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- July 22nd, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Chicken Soup for the Soul - Call for Submissions
In this post, I wrote about how a publicist from a large anthology series had stopped by my blog and asked that I send in a submission. I was thrilled and, after a few rounds of telephone calls I managed to confirm my interest. She mentioned that i
- July 21st, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
The Chaos, I hate it!
Things are up in the air. I have nothing that is certain at this point regarding childcare for my Little H. Everyone I've interviewed has been sub standard and in this city, daycare facilities have at least a one year wait list (some have a two yea
- July 19th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
If it's in my horoscope, it can't be wrong.
I use iGoogle to easily view my gmail account, my rss feeds and several other things. I also set it up to include my daily horoscope - just for fun. I don't put a lot of stock in these things but I enjoy reading them nonetheless. It seems the folk
- July 18th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Featured Mom - Veronica of Vernonica Willingham Jewlery
Today's featured mom is Veronica of Veronica Willingham Jewelry. Finding herself amongst a family of artists and her without the ability to 'draw a straight line with a ruler', she felt like she didn't possess any artistic ability - until the birt
- July 17th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
So what are you into?
I've been working on developing a weekly "Energizer" post. The idea being, I would post exercises or fun projects or ways to jump start your creative projects and you would get so inspired you would rush away to work into the wee hours and come out
- July 16th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Sick of free stuff yet? Who Who would be?
Check out this little guy! Isn't he a hoot? Enter to win him by visiting Holly's Designs. All you need to do is browse her "Glamorous" selection and tell me in comments which item you love most. You can visit her Etsy shop too for more cute thing
- July 15th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Update - Personal and Bloggy
Well, it's been a little while since I updated with 'crap that's happening in my life' and boy, let me tell you, there's a LOT of crap!First off, the editors behind a large anthology book series have been reading up on me here at Maternal Spark. I d
- July 14th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Lock yourselves away - How the simple act of bathing is great for your creativity
You've heard me mention before that in order to capture your creativity it is important to take time out for yourself to think. Think about the project you're currently working on. Think about where you want to take it. What obstacles are you comi
- July 12th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Let's get in touch - Facebook, Plurk, Stumble Upon and The Mom Bloggers Club
Image via WikipediaOne of the biggest reasons I started Maternal Spark was to meet some like minded moms. I can't believe how many incredible women I've come to know through blogging! Social Networking is all the rage now and it's amazing how it all
- July 10th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Featured Mom - Leigh of Little Pink Posies
Todays featured mom is Leigh from Little Pink Posies. Her fun jewelry line for little girls makes me want to be 6 years old all over again. Her current product line has been in the works for about a year but it's obvious this mind has been dreaming
- July 8th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
List Writing - How a Good List can Help your Creativity
Image by judge_mental via FThere is only so much information we moms can keep around in our heads before we start dropping bits out our ears. Hoarding the family facts in our minds is bad for us for several reasons:1) It puts the pressure of fami
- July 7th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
15 Time Saving, Organization and Inspirational tips from my readers
During the Super Giveaway I asked my readers to comment with a creative tip in order to get an entry. There were a few gems in the group - here they are.Organization1) Use egg cartons for organizing craft supplies like buttons and beads.2) Po
- July 6th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Maternal Spark is now a dot com!
I took the plunge today and bought www.maternalspark.com! Right now, it is set to forward to the blogspot url so don't worry - you won't need to change your bookmarks. Eventually I'd like to move from Blogger to Wordpress but I'm nowhere near organ
- July 4th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Featured Mom - Susan of Kiddlebug
Today's featured mom has been creating for 'as long as she remembers' and took her passions towards an online business in February of this year. Now she sells her whimsical children's items on Etsy.com.H: Tell me about the items you make? S: I m
- July 1st, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Get Control of Your Hair - a Giveaway from Bargain Headbands
Ok Moms, fess up. I know you haven't been to a salon in forever. When is the last time you styled your hair instead of just grabbing that ponytail elastic and wrapping it into a bun? I know that I'm the worst for this and I'm always looking for wa
- June 29th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Pretty Butterfly Cupcakes - it's easy, I promise!
I'm the first to admit that I'm not the Martha type. Hell, I'm even not the Not Martha type. So when I say that this is easy to do, trust me....it's easy. I made these pretty butterfly cupcakes for Little H's birthday party and they went over rea
- June 27th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Featured Mom - Dani of Loopdiloops Baby Gear
Today's featured mom has been sewing since she was 8 years old. In July of last year she had her first daughter and her desire to design and create exploded. Now she makes the most incredible haute couture dresses I've ever seen! She also has a pr
- June 25th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Sometimes, letting go is all you can do...
Image by Quiplash! via FlickrIt's ironic that I'm posting this on the heels of a post about goal setting but it's all I can do. These past two weeks have been mental. I've gone back to work, gotten the flu, rearranged schedules due to a flu at our
- June 23rd, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Goal setting - you all keep me accountable ya hear!
I don't have the luxury of lounging on the beach with a mimosa in hand while I muse away over my creative endeavors. Instead, I make use of organization, planning and structure to get me down the creative path in the most efficient and resistant fre
- June 21st, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Easy crafts and tips from the blogosphere
I found Kidzarama a while ago and loved it so much I added the blog to my Google Reader instantly. She's just done a cute re-design and posts about a variety of mom related things. Now she has a link up to a unique craft tutorial for the fall (and
- June 20th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Featured Mom - Andrea of Quirky Bags
Today's Featured Mom has written her own post - enjoy!Dream Big, Create Smallby AndreaI became a mother over 14 years ago. During my first pregnancy, my creative expression morphed from teenage angst to things directly related to becoming a mother. M
- June 18th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Why all this need to be perfect? A creative tip
I don't know if I've told you or not but my boss has approved (on a trial basis) that I work from home one day a week. Wednesdays. They set me up with a very nice laptop and all the needed software etc. Today is my first go at being a WAHM. Serio
- June 17th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Who needs a babysitter now? A toilet incident.
I’m back at work now, the transition has gone pretty well to this point. On Thursday Little H will go to a sitter (whom she adores) so who knows what will happen then. I’m hoping she has so much fun playing with her friends that she won’t notic
- June 15th, 2008
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- June 14th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
It's Finally Giveaway Time!
In honor of Little H's first birthday, I'm giving away some awesome stuff. These products were donated by incredible business women. Just look at it all - it's all FANTASTIC! The retail value is $166 USD. Here's a bit more about what's up for gr
- June 13th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
How to steal time for creativity - 5 tips
1) Next time you pull out a family favorite recipe for dinner, double the batch and put some in the freezer. Lasagna works really well for this. Then on the day you use the pre-made freezer surprise, create to your hearts content during the time
- June 9th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Yucky times
It's Monday - officially one week until I go back to work. I'm not dealing very well but what'cha gonna do right? The Grandmas are here to visit for little H's birthday on the 12th so there is a lot going on in the house. And little H is sick. It
- June 7th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Join me in the club
I've just discovered a great social network for mom bloggers. Talk about all things bloggy from traffic to monetizing. Or just browse some great blogs. Join me at the Mom Bloggers Club!Like this post? Subscribe and never miss a spark!
- June 6th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Featured Mom - Rebecca of Wash the Day Away
Today's featured mom is a master of lather, curer of diaper rashes and a maker of all pampering things. Rebecca of Wash the Day Away makes handmade, organic bath and body products that are perfect for moms and babies. She loves to empower her custome
- June 5th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
A Creative Exercise
If you've ever found yourself with time to get creative only to sit down and draw a blank or struggle to function, then this post is for you. As moms, we need to use our free time to it's greatest potential. In order to do this, it is important to
- June 4th, 2008
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heddye has joined the neighborhood: Mommy Moments
Mommy Moments
I’m a stay at home mom of toddler twin girls. I already have a blog that tells everyone about the sweet parts of mothering these little girls, and don’t get me wrong… there are so many sweet parts… Their giggles, their smiles, their hugs and kisse - June 3rd, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Where have all the parents gone? (Off topic again, get over it)
Image via WikipediaYou know that scene in Harold and Kumar go to Whitecastle where Kumar is peeing on that bush? And he is alone in the woods until, suddenly, there is another guy who chooses to pee on the same bush...of all the bushes in the woods,
- June 2nd, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Tricia Dower - the not so Silent Girl
When I was little I used to love crawling into bed, grabbing my pink teddy bear (eloquently named 'Pinky') and hearing my Daddy read me bedtime stories from a vast library of Dr. Seuss, and other kids tales.Now that I'm an adult I still like it when
- May 31st, 2008
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- May 29th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Featured Mom - Bianca of Jou Joux
Today's featured mom, Bianca, runs an online store via Etsy.com with her sister Tokara. Together, they make some of the sweetest baby booties I've ever seen. They look so comfy too......I wish they came in adult sizes! H: How long have you been doing
- May 27th, 2008
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heddye has joined the group: Writers and Writing
Writers and Writing
Anything from honing your craft to marketing your work to what writing means in your life--whether it be on your blog, writing professionally, or anything in between. -
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Entrecard Group
NO DOUBT! Entrecard brings traffic. This group is for all Entrecard card users. This is the place to share and request for credits. Discuss anything about Entrecard with the members through the discussion. Don't forget to list your blog in our group… - May 26th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
What about the unfinished ones?
Every artist has them. The project you started last year, worked on for a week and then tossed aside like an unworthy piece of garbage. Mine is a cross stitch piece featuring zoo animals and a spot to embroider the new babies name. I started it in
- May 25th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
3 months, 12 Featured Moms, 50 posts
Maternal Spark has survived it's first quarter and found not only some great creative moms but also some fantastic readers. Thank you for subscribing and coming back over and over again! I really hope to connect with you and build a place that coll
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heddye has joined the neighborhood: Nodin's Nest
Nodin's Nest
40 something mom revisiting the things she loved as a child and creating a handmade home for her son. - May 23rd, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Featured Mom - Stacy Derrick of Sara Rose Tutus
Today’s featured mom has been mentioned on this blog several times before. I only thought it right to feature her as I obviously hold her and her product in high regard. Stacy Derrick is the creative mom behind Sara Rose Tutus. When I see moms like
- May 21st, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Calgary Event - Tricia Dower reading Silent Girl
Tricia Dower is coming to Calgary to read from her new book Silent Girl. She'll be at McNally Robinson downtown on May 29th and the reading starts at 7pm. I'm so excited to go and hear Tricia read. I 'met' her online through a writer's forum and h
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
I broke down and went to a meeting
Image via WikipediaI've been writing for awhile now. I've done the online critique group thing (which I loved and I wish I could pour more hours into it) I've done the how to book thing. I've read numerous magazines on the craft. I finally feel l
- May 20th, 2008
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heddye has joined the neighborhood: Army Mom: New Jersey
Army Mom: New Jersey
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Short Pump Preppy
The Preppy Life in Beautiful Downtown Short Pump - May 18th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Getting excited for the giveaway
It feels like Christmas around here with pretty little things arriving at my door. But they aren't for me, they are for you guys! The first few items are here for the giveaway I'll be hosting very soon. So far there is a sweet little handmade purs
- May 17th, 2008
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heddye has joined the group: ETSY
ETSY
Whether you're a buyer or a seller, or if you just want to browse some Etsy blogs, this is the place! Join this group and talk about all things Etsy, share your new creations, new purchases, anything and everything! - May 16th, 2008
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heddye has posted a new entry on: Maternal Spark
Featured Mom - Melanie of GraphizAddicts.com
I met today's Featured Mom, Melanie, in an online parenting forum. For those of you who don't participate in message boards, often users have images that show up at the bottom of all their posts. It's called a signature and it's a way to make your po
