-group/

Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg

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Website: www.andreahope.org

Ep. 34: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares how families of different faiths address the secular aspects of the Christmas season.

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Baha'i quote:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/the-universal-house-of-justice/messages/19861106_001/1#725756361

Living the Life: Honor and Develop Traditions

Resource:
https://www.worldreligionnews.com/religion-news/winter-religious-holidays-video-and-infographic

Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg

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Ep. 33: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares how she creates a sacred space for prayer with her children.

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Baha'i quote:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/bahaullah/gleanings-writings-bahaullah/7#994654469

Society 6 rugs:
Joe Paczowski https://society6.com/product/emanation_rug/
Nature of 9 https://society6.com/product/peace-of-earth-in-our-hands-pdf_rug/
Pink Water https://society6.com/product/modern-navy-blue-ivory-hand-painted-floral-mandala_rug

Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg

Poem: On Prayer by Kahlil Gibran

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Ep. 32: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses the Day of the Covenant and suggests displaying a quote of 'Abdu'l-Baha that inspires you in your family life.

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Baha'i quote:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/bahaullah/kitab-i-aqdas/7#908010112

Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/abdul-baha/selections-writings-abdul-baha/

YouTube - Baha'is of the United States:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34h-YWYOYwU1USZ6tttFUQ

Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg

The Covenant by Chong Boo Haw:
https://songs.ruhi.org/

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Ep. 31: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares her experience over many years of being new in town. She draws from the Baha'i Writings to speak on loneliness and making friends as an adult and parent.

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Baha'i prayer:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/abdul-baha/tablets-divine-plan/8#161993436

A great article (adjust based on COVID conditions):
https://onthegomoving.com/how-to-meet-your-neighbors/

Nextdoor:
https://nextdoor.com/

If you'd like to support Andrea's Kickstarter for her picture book:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andreahope/excuse-me-teacher-a-picture-book-for-super-teachers

Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.andreahope.org 

Ep. 30: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares her own challenges and reflections on the concept of crisis and victory highlighted in the Baha'i Faith.

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Letter from the Universal House of Justice, Ridvan 150:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/the-universal-house-of-justice/messages/19930421_001/1#675541342

Baha'i Blogcast - Rainn Wilson and Billy Roberts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H9b1eiSpgs

Remember Who You Are from To Mother:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/882399653/to-mother-poetry-by-andrea-hope-book-of

If you'd like to support Andrea's Kickstarter for her picture book:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andreahope/excuse-me-teacher-a-picture-book-for-super-teachers

Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.andreahope.org 

Ep. 29: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares the letter that originated the term "youth can move the world", and discusses how to share your concerns with your youth, rather than condemning them.

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Bahai.org Youth Materials:
https://www.bahai.org/action/youth/

Letter from the Universal House of Justice:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/the-universal-house-of-justice/messages/19840103_001/1#837069074

Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andreahope/excuse-me-teacher-a-picture-book-for-super-teachers

The Power by Karim and Oling Njang:
https://karimrushdy.bandcamp.com/track/the-power

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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.andreahope.org