This is where I write things out.

Long form. Slowly. With room for nuance and change.

You’ll find reflections on motherhood, creativity, mental wellness, and the everyday work of becoming yourself again. Some posts are stories. Some are resources. Some are moments I didn’t want to rush past.

A lot of what I share comes from trying things and figuring it out as I go. Especially hobbies. They have held me through some really tough seasons and some really great ones, a steady thing in a world that moves fast. Something I can always come back to. Trying things. Messing up. Finding joy again.

A woman with red hair wearing a beige baseball cap, red t-shirt, and light blue jeans, smiling in front of a plain, light-colored wall.
You’re always welcome to learn with me, try with me, or quietly take what fits.
Little Mugshots | Create Happiness | 614 Mom
Eryn Gilson Eryn Gilson

Little Mugshots | Create Happiness | 614 Mom

Then I pause and I look at these beautiful, peaceful, amazing, children that make me laugh, cry, smile, burst with joy in these perfect hand drawn silhouettes hanging above my dresser, right above my jewelry box and I feel all sorts of pride and joy. These are my babies, and they are the reason I work hard everyday, and strive for perfection.  They deserve every last ounce of my energy.  I'm not exaggerating when I tell you that's truly how I feel every single time I look at what Stephanie drew for me.

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Juvly Aesthetics | 614 Mom | Lifestyle
Eryn Gilson Eryn Gilson

Juvly Aesthetics | 614 Mom | Lifestyle

I can't say enough great things about Juvly.  The location is in the heart of downtown, with easy parking, and when you walk in you're immediately greeted by the sweetest staff who are focused on one thing - providing excellent care to their client.  The rooms are clean and cozy, it allows you to really relax and make the most of your time there. 

I can't wait to share with you about my journey with Juvly and the stretch mark therapy, but until then be sure to check them out for all of your skin care needs and comment below if you have some questions for them, I will cover them in my next post. 

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My Favorite Holiday Traditions
Eryn Gilson Eryn Gilson

My Favorite Holiday Traditions

The holidays are my favorite, I love this time of year more than anything.  When I was growing up my Grandma Remy would always go all out for Christmas and I know that my love for Christmas comes from her love for Christmas and the joy she had around the holidays.   Sadly, my grandma is no longer celebrating Christmas on Earth with the rest of us but I am determined to make the holidays as memorable for my kids as she did for me.  I have taken some of my favorite traditions from my childhood, and added a few new fun ones that we love.

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Mama Monday | MereDee Designs | November 2016
Eryn Gilson Eryn Gilson

Mama Monday | MereDee Designs | November 2016

Meredee Designs was born three and a half years ago when she had a friend that gave her some fabric and told her to "make something crafty with it."  She made a statement piece and headed to a clothing swap hosted by another friend, once word got out that she handmade these pieces others started to request items of their own and from there she's grown into what we now know as Meredee Designs.

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Ronald McDonald House | Volunteering With Kids | November 2016
Eryn Gilson Eryn Gilson

Ronald McDonald House | Volunteering With Kids | November 2016

nothing is quite like volunteering with your kids.  I've noticed, over the last few years of doing this with our kids, that they genuinely love helping others and it comes so natural for them.  The questions they ask come with such compassion for others and I love that.  I love that they care enough to ask the question as well as being respectful while asking what can sometimes be a difficult question.  

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