I know my boys always want to rush through washing their hands and spend the least amount of time possible at the sink. Hands free mama is the digital societys answer to finding balance in a mediasaturated, perfectionobsessed world if technology is the new addiction, then multitasking is the new marching order. Rachels second book, hands free life, releases on september 8. From hands free mama what a hands free summer looks like, complete with the top 10 things kids really want from parents and her own summer 2012 contract to stay hands free attainable list of ten things that kids wants from their parents, for moms and dads of my nieces and nephews. This page is for anyone who yearns to let go of daily distraction and perfection to grasp what truly matters in life. To keep things even more interesting ive added some joinasyougo edgings for making the spiral grid that is the centerpiece for this square. I devoured the first fifty pages, eager to see how the blogs would be. Hands free pledge letterpress print frame not included. Hands free life with rachel macy stafford episode 122.
We check our email while cooking dinner, send a text while bathing the kids, and spend more time looking into electronic screens than into the eyes of our loved ones. Megan vandemeer meant to tell her parents about her broken engagement, but a month and a half later she finds herself boarding a plane home to her wedding. I feel this book is so important for our generation because we live life with a cell phone in one hand and a baby on our hip, trying to balance so much at once. Much like rachel, i had too much going on in my life, and was getting a lot accomplished, but wasnt experiencing very many meaningful moments with my kids or my husband. Photos from my upcoming book, the handmade mama, a collection of healthy recipes, natural skin care products, and simple sewing projects for mamas pregnancy and postpartum, and babys first year. Hands free mama was the perfect wake up call for this mama of a 5year old and 2year old. In january i am going to be opening registration for my first ever online course called soul shift. If technology is the new addiction, then multitasking is the new marching order. Jan 23, 2014 rachel macy stafford talks about life as a hands free mama. I devoured the first fifty pages, eager to see how the blogs would be expanded into a fuller, more comprehensive look at living more in the present and less in electronics, the past or the future. Over the course of eight weeks, you will learn to recognize and respond when your soul indicates it is time to make a shift. But, after a suggestion from the hands free mama book to make the switch to paper to avoid constantly looking to your phone i am going for it.
Since starting the blog hands free mama in 2010, rachels work has been featured in usa today,, the huffington post, and readers digest. See more ideas about hands free mama, parenting and parenting hacks. Booktopia hands free mama, a guide to putting down the. Hands free mama letting goto grasp what really matters. Her blog currently averages one million visitors a month. Take a peek at the track record of how to blog for profit. Hands free mama share book recommendations with your. Rachels recent book further details her journey to let go of distraction, perfection, and societal pressure to grasp what really matters in life.
Teaching mama playing, creating, and learning at home. The new york times and usa today bestselling first book in the wedding pact series by denise grover swank. On friday afternoon, a box containing copies of my finished book, live love now. Staffords book, published in january of 2014, provides strategies for parents. Our guest this week is rachel macy stafford, author of the new york times bestselling book, hands free mama. Otherwise, the book was part of my personal collection or borrowed from a library. Jan 07, 2014 she started a blog, hands free mama, to chronicle her attempt at finding balance in a mediasaturated, perfectionobsessed world. Hands free mama king county library system overdrive. The new york times and usa today bestselling first book in the wedding pact. I am still reading this book, but i must say its a wake up call to start looking at.
Buy a discounted paperback of hands free mama online from australias leading online bookstore. At reformed mama, we share what we do and why we do it relating to teaching the bible, reformed theology, and the childrens catechism to kids as well as a healthy dose of scriptural encouragement for christian moms. A blog for yarn lovers to find inspiration and easy knit and crochet patterns, diys and occasional chuckles. My homekeeping binder which ive shared my free printables you here, here, and here are helping me out. Artwork is a custom handlettered design and is letterpressed in a beautiful gray ink that will compliment any room of the house. Preschool activities, family travel and toddler activities. A guide to putting down the phone, burning the todo list, and letting go of perfection to grasp what really matters. That very day, rachel began her hands free journey to let go of distraction, perfection, and societal pressure to grasp what really matters in life. We check our email while cooking dinner, send a text while bathing the kids, and.
She gives lots of tips to help motivate her readers to live the same a richfilled life without missing those precious moments we so often give up without even knowing. This week on betterworldians radio were discussing simple strategies to live hands free by letting go of meaningless distractions and truly connecting with the ones you love. Mamas2hands musings about crochet, crafting and art. A guide to putting down the phone, burning the todo list, and letting go of perfection to grasp what really matters new york times best selling book click to learn more and order the book hands free life rachels newest book. She started a blog, hands free mama, to chronicle her attempt at.
As a long time reader of the hands free mama blog, i had high expectations for the book. Then she writes a blog and a book that begin a revolution. Rachel macy staffords words fill this beautiful book of short pieces constructed. Rachel lives in alabama with her husband and two children, who inspire her daily. Rachel is the blogger behind hands free mama, and so many of her. Her second book, hands free life, hits bookstores on september 8th, 2015. Discover the power, joy, and love of living hands free from new york times bestselling author rachel macy stafford. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. August 4 by corrie c this post may contain affiliate links. I feel so strongly that this book is a total game changer for anyone who wants to take their online business to the next level, i want to get it into as many hands as possible. The number one way to prevent the flu or viruses is through washing hands in warm water with soap for 30 seconds.
So i was glad to receive a copy of the new book hands free life. Rachel will discuss how living hands free changed her life and how she. Discover the power, joy, and love of living hands free if technology is the new addiction, then multitasking is the new marching order. Jenn ballmann, publisher of not starving yet blog the green mama is an enjoyable read, backed up by serious research, and laid out in a way that makes its contents very actionable. Rachel macy stafford is the new york times bestselling author of 3 books including. Eba how to blog for profit without selling your soul. Rachels recent book further details her journey to let go of distraction. Im so thankful to all of you coming to visit my blog. The important thing about yelling by rachel macy stafford. Hands free mama is an amazing book and rachel has a way of writing which is very emotional and very raw. If youd like to participate in kid konnection and share a post about anything related to childrens books picture, middle grade, or young adult from the past week, please leave a comment as well as a link below with your nameblog name and the title of. Rachel macy stafford talks about life as a hands free mama.
Its such a great book, i only wish it had been around when i was pregnant with my son. Rachels recent book further details her journey to let go of distraction, perfection, and societal pressure to grasp what. Hi, im charlotte mama rose and im an artist, psychic and mother of two based in st. I want to be overwhelmed by sunsets that give me hope, not by overloaded agendas that steal my joy.
A guide to putting down the phone, burning the todo list, and. Rachels first book, hands free mama, is a new york times bestseller. These links benefit bookworm mama at no extra cost to you. If you cant fit it all in one sitting since it is 8 questions, feel free to break it up. Sep 16, 2019 if youd like to participate in kid konnection and share a post about anything related to childrens books picture, middle grade, or young adult from the past week, please leave a comment as well as a link below with your name blog name and the title of the book. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A guide to putting down the phone, burning the todo list, and letting go of perfection to grasp what really matters is nothing short of a treasure. The book starts with turning off your gadgets so you can spend more time with your children and partner.
A blog for moms who desire to teach their kids scripture, childrens catechism, and reformed theology. Apr 28, 2015 the important thing about yelling by rachel macy stafford. If youd like to be notified when i post a new blog and also hear additional daytoday comments and posts that dont make it to my blog, hop over there and like me. I really like this blogger and was sure id like her book so i preordered it. Display your vow to live hands free with this oneofakind print based on the hands free pledge written by rachel when she began her journey. Rachel macy stafford, new york times bestselling author of hands free mama, hands free life, and only love today i cant tell you how many emails i have received from wornout, introverted moms hiding in their bathrooms, the only place of brief respite in their homes. The book talks about her experiences that have transformed her to be a hands free mama. Hands free mama is the digital societys answer to finding balance in a mediasaturated, perfectionobsessed world. Jan 23, 2014 so im taking the hands free mama challenge. You may also like 7 tips for building a living books library. Fun with mama, llc is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to and affiliated sites. She started a blog to chronicle her endeavors and soon saw how both external. This lifelong writer and certified special education teacher felt compelled to share her journey with others through the blog, hands free mama. Ill either find something in the library or get in virtual line behind numerous others in the.
Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Teaching kids to properly wash hands isnt always easy. Booktopia has hands free mama, a guide to putting down the phone, burning the todo list, and letting go of perfection to grasp what really matters. I can still remember, plain as day, reading a quote and hitting the like before realizing it was from the hands free mama.
Read on to hear more and download my free quarantine curriculum. Through truthful storytelling and simple strategies, rachel helps people overcome distraction and perfection to live better and love more at. Have a hard time putting down that phone and really listening to your kids. Rachel macy stafford rachel is a certified special education teacher and new york times bestselling author of hands free mama. Hands free pledge letterpress print hands free mama. But, in my mind, just the thought of being a hands free. Ive never thought so much about lefthand turns in my life until now. A guide to putting down the phone, burning the todo list.
As a book lover, there are so many books i love to share with my friends but hands down my favorite book to share with fellow moms is hands free mama by rachel macy stafford. Closed my shop both zoeprose and the mama book whilst this is a practical thing on some levels, like stocking the freezer or getting out the baby clothes, in reality i have done it so that that side of my brain gets a break and i can switch off and concentrate on adjusting to family life with four little people without having it in the. If technology is the new addiction, then multitasking is the new m. She is the new york times bestselling author of hands free mama, hands free life, and only love today. Fun with mama kids activities and toddler activities.
Book mama parenting and family life, books, work and more. She started a blog, hands free mama, to chronicle her attempt at finding balance in a mediasaturated, perfectionobsessed world. Im pretty sure i never unliked it, but i wanted to. Over the course of eight weeks, you will learn to recognize and respond when your soul indicates it. I found this book is extremely practical and helpful.
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