DPP '10 // Community

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Community...who can survive without it?  A community of  like minded souls who accept you exactly where you are...without judgment. It's a critical component of a fulfilling life.

Last night I experienced an atmosphere of beautiful community at The Birth Circle in Des Moines, hosted by my dear friend and midwife, Cosette. Each month, they gather. Walking up the stairway one by one, they enter with expectation. Trusting each other with the intimate details of their lives...to help each other thrive instead of just survive. Different backgrounds. Different faith journeys. Different stories. But they are all mothers. They are all the same.

Candlelight. Soup. Bread. Wine. Laughter. Handmade truffles. Heartfelt sharing. Connection. COMMUNITY.

As I left this sacred space,  I looked back and felt such a connectedness...such a glow from the night's revelation and inspiration. And I was thankful.

Tell me about community in your life. Where do you find connection?

*see last year's Birth Circle DPP photo here

Vegas and Boba Tea

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As I write this, we are driving across Nebraska on our way back to see family for the holidays. It's been a LONG (and wonderful) couple of weeks making the trek from California (which included a small snow storm in Vail, CO), but I just had to share one of the most recent highlights.

Last year, I met up with Tiffani for the first time when our paths crossed in Las Vegas. This year, I was supposed to go to L.A. and spend tons of time exploring the big city and taking photos and just being besties in general...BUT, life happened and we had to bypass L.A. and head East earlier than planned.

I was SO disappointed that we would not get to connect...but when I emailed her about it, we both realized that we would be in Vegas AGAIN at the same time. Oh the joy! We were able to spend a bliss-filled afternoon chatting and letting the kids run wild. California Pizza Kitchen. Shopping at H & M + dancing to hip hop music in the dressing rooms...giggling all the while. And don't forget the boba! Be sure to watch our silly video above. :)

I pretty much ADORE Tiffani and wish that I could magically transport her to wherever I happen to be...but for now, I will take what I can get :) Be sure to read her account of our visit here and check out her fabulous (and I mean fabulous) blog. And look at her pretty pictures.

Now that we are almost done driving for awhile, I have big plans to blog more and I have several REALLY COOL giveaways planned. Stay tuned!

Have a great weekend...I'm off to celebrate my birthday! :)

Poor Pitiful Pearl // It's a Lifestyle

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Today I am featured on one of my favorite blogs...Poor Pitiful Pearl! Shauna is an amazing mama and seamstress...take a moment to go check out the unique pieces at her shop. I love love love it!

There is a giveaway for a photo of your choice from my Etsy shop (8 x 10 or 8x 12) and I am also offering a Buy One, Get One FREE from my Etsy shop through her blog (expires 10/15). Just enter the code PPP in the comments and also the piece you want for free. Yay!