The Crafty but Messy Mom

07/17/2025

I decluttered and donated TWENTY pairs of shoes today!!! 🙌🏻

07/05/2025

04/06/2025

I love this.

✨ Words Matter! ✨

Positive affirmations are more than just kind words — they’re powerful tools that help build your child’s confidence, emotional regulation, and self-worth. 💬💛

This colourful infographic is a beautiful reminder of the simple, everyday phrases that can make a big impact on a child’s development. Whether it’s “You are enough” or “I believe in you,” these affirmations nurture secure attachments, encourage resilience, and foster a strong sense of belonging in both home and classroom environments.

In early learning settings, using affirming language supports play-based learning by creating safe, supportive spaces where children feel empowered to explore, take risks, and express themselves freely. 🌱

👂 “I’m listening.”
💡 “You have great ideas.”
🌈 “You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.”

04/04/2025

To my precious OG, Olivia Grace 💜

To My Firstborn child,

The one who made me a momma.

From the moment I heard your heartbeat, my world changed in ways I never could have imagined. You’ve taught me strength I didn’t know I had, patience I never knew I needed, and a love so deep it reshaped my very soul.

With you, I experienced every first—your tiny kicks, your first cry, your laughter, and the long, sleepless nights that somehow felt like magic. And in one unforgettable moment, I realized I would love you beyond words for the rest of my life.

No matter where life takes us, you will always be the beginning of this incredible journey. The one who showed me the purest love. The one who made me a mama. And for that, I will cherish you forever.

Never forget that. 💖

04/04/2025

✯ 𝐁𝐞𝐞 🐝