by Sara Tams of sarah + abraham When I decided to start a business, sarah + abraham, in 2007 I was a stay-at-home-mom with two kids ages 2 and 4. I was only able to work when they were napping or having quiet time or after they were in bed. It was frustrating to have so many ideas but so little time to work. The first winter was especially difficult. I finally started … [Read more...] about Balancing Parenthood & Running a Small Business
Fellow Makers
How To Really Love Motherhood
Mothering is hard work. It is hands down the most demanding and sometimes demeaning job I have ever done. Not talking about the hard parts of being a mama is what makes it even harder. There is this myth that in order to be a good mother/parent/caregiver you need to be perfect. Like the minute you become a parent all your frustration and confusion will fly out the door and you … [Read more...] about How To Really Love Motherhood
{Tutorial} Freshen Up Your Kitchen with Custom Tea Towels
by Marisa Edghill of Omiyage This month, I wanted to share a project with you that is simple and challenging, useful and fun, and that you can make for yourself or as a Mother's Day present. Sounds great right? C'mon then, let's make custom tea towels. Because, really, who doesn't love a good tea towel? The actual construction of the tea towels is a breeze. After … [Read more...] about {Tutorial} Freshen Up Your Kitchen with Custom Tea Towels
Spring clean your blog + a free planner
by Isa Maria Seminega of Noisette Marketing As we finally get to Spring I’ve been gearing up to relaunch the Noisette Marketing blog. I launched the Noisette Marketing website in January after previously selling on Etsy. I realised it was time to get self-hosted on Wordpress and it made sense to relaunch the blog too, changing it’s name from Creativity Speaks to The Academy … [Read more...] about Spring clean your blog + a free planner
{Free Download} Olliegraphic Thank You Cards
This month the lovely Meg of Olliegraphic has made up some really sweet thank you cards for us! These would be great to add in with orders, as teacher notes, for kids to give after Easter, or just to say thank you-it's one of those things we can't ever do often enough. Download your Olliegraphic thank you notes here You can also find printing instructions here All Oh My! … [Read more...] about {Free Download} Olliegraphic Thank You Cards
