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Freedom from My Own Expectations

January 9, 2019
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Four years ago, I sat on the floor of the first home I had shared with my husband, …

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How I Learned to Crochet

December 6, 2018
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September 8, 2017
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  • Summer Memories Photo Challenge! We’re celebrating the kick-off to back-to-school season and our “Celebrating Motherhood” fall series with a little photo challenge! Beginning Sunday, join us as we spend 7 days reflecting on our favorite summer memories. We know no one’s summer is idyllic or without challenges, but we want to take a moment to celebrate all that was good. Feel free to think outside the box! And don’t forget to use the hashtag in your posts: #KMsummermemories We’ll feature some of your photos in our stories as the week goes on. Can’t wait to see how you spent the past few months!
  • "Committed moms can take a nap." ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Have you listened to Episode 60 this week? ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ In the second segment @emily_sue_allen talked about how she has been using the word "committed" to define her motherhood, as opposed to "good." ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ "Good" is such a moving target, but "committed" offers both assurance and freedom.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Cheers to all the committed mamas out there--you're doing good work. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ •⁠⠀ •⁠⠀ •⁠⠀ •⁠⠀ •⁠⠀ #coffeeandcrumbs #motherhoodalive #stopdropandmom #notonlymama #joyfulmamas #thisismotherhood #momblogger #momswhoblog #nestandthrive #motherhoodinspired⁠⠀ #babygrow #mytinymoments #worldoflittles #ohheymama #ohmamamoment #momsquad #motherhoodunited #trypod #kindredmompodcast #presentoverperfect #podcastlife #podcastersofinstagram #podcasthost #preachingtomyself #womenencouragingwomen #freeupmyinsta⁠⠀
  • Speaking of the podcast, author Leslie Verner (@scraping_raisins ) will be our guest for Episode 62. Her first book comes out today! 📚Invited: The Power of Hospitality in an Age of Loneliness📚 This is not a hospitality book about recipes and place settings and the perfect guest room. Instead, Leslie casts a vision for why hospitality matters and the impact it can have on a family. You can buy it today wherever books are sold, and we hope you'll check it out! And then don't forget to tune into the podcast in September to hear more from Leslie! #invitedbook #kindredmompodcast . . . . . #bookstagram #whatimreading #momswhoread #blessedisshe #inspiredlife #intentionallife #joyfulmamas #joyfulmotherhood #wellwateredwomen #lovewelcomeserve #motherhoodalive #stopdropandmom #notonlymama
  • Happy Monday, everyone! We are officialy back today with a new episode of the #kindredmompodcast. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ In this week's episode, host @emily_sue_allen chats with the members of our editorial team about our summers, how we're feeling about motherhood these days, and what we're looking forward to this fall. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ We are excited for you to tune in and to kick off another great season of the podcast!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Tell us: What are you celebrating in your motherhood these days?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
  • Friends! Meet Mary Kate Brown (@choosinggraceblog), the newest member of our editorial team! We are thrilled to have Mary Kate join the team. Mary Kate is a homeschooling mom living in West Michigan with her husband and three girls. We are sharing a bit more about her in our stories today, but we also wanted her to introduce herself in her own words! Here's Mary Kate... ⁠⠀ ⭐⭐⭐⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Being the newbie over here on the KM team, I am super thrilled to get in on these #fridayintroductions ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ So here's a few things I would love to share with you:⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 1. As a newlywed I placed second in an apple pie baking competition in our then-hometown's annual 4th of July fair. I inscribed the lyrics to "The Star Spangled Banner" into my homemade crust with hand cut stars. I felt like a pretty big deal until I realized that I was one of two total entrants. Doris was probably the reigning champion for decades in Wilmore anyway. 🤷‍♀️😅⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 2. Aside from being a mama, I always dreamed that I'd one day publish a cookbook.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 3. My husband and I recently purchased our first home, and we dream of transforming our property into a small scale homestead that will allow us to grow and raise as much of our own food as possible. #wannabefarmers 🐓🥦🍎⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 4. I raise my daughters to not be afraid of catching frogs, bugs, and other small wildlife by out-sourcing those activities to my fellow brave mama friends. No shame in my mom game. ✌️ ⭐⭐⭐ Pop over into our IG stories to learn more about Mary Kate, her family, and all that she's passionate about! And please help us welcome her to the team!
  • Aaaaannnnd…we’re back! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Our summer break is officially winding down, and our team has missed you all so much! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ A lot has happened among our team members this summer. We’ve cared for newborns and big kids. We’ve dealt with unexpected health challenges. We’ve bought and sold houses and moved across state lines. We’ve made big decisions about the upcoming school year, and we’ve both added and removed things from our plates.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Needless to say, our break from official Kindred Mom duties was needed and appreciated by us all. 
At the same time, we are THRILLED to be jumping back into things this fall:⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ✅ We’re excited to bring you a full season of blog posts, beginning with our “It Takes a Village” series in September.⁠⠀ ✅ The podcast is back, too! Look for a few episodes to drop this month.⁠⠀ ✅ We also have an exciting announcement about an addition to our team, so stay tuned for that.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ At the moment, some members of our team are reading Madeleine L’Engle’s “Walking on Water.” In Chapter 2, she writes, “The reader, viewer, listener, usually grossly underestimates his importance.” She’s talking about the need for communicate and relationship between writers and artists and their audience. We hope that you never for a minute doubt your importance to us!⁠⠀ Kindred Mom wouldn’t be here without all our loyal community members. We are grateful for you! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Big hugs,⁠⠀ Emily, Lindsey, Robin, Jenni, Lynne (and one more mystery member to be announced soon!😉)
  • If you're a worn-out mom today, we hope a stranger or friend shows you some kindness.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Or, on the other hand, considering offering some kindness to a worn-out mom in your life today.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Thanks, @jaceyrogel for sharing your words and honesty with us! 💜⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #REPOST from @jaceyrogel⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ It was a hard week. One that has me overwhelmed with guilt and with sadness over the state of our world. One that has stripped me of any ounce of energy or motivation. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. But, I’m also exhausted. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ On the way to my son’s speech therapy today, I stopped at Starbucks, desperate for caffeine to help me through the rest of the day. My eyes hurt they are so tired and, after the events of this week, my heart continuously aches and my hands are constantly shaking. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ I rolled down my window and handed over cash to the girl on the other side of the window. “The guy in front of you paid for yours. So you’re good.” So I paid for the people behind me, hoping they continue to pay it forward. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ I needed a reminder that people are still good. This random act of kindness felt like a nudge from somewhere to forgive myself. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ This week, this month, and quite frankly, this year has been the hardest I have ever dealt with as a mother. These days are stretching me thin and leaving my well of patience and kindness empty. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Honestly, I don’t know where I’m going with this. Except to say, I’m thankful for kind people. For strangers making me feel seen. For the safety and health of my children. For a fresh start whenever I choose one is necessary. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Love on your people today. Do something nice for a stranger. You never know who is hurting, who needs kindness shown to them.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀
  • Happy Mother's Day, everyone! ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ We hope that no matter how today went, you put your head on your pillow tonight knowing you are loved and your work matters. 💜⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ On the blog today is a beautiful essay from @emily_sue_allen which first appeared in the print issue of Joyful Life Magazine (@joyfullifemagazine)⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Emily writes, "Mothers know, perhaps better than anyone, what it feels like to be pressed on all sides, to continually empty ourselves, and to hold the needs of their children in tension with other aspects of life.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ As a mother, I recognize I have an essential role in tending the daily needs of my children with intention and purpose, and if I hope to mirror the obedience of Jesus as a servant, my days are going to involve sacrifice and surrender that reach beyond the boundary of my comfort."⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Head to the blog for more, and please don't miss our special Mother's Day Story templates, available now in our IG stories! ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Thanks to everyone who has joined in the fun so far--we've loved reading your reflections and seeing all the awesome women who inspire you. #mothersday
  • Happy Saturday, everyone!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ In honor of Mother's Day this weekend, we've got a little something fun happening in Instagram stories today! ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ We've got 2 Mother's Day templates for you to fill out--just a simple way to honor what's good about motherhood in this season and celebrate some of the moms in your village. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Tap our profile pic to head to our stories, screen shot a blank template, and share them on your own feed! If you remember to tag us, we'll be sharing a few to our own stories as well. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Whether you are someone who likes to make a big deal about Mother's Day or not, we hope this is a fun and lighthearted way to mark the occasion. 💜⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ #mothersday #mothersdayweekend #motherday2019 #kindredmom #coffeeandcrumbs #gomama #womenIRL #motherhoodalive #stopdropandmom #notonlymama #joyfulmamas #thisismotherhood #tinytinymoments #memoirsofmotherhood #letthembelittle #let_there_be_delight #the_sugar_jar #motherhoodunplugged #mynameismama #bestofmom #momsofinstagram #imom #momdotcom #momslifeblog

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