tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post3986347165455290612..comments2024-01-10T10:42:35.978-05:00Comments on SweetPotatoClaire: weekending: cold rain, warm fireamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-67663138905346815462013-05-07T16:20:44.912-04:002013-05-07T16:20:44.912-04:00so funny you say that - i was just saying that to ...so funny you say that - i was just saying that to another blogger mama friend - wouldn't it be great to have some sort of summit and all meet up? one day :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-77906736330181396362013-05-06T21:57:34.406-04:002013-05-06T21:57:34.406-04:00I just can't bring myself to put them away. t...I just can't bring myself to put them away. they now stay front and center in the hutch in the dining room year round.<br /><br />oh wouldn't that be nice? meet over coffee or tea. or chocolate. heck, all three. maybe one day one of us can get together a little retreat for this sweet little online community. hmm....... and I know I need it, the mama time, but then somewhere along the lines I often forget and then it takes me getting all cranky and bitter to remember. I understand why some people get little mantras tattooed on their wrists or other conspicuous places. but then I wonder how long before they don't notice those either? amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-42592560115674695462013-05-06T21:49:55.450-04:002013-05-06T21:49:55.450-04:00thank you so much~ I appreciate you taking the ti...thank you so much~ I appreciate you taking the time to read and connect. and yes, a little self care goes a long way, doesn't it? <br /><br />I agree, farmer's market and rummage sales are where it's at!<br />amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-31698215770344201032013-05-06T21:47:15.451-04:002013-05-06T21:47:15.451-04:00I wised up this year and didn't pack them away...I wised up this year and didn't pack them away after Christmas..... they make me smile whenever I notice them staring out at me from behind the glass door of the hutch in the dining room. they are totally front and center. even in May. amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-86470638691542764202013-05-06T21:45:57.684-04:002013-05-06T21:45:57.684-04:00thank you, Renee~ I am all about the treats latel...thank you, Renee~ I am all about the treats lately, and self-care time is high up on my list for sure. wouldn't it be a riot if we could actually all get together and hang out in person?? amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-50261009744697257562013-05-06T21:44:15.319-04:002013-05-06T21:44:15.319-04:00thank you for your kind words, Lisa~ and yes, tha...thank you for your kind words, Lisa~ and yes, that rummage sale has never let me down, it's crazy good. every year.amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-3458860529148025132013-05-06T15:36:35.392-04:002013-05-06T15:36:35.392-04:00hot chocolate in santa claus mugs sounds like a pe...hot chocolate in santa claus mugs sounds like a perfect thing. <br /><br />and the mama time, you need it. i leave my house every saturday morning for as little or as much time as i need. it's a lifesaver. too bad you don't live close by, we could meet up during our mama time ;-)the habit of beinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288593045985365703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-57449643253135453652013-05-06T10:53:55.716-04:002013-05-06T10:53:55.716-04:00I really love your blog. What a quiet, honest plac...I really love your blog. What a quiet, honest place. I think it's so good to remember self-care, cocoa, fire in the fire place, books for our minds. Thank you for taking the time to share this little bit of your life.<br /><br />I'll be stopping by more often. Farmers Market + rummage sale? Always count me in!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04160155249561444831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-75188328854072460482013-05-06T08:50:58.440-04:002013-05-06T08:50:58.440-04:00I love the santa mug idea for hot drinks by a fire...I love the santa mug idea for hot drinks by a fire :) Even in May! Looks like you had a great weekend and took in some relaxation.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-14119523740489862452013-05-06T08:07:00.506-04:002013-05-06T08:07:00.506-04:00What a lovely post, Amanda! Cocoa and getting litt...What a lovely post, Amanda! Cocoa and getting little treats...and yes, reminding ourselves that we need our self-care time, too. It's so comforting to know that we have this blog community for support. Glad to hear you are feeling better :) The self care idea is met with a 'Cheers' - using Santa Claus mugs filled with yummy hot cocoa, of course :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-86555010935592815202013-05-06T07:28:55.881-04:002013-05-06T07:28:55.881-04:00Your post was so fun to read! And I really wish I&...Your post was so fun to read! And I really wish I'd been at those yard sales, too. I love the dandelion print. Your writing was lovely to read this morning...thank you!Lisa Uotinenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02639917585943705527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-75932494754334538792013-05-05T22:24:44.449-04:002013-05-05T22:24:44.449-04:00I find I am more mindful of it shortly after the e...I find I am more mindful of it shortly after the effects of not being so come to a head, as they did recently around here. of course, that's how it is with all sorts of things. I swear I'm really (really, really) going to start making a more concerted and regular effort to fill my own cup. cheers!amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-69679236998074916262013-05-05T22:22:53.654-04:002013-05-05T22:22:53.654-04:00oh thank you~ and you know, there is something kn...oh thank you~ and you know, there is something knowing in many of the things children insist upon happening, I believe. no harm can come from adding a bit of fun where you can, right? be it a santa mug or any number of other silly little bits.<br /><br />enjoy we did, thanks! it was buckwheat banana pancakes with berries, maple and pecans for this mama~ mmmm mmmm good.amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-18537230356860405342013-05-05T16:44:35.889-04:002013-05-05T16:44:35.889-04:00Sounds like wonderful days... I'm glad you are...Sounds like wonderful days... I'm glad you are taking into account what you need for you. I don't do enough of that over here. Happy Weekending! Erin @ Wild Whispershttp://edegraw.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-24760986328433089942013-05-05T11:24:14.907-04:002013-05-05T11:24:14.907-04:00lovely post. Filled to the brim with thoughtful re...lovely post. Filled to the brim with thoughtful reflections and encouraging thoughts. I love the hot cocoa sentiment. It made me smile so. Enjoy your sunday brunch! xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496116371040300567noreply@blogger.com