Postcards from the World: 10 Inspiring & Creative Moms Share a Snippet of Quarantine Life

🌼🌸💗  Postcards from the World on Mother's Day 2020

Happy Mama's day to all the wonderful and dedicated mamas out there.

Today I want to share postcards from 10 of my favorite mamas. The truth is I have way more than 10 faves, but I had to limit myself. 

One of the reasons that I asked these particular ladies to participate is because as an entrepreneur, I am always stoked to find other mamas who honour the creative process. Let's be honest, you cannot fake creativity. 

We've got a designer, an artist, childcare provider, a writer, 3 teachers, a dancer, and an early childhood therapist. Regardless of what they do - they are working through the incredible uncertainty of COVID-19 and finding little miracles in the every days with their kiddos. I admire them! I admire their work. They are incredible in every . single . way.

I will keep the introduction short and get right into it...so let's go!

1/ Mama: Itto

Where in the world are you? High Atlas Mountains Morocco

Notes: "...our little one feeding our chicken".

Blog : www.ittosjournal.wordpress.com 

2/  Mama: Florlyn

Where in the world are you? Alberta, Canada
Notes: "It was the longest winter...so it seemed. Happy to feel the sun."

3/ Mama: Rachel

Where in the world are you? Muscat, Oman

Blog : http://tickledbyinspirations.blogspot.com/

4/ Mama: Camille

Where in the world are you? British Columbia, Canada

Website : https://www.camillemehta.com/

5/ Mama: Shelancia

Where in the world are you? Texas, USA
Notes: "Planning a virtual fashion show with the help of my 3 Musketeers."

Website: https://www.creativityshell.org/

6/ Mama: Marie

Where in the world are you? Paris, France
Notes: "Finding our creative balance."

Blog : http://aupaysdubienetre.blogspot.com/

https://latmospheriquemariekleber.wordpress.com/

7/ Mama: Gillian
Notes: "There's no angry way to say B U B B L E S."

Where in the world are you? Alberta, Canada

8/ Mama: Galina
Notes: "Sometimes Limits are a great blessing."

Where in the world are you? Alberta, Canada

Website: https://danceyourself.ca/

9/ Mama: Iona
Notes: "Family First".

Where in the world are you? Birmingham, UK

10/ First time mama: Sarah
Notes: "He is the magic that I never knew existed. I wouldn't want to quarantine with anyone else."

Where in the world are you? Ottawa, Canada

Wherever you are in the world, I hope you have a Happy Mother's Day (even if it's not an actual holiday)!

xox

5 Easy & Yummy Mother's Day Recipes that Mom will Love!

I'm not going to start off by giving a long-winded introduction about baking and how wonderful it is to be able to do these things with my children. I am going to say that baking is NOT for everyone, as in, not everyone likes it. In fact, I used to find peace in the kitchen until my 2 year old joined me, ha ha. Now we have no idea which ingredient we've missed, or what our yummy treat will really taste like (you would have to meet her to understand).

But, if you still want to spend a bit of time creating with your littles in the kitchen, then this post is for you. I have chosen 5 easy recipes that are fun to make and also kinda nutritious. Your family will love these!


1. Homemade Italian Hot Chocolate

Get these Ingredients
1.5 cups of 3% milk (less fat milk is also fine or I personally use soy milk)
3-4 tablespoons brown sugar
1.5 teaspoons cornstarch
3oz bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
You can also grate some chocolate for topping ** very very optional or add Dandies marshmallows**.

Make it!
Take a small amount of the milk in a separate bowl and whisk in the cornstarch until there are no lumps and set aside. 
Over low heat, mix the remainder of your milk until just bubbling.  
Add the sugar and stir slowly and continually.  
Add the milk and cornstarch mixture and the chocolate and continue stirring  or whisking until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. 

2. Turkish Delight Smoothie

Make it!
See Recipe here.

3. Coconut Chocolate Date Balls

Get these Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds

Approximately 15 Medjool dates, pitted (1.5 cups)

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Make it!

First, place almonds into a food processor and process on high until you’ve created a fine almond meal.*

Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and process on high until everything is combined.**

Next, scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough into your hands and roll into a ball. 

Roll the ball in optional shredded coconut and place on a baking sheet. Repeat until dough is gone. 

(You may need to add a few teaspoons of water to the mixture depending on how sticky your dates are.)

Place baking sheet in the freezer for 10-15 minutes and then transfer balls to a freezer safe bag and store in the freezer.

she made her own (these are not chocolate ones)

4. Sweet Potato Latkes

Make it!
Recipe found here.

5. Fruit Kebabs

Made by Andrea aka Max’s mom for our art event

Get these Ingredients

A variety of FRESH fruits

Kebab skewers

Make it!

Tread the fruits, alternating them onto the skewers.

I hope you enjoy these recipes! They are some of my family's favorites.

Happy baking, and creating in the kitchen.