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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: Take Time to Say It
Today I Lived and You Did Too
Today I was awakened by the sound of shuffling feet. It was my early-bird riser in her big sister’s pajamas that drug across the floor. I wanted to pull the covers over my head and feign sleep. But instead … Continue reading
Changing the Way the Story Ends
*name has been changed to protect privacy For ten years I thought of him every day, but yet I never thought to look him up. The only former students of mine that I happened to hear from were the ones … Continue reading
Posted in Take Time to Say It, What I Would Have Missed
Tagged affirming messages, compassion for others, feeling let down by the choices of others, Hands Free Mama in Reader's Digest April 2013, helping children overcome difficulties, helping overwhelmed parents, how to build up a child or his parent, loving a difficult child
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Living Life With Open Hands
I recently took a weeklong trip in celebration of my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. The excursion was perfect except for the fact that work commitments prevented my husband from joining us. Perhaps it was because my daughters mentioned daily how … Continue reading
Keep Reading
In this space I call “Hands Free Mama,” I write about letting go of distraction to grasp what really matters. In my life, distraction comes in two forms: external and internal. And although I began this journey to break … Continue reading
Posted in Living In Realness, Take Time to Say It, What I Would Have Missed
Tagged a break from the inner critic, how to express love to your wife, loving yourself, Mother's Day Tribute, self love, what to say to your mom on Mother's Day, words for Mother's Day, words for your wife on Mother's Day
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XO Before You Go
Sometimes I struggle with what “Hands Free” parts of my life to share with my readers. I often think, “This story is too simple; it doesn’t have some grand revelation or painful admission.” But over the last few weeks, tragic … Continue reading
Posted in I Have Today, Take Time to Say It
Tagged being honest with your children, daily rituals of love, give a loving goodbye, life is fragile, reminder signs, say goodbye while you have the chance, showing affection to your children, showing affection to your spouse, take time to say goodbye
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The Gift of The Moment
I believe in being real in this space I call Hands Free Mama, so I give you my honesty in hopes that it makes a difference in how you gift the ones who mean the most this holiday season. This … Continue reading
A Sign of Love
I haven’t taken many vacations without my children, but whenever I do, the same unsettling feeling overcomes me before I leave. The last time I got the feeling, it prompted me to write detailed letters to each of my children, … Continue reading
I See Beautiful
The other day I stopped at Walgreens for a few items. It was an extremely hot day and I had just finished exercising. I would have preferred to at least shower before the quick shopping trip, but sunscreen, band-aids, and … Continue reading
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
Words He Seldom Hears
A critical part of living Hands Free to grasp what really matters is having awareness. I have realized I cannot fight the distraction that takes priority over my relationships if I do not allow myself to fully acknowledge my areas … Continue reading