Wondering Minds: Mindfulness with Kids

12/02/2022

What a beautiful day to explore downtown Freeport! Be sure to check out Freeport Market Maine’s Valentines Market, full of Maine made goodies from local vendors and artisans! Spread the love by shopping small 💜

Today is the day!! I’m so excited to see all the goodies!

06/11/2021

One of the things that has helped me a lot recently is getting creative. There’s just something about using your hands to craft and create, to experiment and be okay with mistakes. It’s freeing and fun!

Taking a step further, it’s even better to take something old and use your creativity fo breathe new life into it. This led my husband and I to start J.Plum Home, our outlet for our refreshed furniture projects and crafted and curated home decor pieces. It’s mostly a modern farmhouse style - traditional and simple, with modern and clean twists.

If that at all interests you, follow along for our furniture-buying adventures, new projects, decorating and design ideas, and store placements/events 💜

03/04/2021

It's always so refreshing to get outside and play on these early spring days! Make the most of it with these helpful language ideas for encouraging our active young friends.

17/12/2020

It’s been a while, friends. But I came back to share this, because it’s worth it. 💜

09/06/2020

We still have a long way to go, and the map may not be clear, but we must begin the journey.
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07/06/2020

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13/05/2020

My favorite book store in Portland does a daily read aloud video at 10am (Mon-Fri). Check out Print: A Bookstore for some fun and to support a great local business!

10/05/2020

For all of the mommas out there, in many different forms, we celebrate you today! 💜✨💕

05/05/2020

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and boy, do we all need support right now. is putting together videos with advice, ideas for coping, and more to help our kids (and ourselves) during this time. Check it out at and on their website!

07/04/2020

Connecting breath and art is a GREAT tool for managing stress and anxiety and helping calm our nervous systems. Something that can really be done at almost any age - and beneficial for all!

Thanks to West End Village School for sharing!

06/04/2020

I'm missing my Monday mornings in our sunny studio, but I'm sure it comes as no surprise that Mindful Tots Play is on hold indefinitely. I hope you are all safe and cozy in your own homes 💜

31/03/2020

It's with a heavy heart that I announce this Friday's PNO is cancelled and I'm postponing (indefinitely) any announcements of future dates. I love our Friday evenings of fun, play, and exploration in our cozy studio and school - and am always so happy to hear how grateful parents are to have some time have fun themselves! I will miss it this Friday and all the kiddos who were signed up, but rest assured, PNO will be back!! Until then, sending love and patience and peace.