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I’m going Hands Free. I want to make memories, not to-do-lists. I want to feel the squeeze of my daughter's arms, not the pressure of over-commitment. I want to get lost in conversation with my spouse, not consumed by a sea of unimportant emails. I want to be overwhelmed by sunsets that give me hope, not by extracurricular commitments that steal my joy. I want the noise of my life to be a mixture of laughter and gratitude, not the intrusive buzz of cell phones and text messages. I am letting go of distraction, disconnection, and perfection to live a life that simply, so very simply, consists of what really matters. I’m going Hands Free. And if this sounds like a life you want to start living, come along. A Hands Free revolution starts here! I hope you will join me!Join The Hands Free Revolution on Facebook
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Category Archives: Embrace The Reminder
What the Children of Sandy Hook Taught Me to See in My Own Children
I’ve come to the conclusion that I would make a lousy reporter. When national tragedies strike, the fast-acting reporters and up-to-the-minute bloggers start firing away on their keyboards. Without delay, their carefully chosen words and eloquently expressed opinions appear in … Continue reading
Posted in Embrace The Reminder
Tagged appreciating the preciousness of life, Brene Brown on honoring those who have lost loved ones, cherishing the time with your children, honoring the children of Sandy Hook, loving a challenging child, loving our children when they are difficult, responding to our children's needs
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Remembering Sunscreen and Butterflies
When I decided to share my “Hands Free” journey with an online community, I had no idea what insight this would bring me. There I was striving to grasp what really matters and it appeared, what matters most in life, … Continue reading
The Distracted Person I Was and Still Am
Understandably, many people want to talk to me about distraction. More specifically, they want to tell me about the distraction incidents they witness in their neighborhoods, at restaurants, parks, and pools. They want to tell me about the texting drivers … Continue reading
Posted in Embrace The Reminder, Living In Realness
Tagged being an imperfect parent, being honest with yourself, changing your distracted way of living, extending grace, feeling like a bad mom, forgiving yourself, giving yourself a moment, living authentically, no such thing as a perfect parent, self acceptance, self awareness, self forgiveness, self love, sharing the story of your life
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A Window Opened
I was recently honored to have my story entitled “A Life Changer” chosen as part of the launch for a new non-profit wing of the hugely popular parenting blog, Scary Mommy. In the days that followed that first post at … Continue reading
Love Without Question
*Name has been changed to protect privacy Thanksgiving 2011 was one of the best I can remember. It had all the makings of a fabulous holiday experience: *hilarious moments (let me just say four words: “Awkward Family Photos Game”) *inspiring … Continue reading
Posted in Accent on the Positive, Embrace The Reminder
Tagged giving without restraint, helping out someone in hard times, helping those in need during the holidays, holiday giving, how to help during the holidays, making the holidays meaningful, providing hope, Scary Mommy Thanksgiving post, telling your children about the Penn State scandal, the true meaning of Christmas
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Where The Sun Doesn’t Shine
*Permission granted to use authentic first name When I began publishing my Hands Free journey seven months ago, I had no idea where it would take me; I had no idea who it would bring me. But I have discovered … Continue reading
The Girl With The Broken Smile
Follow up can mean many things to this Hands Free Mama, but in today’s case, I am going to “follow up” on one of the tactics for living Hands Free that I previously wrote about. This week, my posts will … Continue reading
An Angel Reminder
This week I have been writing on the topic of reminders, the reminders that come when you don’t want them, but need them…and the unexpected reminders that come so powerfully that they bring you to your knees. These valuable reminders, … Continue reading
One Happy Island
I recently wrote a post about the fourteenth wedding anniversary excursion I went on with my husband. Many readers saw the sunset photos and inquired where one can find such surreal beauty. The answer is Aruba. And believe it or … Continue reading →