Thank you to everyone who entered! I'm very happy to announce the winners of the EllieAdorn Necklaces and the April Showers Mini Blog Makeover as selected by Rafflecopter! The winner of the three (3) EllieAdorn necklaces valued at $111 is ... is Natasha Tellier! The winner of the … [Read more...]
Move It for #MentalHealth Sat 8/13 Seattle. Not Local? You Can Help.
August 8, 2011
Mark your calendar! Help fight the stigma of mental illness and save lives. Tracie Mason Holton of Purposeful Practices Project and Cristi Comes of Motherhood Unadorned cordially invite you: WHAT: "Move It for Mental Health" Daylong event of yoga, dance, exercise and mindful martial arts classes … [Read more...]
Move It for #MentalHealth Sat 8/13 Seattle. Not Local? You Can Help.
August 8, 2011
Mark your calendar! Help fight the stigma of mental illness and save lives. Tracie Mason Holton of Purposeful Practices Project and Cristi Comes of Motherhood Unadorned cordially invite you: WHAT: "Move It for Mental Health" Daylong event of yoga, dance, exercise and mindful martial arts classes … [Read more...]
Butterflies, Blogging & Fundraising at 38K Feet
August 3, 2011
Right now I'm on a jet plane with free wifi, so i just HAD to post...from 38,000 feet above California! -------------------------------------------------- Butterflies are NOT my favorite. When I'm at the height of anxiety they flow from my chest into my arms and hands and can be such a dreadful … [Read more...]
Woot! My blog is a life changer.
July 31, 2011
I was going to title this post "My process of grief includes my blog" as follow up to last week's post about grief and laughter. But that just felt too depressing. And what I really want to talk about is how creative outlets like jewelry making and particularly blogging have really changed my … [Read more...]
Should I take the baby to #BlogHer11 ?!?
July 17, 2011
I'll be geeking out at BlogHer '11 this August. Yay! For those of you who aren't familiar -- which was ME, oh about 6 months ago newbie that I am -- BlogHer is the biggest and best blogging conference around. In fact, about 3,000 bloggers will be descending upon San Diego to take part in 3 days of … [Read more...]
And the winner is…
July 1, 2011
Winner of the Sunshine Jade EllieAdorn Necklace is.... Author: Tricia G Comment: This would be pretty with a purple cord! Congratulations Tricia! Please email me at cristi@ellieadorn.com within 48 hours with your mailing address, or another winner will be selected. Wishing everyone just a … [Read more...]
Twitter is Making me Nervous
June 28, 2011
Do you tweet? I do @EllieAdorn. But not too well, I think. I began tweeting last year after starting my little mama necklace business. I didn't really know much about Twitter and just sort of learned as a went. I started connecting with moms mostly about attachment parenting and breastfeeding, big … [Read more...]
CLOSED Here Comes the Sun EllieAdorn Necklace Giveaway!
June 22, 2011
I'm not gonna lie, the weather has not been very sunny this Spring. In fact it's been rather cold and grey most days. Which does nothing for me in the mood department. So yesterday, on the Summer Solstice, when it was 70s/80s and bright, shiny and sunny, I was so happy. We had such a great day … [Read more...]
(Closed) Online Auction to Benefit Joplin, MO
May 27, 2011
Update 6/1: The Online Auction for Joplin raise over $750 to be donated to the local chapter of Red Cross in Joplin, MO. Great work everyone!! Here's the thing. I'm taking a 3-day break from social media this weekend. At least I'm going to try. Except ... my friend Jill (who lives 20 miles from … [Read more...]
I Took The Mom Pledge!
May 21, 2011
I’ve been wanting to do this for a while. Its important and I already believe these things. From the beginning (you know, way back in January ‘11) I’ve tried my best to conduct myself and my blog in this manner. My friend Holly mentioned The Pledge on Facebook a while back, and today Katie … [Read more...]
The Blog is now “Motherhood Unadorned”
May 15, 2011
When I launched this blog in February 2011 I had no idea where it would go or what it might become. I was inspired by my friend's suicide to start writing, just as I had been inspired by my own depression in 2010 to start my little online jewelry shop EllieAdorn. I LOVE this blog. Its become so … [Read more...]
NEW Do Good Thursday Link Up! #Bloggers #Linky
May 11, 2011
New Link up Feature!! Today its time to start a new feature that I really think you'll all get a lot out of. A couple of my fellow blogger friends and I know that most of us who blog do it because we're inspired to write and help others. Whether its a passion to support handmade and small … [Read more...]
I am SO stinkin’ proud.
May 3, 2011
Right now I have a lot to be proud of, and I think it's so important that as a mom and wife, I also celebrate my own personal victories. You should too! I am proud that I've been handling my antidepressant medication change so well. I was very worried as it began, knowing how sick I've been with … [Read more...]
THANK YOU! My 3rd Baby: EllieAdorn WON the Mom Central Grant
May 2, 2011
I am overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement! My blog has won a Mom Central Blog Grant! I would not have won without so many of you jumping in wholeheartedly to support me and the blog. I was amazed by your unending commitment to get me votes. It was a LONG voting period, but your perseverance … [Read more...]
“I’m Not A Bad Mom Because I Take Medication” | Syndicated on #BlogHer
April 28, 2011
"I'm Not a Bad Mom Because I Take Medication" has been syndicated on BlogHer today, April 28. Please check it out here and I'd love your thoughts. Thank you for stopping by Motherhood Unadorned , a mom support site dedicated to tackling often taboo topics such as mental health, PPD, suicide, … [Read more...]
My Top 10 Online Selling Tips for “Me Time” Creative Outlets
April 25, 2011
I'm calling today Marketing Monday! ... because even with Mother's Day so close at hand, I have NOT been able to make the time to focus on my necklace business. And I sell "Mama Necklaces" for goodness sake! A creative outlet is a great way to help maintain composure balancing life as mom and CEO … [Read more...]
WINNER Teething Bling Gift Set
April 9, 2011
Thank you so very much to everyone who entered! I'm so happy you're following my blog and were kind enough in many of your cases to vote for me. Please note, if you're interested in purchasing Teething Bling or TweenBling, it is no longer available in the EllieAdorn shop on Etsy, at the request of … [Read more...]
Seattle Mom Prom. Ultimate Ladies Night & Benefit for WA #Pregnancy & #PPMD Support Organization
April 8, 2011
I'm going to Prom! And no, its not with a 12th grader. ;) The Seattle Mom Prom is the ultimate ladies night out and a wonderful benefit. An evening of drinks, dessert and dancing, that in fact is not JUST for moms. Ladies, you really must check this out. Not only will it be a great night to leave … [Read more...]
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