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Laura Jeanne
Southern Ontario
I am a book-loving, nature-loving, homeschooling mom to four children, and married to my highschool sweetheart. In my blog, Getting There, I write about our journey towards a more simple, meaningful, and self-reliant life.
Interests: music, knitting, gardening, art, thrifting, homeschooling, family life, cooking, sewing, books, baking, poetry, crafting, nature study, woodworking, homesteading, food preserving, homemaking
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Wow! What an amazing giveaway. Please enter me, I would never give up an opportunity to win books! :)
Commented May 12, 2012 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Barefoot Books ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Barefoot Books ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Barefoot Books. In their words: "At Barefoot Books, we create children’s books that open the hearts and minds of children from all walks of life, focusing on themes that encourage ...
Those are completely adorable! Please enter me. :)
Commented Apr 29, 2012 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Urban Baby Bonnets ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Urban Baby Bonnets ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Urban Baby Bonnets. In their words: "unique & totally original fabric combinations define our hip, artsy approach to kid’s apparel design. we’re more than just a store, more than j...
These are amazing. Enter me please!
Commented Apr 15, 2012 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Lucent Lampworks ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Lucent Lampworks ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Lucent Lampworks. In Brad's words: "Lucent Lampworks is a small custom & handmade lighting shop. I source and find wonderful vintage glass and industrial pieces to remake into cla...
What a beautiful post, Elizabeth. It brought tears to my eyes. I too, fear that I am not making enough of the time I have with my children - and I have not been touched by cancer. I suppose it's a fear most mothers experience at least some of the time. Thank you for sharing your fears with us. I think women should share these things with each other, so we don't feel so crazy and alone. It's such an emotional ride, being a mother.
I have a photo in my kitchen of some bluebells growing in the woods, taken in England from the area my grandfather was from. But you know, I have never seen them in person. Something to add to my list of things I want to do someday, I think.
Commented Apr 13, 2012 on Grace in the Moment at In the Heart of my Home
Grace in the Moment
The bluebells bloomed about a month early this year. I can't tell you how this rocked my world. I already had a jam-packed schedule in the three weeks before Holy Week. I was trying to finish Easter sewing, double up on lessons, do a spring cleaning and prepare to leave my children and go...
Ah, one can never have enough art supplies! :)
Commented Apr 7, 2012 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Stubby Pencil Studio ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Stubby Pencil Studio ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Stubby Pencil Studio. In Kate's words: "Stubby Pencil Studio offers a unique collection of eco friendly and creative products. You'll find art materials, craft kits and projects, s...
How lovely! Enter me, please.
Commented Mar 24, 2012 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Seed & Sky Jewelry ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Seed & Sky Jewelry ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Seed & Sky Jewelry. In their words: "The jewelry at Seed & Sky begins as an illustration or painting that is then scaled down and made into a miniature, high quality print. These ...
Thank you for that video. It was just what I needed this morning. Life is indeed so sweet. :)
Commented Mar 5, 2012 on :: right now :: at SouleMama
:: right now ::
Right now, I am... :: enjoying pancakes topped with the very first of our 2012 syrup season. :: watching the melting the piles of snow out there, shining brightly through our windows. :: smelling the cherry wood burning in the woodstove right now from our very last stack of this winter's ...
You're right Evi, I am not the marketing type...I'm glad to hear you like your bowls! :)
Commented Feb 17, 2012 on Goodbye, dear friends. at Getting There
Goodbye, dear friends.
Well, what can I say? I started this blog almost two years ago now, in order to chronicle my journey towards a more simple and beautiful life. And it's been so enjoyable for me to share my triumphs and failures in my posts, and to read the lovely comments by all my wonderful readers. I feel that...
Goodbye, dear friends.
Posted Feb 14, 2012 at Getting There
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Illness.
Posted Feb 7, 2012 at Getting There
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January Reading.
Posted Jan 24, 2012 at Getting There
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Erin (from Feather + Anchor) was just talking about desperately needing new jeans. And I do too. My regular pair just developed a huge hole in the inner thigh...not too sexy, haha. I guess it is a serious problem for us moms, keeping ourselves in hole-free jeans.
Commented Jan 20, 2012 on Not my brightest moment. at Getting There
Not my brightest moment.
Last Saturday, I spent the afternoon driving around to all the different grocery stores in our area, stocking up on all the sale items at each store. I do this every week in an effort to stretch our grocery dollars as far as possible. The roads were wet and sloppy that day. One turn in the road ...
Not my brightest moment.
Posted Jan 19, 2012 at Getting There
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A dreary day, saved by Samuel Whiskers.
Posted Jan 17, 2012 at Getting There
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A zippered pouch.
Posted Jan 13, 2012 at Getting There
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Looking back, looking forward.
2011 was a great year for our family. We welcomed a new member of our family (who, I might add, is growing cuter and sweeter every day) and Chris was blessed with a good job (as an industrial machine builder) that he enjoys. And how did I do in my... Continue reading
Posted Jan 3, 2012 at Getting There
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A lesson learned.
Posted Dec 27, 2011 at Getting There
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The Perfect Christmas Cookie.
Posted Dec 15, 2011 at Getting There
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Lovely!
I would like a slice of pumpkin spice cake with a thick layer of cream cheese icing...yum.
Commented Dec 14, 2011 on SMS Giveaway Day at Stash Avalanche
SMS Giveaway Day
It's here, I'm totally unprepared, I'm not entirely sure I understand how Sew, Mama, Sew's new rules work but I have a giveaway for you. Just a little one. But first... Hello! Welcome to StashAvalanche if you haven't been here before, welcome back if you have! It's been a bit quiet round here ...
How awesome that you caught the cat in mid-leap! You always have the most amazing photos...
Commented Dec 13, 2011 on bringing in the tree at SouleMama
bringing in the tree
With each and every walk in our woods, I feel as though we are making a layer of memories of place. These new memories are laid upon other layers (and layers upon layers) from the past, which we can only dream about and imagine, for they are not ours to remember. They b...
Both of those books look amazing! Enter me, please. :)
Commented Dec 11, 2011 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ ROOST BOOKS ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ ROOST BOOKS ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Roost Books. In their words: "Roost Books presents lifestyle books that celebrate the small actions that can fill our days with joy. From parenting activity books to craft books,...
Oh, I love Stubby Pencil! Enter me, please!
Commented Dec 10, 2011 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ STUBBY PENCIL STUDIO ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ STUBBY PENCIL STUDIO ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Stubby Pencil Studio. In their words: "Stubby Pencil Studio offers a unique collection of creative products and arts and crafts for kids. You'll find soy and beeswax crayons, rec...
Hit by the flu.
Posted Dec 9, 2011 at Getting There
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LOL..."Santa?" was my first thought, with that red hat! Looks like you two were maybe able to steal away for a little date? Those are always nice...
Commented Dec 9, 2011 on {this moment} at SouleMama
{this moment}
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see. . . . . ...
Oh, my son would love these. Enter me, please! :)
Commented Dec 4, 2011 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ ACTION PACK MAGAZINE ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ ACTION PACK MAGAZINE ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor,Action Pack. In Kathreen's words: "The Action Pack e-magazines are for school age kids (approx) - the magazines are aimed specifically at kids to make, do, cook, create indepe...
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