Comments for Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting https://www.mamasmiles.com/ Education, Parenting, Crafts and Family Travel Sun, 31 May 2026 02:36:46 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Comment on Setting Monthly Goals for May 2026 by MaryAnne Kochenderfer https://www.mamasmiles.com/setting-monthly-goals-for-may-2026/#comment-159395 Sun, 31 May 2026 02:36:46 +0000 https://www.mamasmiles.com/?p=31434#comment-159395 In reply to Ticia.

I’ll probably be moving this summer or fall, so please share any tips you have…

]]> Comment on Setting Monthly Goals for May 2026 by Ticia https://www.mamasmiles.com/setting-monthly-goals-for-may-2026/#comment-159394 Sat, 30 May 2026 17:10:58 +0000 https://www.mamasmiles.com/?p=31434#comment-159394 As evidenced by my just now commenting and it’s essentially the end of May, it’s super insanely busy. I’ve been out of town for the vast majority of it, and the little bits and pieces that I was in town were all insanely busy trying to get ready to go out of town or to pack to move.
That being said, I understand the weirdness and bitter sweetness of going back to say goodbye to your roots and how odd it can be to see where you grew up and how it is about to change.

]]> Comment on Setting Monthly Goals for April 2026 by MaryAnne Kochenderfer https://www.mamasmiles.com/setting-monthly-goals-april-2026/#comment-159233 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:53:14 +0000 https://www.mamasmiles.com/?p=31389#comment-159233 In reply to Ticia.

I think you would enjoy experimenting with cork! It’s a very thin layer of cork tree attached to a fabric backing; it’s surprisingly easy to sew with. It could be fun to use for a bag for a Renaissance fair or maybe even some sort of belt or maybe a bodice. People use it similarly to how they use leather, but it’s much easier to work with.

I’m on my trip with Johnny, and it’s been amazing. We saw one school and will visit the second tomorrow; we also visited Fallingwater and the Capitol building in Harrisburg, PA. I highly recommend both if you make it out here sometime!

]]> Comment on Setting Monthly Goals for April 2026 by Ticia https://www.mamasmiles.com/setting-monthly-goals-april-2026/#comment-159232 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:24:17 +0000 https://www.mamasmiles.com/?p=31389#comment-159232 Tell me more about this cork fabric, it sounds fascinating.
All of those trips sound like a lot of fun, especially getting to see parts of the country you haven’t seen before.

]]> Comment on Setting Monthly Goals for March 2026 by MaryAnne Kochenderfer https://www.mamasmiles.com/setting-monthly-goals-for-march-2026/#comment-158979 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:48:13 +0000 https://www.mamasmiles.com/?p=31321#comment-158979 In reply to Ticia.

Having things to look forward to is really nice!

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