Merging with Capitol Moms....

While we have loved hosting an additional maternity focused blog. As a part of our re-structuring we have decided to return to our original format of hosting maternity and motherhood goodies onto our original blog.

http://capitolmoms.blogspot.com

See you there!

Doing the pre-baby clean? Try Method's Summer Cleaning Sale

I always advise our pregnant mamas to use non-toxic cleaning substances to make their homes all sparkle-y when the urge for nesting has set in. One of my favorite brands is method and another is Clorox's Green Works line.

The girls at Celebrity Babies have clued us in on a special treat at method. Their Summer Salad Bundle. For $16, you get all purpose spray, dish soap, hand wash and a soy candle.

I say, go for it, your home will thank you.

Shop at www.methodhome.com

Looking for an excuse to get out of the city: Visit Citibabes Hampton's Trunk Show

To RSVP: email retail@citibabes.com

A lush way to start a layette - BabyStar's Summer Sale

I love a good sale. Especially, when it is on products that I would buy anyway. BabyStar's Customer Appreciation and Sample is on now until July 22. Click through the link below.

There you'll find, grab-bags of luscious blankets, burps and bibs, a fabulous quick-change, an on-the-go essential along with samples of their new apparel line and bedding at 47% - 75% off.

Visit the sample sale here, http://www.babystar.com/sample-sale.php

The Maxi Dress: Stylish solutions for the growing mother

I am a big fan of the Maxi Dress -- heck, who doesn't love a dress that is forgiving, feminine and versatile. I also love that this new trend will carry you through the hot summer months and transition easily with a sweet cardigan to the cool, early days of fall.

Here are some of my favorites:
(Note: With the generous fabric many non-maternity styles without fitted waists will work beautifully for the growing bump.)

Nicole Miller's Long Babydoll Dress in a brilliant exotic print
This is a yummy, sexy print that will have all eyes on you and celebrating your beauty.
Juicy Couture's Simple Ruffled Maxi is another option in a cool cotton.

These styles found at www.revolveclothing.com and www.nordstrom.com

Oh Isabella: up to 40% off Isabella Oliver Maternity Wear

CM2B favorite, Isabella Oliver is having a sale, up to 40% off of the well-loved, bump-loving and figure flattering fashions for moms-2-be that love clothes.



Shop now at www.isabellaoliver.com

Capitol Moms introduces Pampered Pregnancy Packs

Introducing Capitol Moms Signature Pampered Pregnancy Packs, celebrating pregnancy and impending motherhood by gifting an expecting mother three times throughout her pregnancy with a special "4th" trimester/coming home gift after the arrival of the new child.

Capitol Moms founder, Teia Collier, says "Pregnancy is such a life changing experience. We wanted to create gift that celebrates the whole pregnancy, not just the end. With beautifully wrapped, useful products like a great pregnancy planner, tummy balm, a sweet hospital gown and many others, it's a fun gift that keeps on giving."

We offer the Pampered Pregnancy Packs in 2 sizes and can shipped to any address.

For more information, call 571-723-3304 or email, info@capitolmoms.org

Fun styles for Mommy and Baby from Michael Stars

It's' a well known fact that we love the good stuff -- the fun things that aren't just every where and those things that make a grown man want to hold a curl up with a dreamy, creamy blanket while watching a football game.

One new fabulous thing is the new Michael Stars baby line -- Mikey Stars. Made from super-soft, Supima cotton in the traditional shades that every mom loves, but in my new favorite the dip-dye -- like tie-dye but cooler and less-busy. Available in styles for girls and boys with coordinating styles for the bump-set and beyond.

Pictured above are two of our dip-dye favorites: the tank dress ($36) with the coordinating swaddling blanket ($38) -- fabulous.

Panera Bread's Bun in the Oven Salute at INOVA Fairfax

Seriously yummy, good eats and Wi-Fi teamed with a cool, family friendly atmosphere all come to mind when I think of Panera Bread. I am a fresh bagel and baked good lover and with their fabulous semolina bread -- I am a customer for life, but together, Panera and INOVA Fairfax are celebrating an especially busy month and the births of over 1,000 babies at INOVA Fairfax with a special contest and salute to mommies delivering in June with the Bun In the Oven Contest.

They will be delivering sweet, gift packages full of goodies for mom and baby, right to the beds of mommies at the hospital. And, one special baby will have a bagel named in his or her honor for the month of August.

How fun is that, a sweet treat, a rockin' gift bag and a new baby all from a great local hospital? Sounds like a plan to me.

For more information on INOVA Fairfax, visit www.inova.org

To find a local Panera Bread, visit www.panerabread.com

Ohhh, Babystyle's Spring Sale: High quality, maternity fashion at Spring Sale Prices

Do you want to make those gas-stretched dollars go further? Who doesn't want on trend, high quality maternity pieces that can carry you through the summer and the rest of the nine-month stretch at fabulous prices? Yes! Then check out Babystyle's Spring Sale.

They've got the goods for mama-to-be, baby and beyond at up to 75% off.

This mama loves a good deal.

Here are a couple of Capitol Moms2B picks for the bump set.
The Kale Silver Diaperbag -- will add a sweet, silver glint to your everyday look.

Pair it with Babystyle's Country Garden Shift a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down with the right shoes and accessories.

Enter Twilite Moon's "Amazing" Giveaway

Oooh, I love a giveaway and when it is chock full of great things, it's even better. Twilite Moon's Spring Giveaway is fabulous with $2500 worth of prizes including a Bugaboo Cameleon with accessories, a Skip Hop Diaper Bag, Prince Lionheart tools and more, but the runner up gifts aren't bad too - 4 Storksak diaper bags.

Capitol Moms says, "Ooh Yummy -- Happy shopping" Hurry and enter by 5/31/08.

To enter visit, Twilite Moon, a treat for maternity, new motherhood, baby and beyond, at www.twilitemoon.com

A Polish safe for Mama and Baby: Polished Mama Nail Products

Let's shout Hooray for Polished Mama Nail Care Products!

Non-toxic, no odor, long wearing polish in beautiful colors, what more could you ask for in a polish? Not much...

Founder Kristin Polston has created a line of fabulous products with the mama-to-be set in mind. Great polishes (Craving is the CM2B favorite), moisturizing remover, and swanky pedicure kit, perfect for pampering mamas-to-be and beyond.

To see other colors and to get your own, visit www.polishedmama.com

Help us write our book...

Capitol Moms founder, Teia Collier, is teaming up with Julie Belgard of Greater Washington Therapy to edit a collect of bump to baby stories, both the funny, touching and dramatic -- to have a balanced book, we need them all. Here is our letter to moms.

Dear Moms,

Every mom has a baby story--from finding out they are pregnant to the actual birth and beyond. These are wonderful, bonding stories, both funny and dramatic, and we realized that there are very few formats in which to share them.

We are working on editing a book of bump to baby stories--particularly how you found out you were pregnant, how you told your partner/family/friends/boss.... and then what came next, and are collecting the stories of mothers around the country to be featured.

We would love to share your story along with our own. Please feel free to email your story at: bumpstories@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Julie and Teia

Cooling it down when it's hot outside

When it's hot and your skin is screaming try one of our favorite tips, Evian Spray. A secret of make-up artists, it helps moisturize and refresh skin. I love to gift it to pregnant and new mamas to help regulate temperature.

We buy the three packs and encourage mamas to keep one in the purse and in diaper bag and one in the car -- for those emergency hot flashes.

Available at www.drugstore.com, Sephora and CVS stores nationwide.

Coming April 28th - Capitol Moms Members Connect

Shhh, I wanted to let y'all know about a project we've been working on.

Capitol Moms Members Connect.

We are creating an exclusive community where mothers can share, network and celebrate their motherhood journey while getting tips on the latest and greatest, partake in special members-only events and have access to Capitol Moms personalized services at a discounted, members-only rate.

More details coming soon....

A New Favorite: Ratzerfratzer Burps and Bibs

They look almost too luxurious for daily use with the satin brocade baked with surprisingly absorbent chenille, but then you try them and find that they absorb projectile spit-up, catch running drool and are large enough to protect clothes and even survive a busy, teething two year old.

We tested the blue green tapestry and have been impressed. The bibs and burps have survived the wash, spit-up and the Grandma test. And at $18 and $20, they are a steal -- an easy way to earn oohs and aahs with a versatile product.

To see other styles and check out Ratzerfratzer's fabulous sale section, visit www.ratzerfratzer.com

Mocha Manual Guide to a Fabulous Pregnancy Now out on DVD

Girls, I want to share a fabulous resource that I have on my keeper shelf -- The Mocha Manual Guide to Fabulous Pregnancy is now on DVD.

I used the book as a primary resource with both of my pregnancies and share it with my clients, family and friends. It is a well-organized resource that highlights some of the unique circumstances that effect women of color in pregnancy and walks like a helpful friend the gambit from shaping a healthy pregnancy and preparing for delivery to managing maternity leave.

The DVD (with a coupon for a free onesie) is available now at www.walmart.com and Walmart nationwide.

Look for a special giveaway for CM and CM2B readers coming soon.

Free Lilaguides for a limited time

For a limited time, the makers of The Lilaguide, "a new parent survival guide to shopping, activities and more" and its' companion website are offering a special deal to new members that login to www.lilaguide.com -- for a free copy of the latest Lilaguide, which is on my local resource shelf.

Curious, I signed up for the site. Sign-up was fast and easy. I quickly tapped into the local network and can always find reviews by local mamas of products, services and restaurants.

To see more and to get your own FREE lilaguide, visit www.lilaguide.com

PregoPlanner: Charting your Pregnancy in style

One of my favorite tips to mamas-to-be is to get organized. Keep all of your pregnancy related information in one place -- the details of your OB-scouting and then visit information, test results, questions and contact information, hospital information, pre-baby checklists, your baby registry wish lists are among some of the things that should be kept in a centralized location.

A great way to keep it together is the PregoPlanner by Braelyn Bounty Bug.
I love that the planners come in three great styles, (my favorite) the chic zebra, pictured to the right, ultra-cute dressy and the classy chocolate. And that there are places for all the important moments and details of your pregnancy. It will also be a great memory book to remember this pregnancy and refer to during future ones.

Visit Braelyn Bounty Bug, www.braelynbountybug, for more information on this CM2B favorite.

Bump rubs: Soothing products for the tummy

A common pregnancy complaint is itchy, superdry skin on the growing tummy -- after experiencing the bump itch in both of my pregnancies; my tip is to avoid the scratching the delicately stretching skin and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.

These are two of my favorites.

1) Mustela's 9 Month Maternity Stretch Marks Double Action.
This lightly scented, super-rich cream massages into the skin beautifully to put a stop to the dry dump for hours. Purchase locally at Dawn Price Baby - Eastern Market and online at http://www.mustelausa.com/stretch_marks_double_action.html

2) MamaMio's Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Oil - CM2B Fave!

A mildly citrus scented oil that was (and still is - I use it regularly still 3 months after Sollie's birth) a pleasure to use. My skin has a nice, not greasy, moisturized feel, a subtle sheen and even better no stretch marks.

Order at www.mamamio.com (free preggie pops with most orders for a limited time)

Capitol Moms founder featured in the Washington Post

In Saturday's Washington Post, Capitol Moms founder Teia Collier is featured as a resource for busy parents, in the article, A Consultant at the Crib and a Coach at the Potty.

You can view the article by visiting, www.washingtonpost.com

For more information on Capitol Moms Motherhood Resource Service's full service pregnancy, parenting and motherhood concierge service which includes personal shopping, please visit www.capitolmoms.org/motherhood.html or email, teia@capitolmoms.org

Trade Secrets: Teia Collier of Capitol Moms MRS talks about Maternity Fashion: 5 Tips to Great Maternity Look

Sometimes, at the Motherhood Resource Service, I get asked tips for looking great and for great maternity wear in the city. Here are some of my favorites.

1) Get great basics. Basics are the foundation of a great wardrobe. They set the tone, multi-task and do double duty. They can be dressed up or down to suit the occasion. I suggest a great pair of maternity slacks, a pair of jeans, a couple of tees and camisoles in colors that work with your skin tone and enhance your glow and a wrap dress that will carry you along the nine month strech and beyond.
CM2B Faves: Ann Taylor Loft Maternity, Liz Lange for Target, Isabella Oliver and Gap Maternity

2) Don't be afraid of color. Black is not the only color in the rainbow, in fact, it's not. Poppy, blue, sunny yellow, shades of royal and creamy neutrals are so in-this season. Let them enhance your glow.

CM2B Faves: Old Navy Maternity, Childish Maternity and RockStar Maternity

3) Invest in comfortable lingerie. Fabulous, comfortable lingerie is a must. Nothing says unflattering like a bra that is digging into your flesh or a panty that won't stay put.
CM2B Faves: Bella Materna, Bravado Designs!, and Mimi Maternity

4) Accesories are your friend. You can liven up any outfit or change the look of a classic basic with a pair of sparkly bangles, a long chain and a fabulous handbag.
CM2B Faves: South Moon Under


5) Pamper yourself -- remember your hands and feet. Manicures and pedicures are the perfect treat for your growing body. An extra special treat is to have your significant other massage warm lotion into those swollen peds.
CM2B Fave: Nail Taxi

For more tips and a personalized consultation by the Capitol Moms Motherhood Resource Service, contact Teia at teia@capitolmoms.org

Enter our giveaway for a SIGNED copy of the new City Baby DC

We are giving away a signed copy of the latest new resource for DC Moms and Moms-to-Be, City Baby D.C.: The Ultimate Guide for DC Metro Parents from Pregnancy to Preschool by Holly Morse Caldwell.

Holly has written a great resource for DC Mamas-to-be. It is an easy reading, well oraganized book chock-full of tips geared specifically for this area. I spent a while on Saturday reading about places I've been and making a list of places and services that tried yet.

It is a must for every DC area mum.

To enter the giveaway, simply sign-up for our newsletter in the box, just above the links. The drawing will be held on March 29th, 2008.

If you can't wait and want to purchase your copy now, visit AMAZON.

CM2B Loves:Hip, Rockin Fashion for the Bump-set - Rock Star Maternity

Who doesn't love a great look? I love a great look that goes from the bump and beyond, that's what you'll find with the super hip and rock-star style from Rock starmoms maternity, yoga and children's line.

Seriously cool, fellow mom Leah Brumley has come out with a line that says, "I love my bump. I'm fabulous, and I want to show it." without going the cutesy floral and pastel route. There are fun camis, original tees, calming yoga sets and the most adorable Jimmy Hendrix little girl outfit that my daughter loves.

We tried the short-sleeve Funky Momma Tee in creamy soft cotton with a chocolate brown print. It fit beautifully and earned us several compliments from random strangers.

Find your Rock Star match at www.rockstarmoms.com

Fenangling Maternity Leave - How will you do it?

When I talk to mothers around town, or with friends in other places, I find that maternity leave in traditional terms is becoming more and more scarce. Either moms and moms-to-be simply can't afford to take the full time allowed through the Family Medical Leave Act, their jobs aren't accomodating or for some other reason -- these days of healing, bonding, nututing and recovery are growing shorter and shorter with each decade that passes.

Here is an article from MSN, Take the Labor Out of Maternity Leave
MP Dunleavey discusses the situation that is facing some women and I encourage you to read the article, talk with your significant other and your employer.

For us, it is a work in progress. I have gone back to work part-time and thankfully, I can write from home, but we want to know how did you do it? Or how will you do it? You can leave your comments here.

Sol Loves - Dwell Studio Plush Blanket- Bringing Home Preemie #1

I had heard about Dwell Studio for Target and while we were there getting pacis, socks and diapers, I decided to give it a try. Think of a dreamy-plush, creamy, ultra-soft blankie without the silk and satin ruffles in warm-neutral colors and you've got Dwell Studio for Target's Circle Throw Blanket

We use it in the stroller, on the sofa or as a plush addition to tummy-time. It's a steal at $14.99. Since my Z loves it as much as Sol does, we are going to have to grab a couple more.

To get yours, visit your local Target or visit, www.target.com

To find more of our Bringing Home Baby Stories, visit http://capitolmoms.blogspot.com

See Part 1 of our 5 part series-- Bringing Home Preemie

Part 1 of our 5 part series on my favorite goodies for our new little boy, Solomon (Sollie for short) on the Original Capitol Moms blog is up now.

As a special treat for Capitol Moms Maternity Edition readers, there will be one extra review on this site as well.

Be sure to join our mailing list to enter a drawing for a mom-to-be gift pack of products handpicked by Capitol Moms Motherhood Resource Service worth $250. Drawing to be held on March 31, 2008.

Sign up in the box to the right or send an email to info@capitolmoms.org with your name and contact information in the subject line.

CM2B Picks from Ann Taylor LOFT Maternity with FREE SHIPPING and a great discount

Note to self: When sporting a bump, get great staples - functional, stylish pieces that are versatile and grow with the bump... so that looking polished is as easy as polishing off that vanilla ice cream.

I don't know a single woman that doesn't like that feeling of looking fabulous. The great folks at Ann Taylor LOFT sent us a couple of pieces to try. Since I already love the line for the non-bump set, I had high hopes for the maternity line and we weren't disappointed.

Here are our picks from the new LOFT Maternity line:

1) The Adjustable Waist Maternity Pants: a great pair of no panel pants with a real zipper and waist (hooray for technology); it grows with you through an elasticized back. This pair will carry you though all 4 trimesters (3 with baby plus 1 to recover)


2) The Pima Cotton Maternity Cardigan: oh, so soft Pima Cotton and in great everyday colors, clay (a dusky, rose-pink) and black, you'll reach for this cardi long after your bump days are done.

To check out their new line, visit Ann Taylor LOFT or click here Use the code :EXPECT20 for 20% off and FREE shipping until 2/29/08

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And as an incentive for signing up, one lucky reader will win a prize pack worth $200 stuffed full of products reviewed on the Capitol Moms and Capitol Moms2Be sites.

To sign-up, enter in the box to the right of this post.

Ralph Lauren Baby Sale and Create Baby's First Polo

Ok, I love the look of Ralph Lauren. It's classic. The lines are clean; the quality is great, there are great pieces for boys (so much harder to find than girls) and you always wind up with a baby that looks, picture perfect -- and now you can get picture perfect at fabulously discounted prices and with complimentary gift wrapping, it sounds like an excellent time to stock up for baby and friends.

Here are our pics for baby.

1) Cashmere Baby Bunting Set: I love this heirloom quality set for the simplicity and the fact that cashmere is so luciously soft against baby's skin... oooh, yummy.

2)Create Your Own Baby's First Polo: Pick your style (shirt, dress, sleeves). Pick your color of many. Pick your monogram. Tadah- everyday Ralph Lauren made by you(and when you're done, make one for you, hubby and big sister)--- Too cute and a fun way to do something crafty.

CM2B Picks from Childish Clothing

Author of Rock Star Momma and Owner of Childish Clothing, Skye Hoppus has created a great line of maternity and children's wear that screams, "Rock On" in a cool way. She is having a fabulous sale right now with prices at more than 40% off... I found a few things that struck my fancy, like the Kristy dress. the Salma and the Gillian top (and a steal at $20)

I also like that the styles that I love come in various colors and fabrics, so when you find the fit that rocks, you can rock it in different colors and look fabulously different all the time.

Shop at www.childishclothing.com

Pictures:Childish clothing

Coupon codes, reviews and more at Capitol Moms Original Blog

Coming this week on Capitol Moms, there are goodies to be found.

* a referral code for $5 off and free shipping at Diapers.com
* momAgenda's on sale
* CM picks for Spring fashion pick-me-ups
* CM picks for Bringing Home Preemie

and more at Capitol Moms, the blog, http://capitolmoms.blogspot.com

What I'm loving now: LaVanila Vanilla Grapefruit

It's cold here, really, really cold... and coming from north Texas where it is usually warm anyway, this 11 and 17 degrees weirdness, is just that, weird, but I can remind myself of the warm and steamy days of summer with LaVanilla's Vanilla Grapefruit Body Cream and Fragrance Rollerball.

It was a late night, my little one was up and reminding me that young babies have awkward sleeping routines and I was watching HSN, yes, the Home Shopping Network. Did you know that Sephora has a regular boutique with great products at even better prices? I found that I can shop for fabulous products from the comfort of my own couch, ohh and addictive combination.

I was a little nervous about buying perfume online without trying it first, but I loved the idea of a healthy fragrance and with a bump sometimes you want just the very best. I wanted products with active botanicals, pure essential oils, and antioxidants to wrap your skin in healthy, nurturing goodness -- Lavanila delivered. I was pleasantly surprised and rewarded with compliment, after unsolicited compliment.

Vanilla Grapefruit is a warm, musky vanilla, with a bright note of sunny grapefruit. It's not the syrupy, nauseating ickiness that is so often called vanilla and that cream is just that a long lasting cream that I used in the hospital to soothe the rough spots and remind me after a difficult delivery that I am beautiful and this body is an awesome, powerful, graceful machine.

You can find the LaVanila line of products at Sephora stores nationwide, www.sephora.com or like I did at www.hsn.com

Visit Pinks and Blues for your chance at celebrating in the Virtual Baby Shower

Pinks and Blues, a rockin' site for those of the maternal mindset with an eye for hip trends, fabulous baby goodies, mama giveaways and celeb spotting, is having their first Virtual Baby Shower for NBC's The Office's Angela Kinsey and are treating one lucky mama to the same baby booty that she receives.

How cool is that? To enter, visit the site and share the story of one special mama-to-be from now until Valentine's Day. Readers will vote on the their favorite story and one lucky mama will receive a baby goodie pack filled with gifts from some really cool sponsors.

For more information, visit Pinks and Blues at www.pinksandblues.com

CM2B Picks from Juicy Couture Mama

Lately in my randomly timed web travels, I find myself looking for things that catch my eye, make me smile or bring a bit of luxury to my increasingly busy days.

Here are my picks from the new Juicy Couture maternity line.

The Jacquard Diaper Bag with matching "Couture Baby" changing pad and bib. I love the look of this bag with its gold toned hardware and leather accents and handles. Nothing perks up an outfit or your everyday mom uniform of jeans and a great T like a great bag.

And the Haute Mama tank, what can I say, it's fun, easy dressing and comes in great basic colors, black, pink and white with coordinating lettering.

Pictures and both available at Due Maternity

The Girls are Growing... Nursing Bras with Oomph

One perk of being a new, nursing motherhood is that my breasts are fabulous. Yes, I said it; and, they are, but a side effect of my new glorious cleavage is finding bras that fit, feel nice and survive my washing.

Here are my favorites.

1) Bravado's Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra: "Designed to Melt into Your Body" (Ivory above)

This bra is my everyday favorite. It is soft, comfy and gives a beautiful, smooth shape under t-shirts with no nursing pad or nipple show-through. There is also a removable liner that I find useful for preventing leak-through. It comes in three basic colors, black, butterscotch and ivory. $45


2) Bella Materna's Adjustable Anytime Bralet (Slate Bra above)

The fabric that this bra is made of is amazing. It feels luxurious, silky smooth against the skin and gives great support without underwires. I have worn this bra, nursing or not, pregnant or not and it looks great everytime. What I also love about this bra is that I can just rinse it out in the sink and let it dry, and it does, quickly and beautifully. This one also comes in the basics, plus a lovely slate blue and a pinky blush. I recommend this bra to friends, regardlesss of their maternal status. $55

Pictures: Bravado and Bella Materna.

Looking for Mom-to-be Reviewers and Posters

As my pregnancy has now ended and I have been blessed with a beautiful baby boy, Capitol Moms will be looking for new mom-to-be reviewers to help supplement the content of this blog.

We are looking for moms in various stages of pregnancy with an eye for new products, services and goodies that will rock and make the road more fun and easier for other moms, that are willing to share their knowledge, create two posts a week and can meet a deadline.

If this sounds like something that you would be interested in, send me an email to teia(AT)capitolmoms.org with "Maternity Edition Reviewer" in the subject line.

Welcome into 2008 - Desire List Challenge

Each year, we make half-hearted resolutions and plans for things that sometimes never see the light of day again. This year, I challenge you to complete an exercise that I have found to be useful and worth the time it takes.

It is called Crafting a Desire List. Basically, it is a thoughtfully drafted list of adventures, things and dreams that you want to have, experience or partake in. I spend about a week, thinking, envisioning and writing, but nothing goes on the list that I cannot see clearly in my head. I figure, if I can't envision it, then on to the next thing. I remind myself that anything is possible (I could give you a long list of impossibles and "seriously unlikelies" that have come to pass in my life.) and get to writing. When you complete your list, post it in a safe, visible place to remind you and keep you focused on the prize.

I will offer one word of caution, remember that a woman's desire is a powerful thing and when you put this kind of energy into anything, something is bound to happen -- so be mindful of the process.

Many blessings to you and yours,
Teia