And We're Up!

Welcome to ThrivingMama!  In the last year I’ve had three friends ask how my family and I ended up with our simplistic way of life.  I’m a relatively new gardener, but I’ve had folks ask about gardening.  I’m and avid cook and baker and I’ve had dozens ask for copies of my recipes – and most recipes I’ve tweaked enough that they really are mine.

I am a child of the internet age and can find more information that I usually want with a few short keystrokes and I love a challenge.  So ThrivingMama is my challenge to share some of what I’ve learned: my recipes, my gardening tips and links to folks who are gifted in areas that I am not.  Time is valuable and I don’t see the point in re-creating what someone else has already done!

I have chosen to put family first, to live frugally and to choose to be content, instead of longing for things that are beyond our means.

So welcome, please, roam around, ask questions and feel free to e-mail me at thrivingmama@gmail.com. Check out some of my Philosophies to get a feel for my take on such mundane things as cleaning and cooking and I've posted some of my favorite Recipes to get things started.

Giveaways!

And what is a Grand Opening without party without giveaways?  Not this one!  Help me get the word out about my new site, and get up to three entries into the contest.

One lucky winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate for Charity’s Candles & Crafts (yes, shameless self promotion on two fronts!).  Get ready for fall with our Spiced Apple Cider or Hot Chocolate soy candles- so yummy!

1. Contest ends Friday, July 31^st at 5 pm EST. Winners will be announced in a post on that date.

2. Entry #1: Leave a comment (or Reply just saying how you found this blog and you want to win.

3. Entry #2: Leave a SEPARATE second comment telling me in what way you promoted this contest (i.e., posting it in a forum, posting about it on your blog, Tweet about it, emailing all your friends, and/or subscribe to my feed by email or in a reader).  Make sure to leave your Twitter name or blog address.

4. Entry #3: In a SEPARATE third comment, tell me one thing you are most thankful for and one thing that will always bring a smile to your face.

5. Winner will be selected by Random.org.

7/16 Edited to Add (ETA):  Yes - Family and friends are certainly eligable and the "Reply" is the same as "Comment" :)

Happy browsing and don't forget to subscribe to the RSS feed with the button above :).

Coming July 15th...

Welcome to ThrivingMama! I'm so glad you found me. I'm currently working on getting this whole website thing together and you will see changes happening over the next six weeks as I get ready to launch. Check back for our Launching Party on July 15th complete with recipes, tips and at least one giveaway!

Coming July 15th...

Welcome to ThrivingMama! I'm so glad you found me. I'm currently working on getting this whole website thing together and you will see changes happening over the next six weeks as I get ready to launch. Check back for our Launching Party on July 15th complete with recipes, tips and at least one giveaway!