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How about a little introduction time… . . Hello I am Laura Matteson - an illustrator and brand designer with an insane love for creating things that make mom’s lives the littlest bit easier. . . My favorite morning beverage is a warm cup of black locally roasted coffee and in the fall I usually add some spices . . I’ve been drawing since I was seven . . I have two little daughters . . And my favorite pattern is black and white stripes, because of Kate Spade. . . What’s your favorite thing to drink in the morning? . . . . . . . . . . #communityovercompetition #mycreativebiz #womeninbiz #solopreneur #mommyboss #mommyceo #momboss #mompreneur #savvybusinessowner #momhustle #wahm #dreamersanddoers #manifestyourdreams #gowithin #abundancemindset #highvibetribe #returntoyourself #begentlewithyourself #raisingtinyhumans #motherhoodjourney #selfempowerment #momsupportingmoms #momshelpingmoms #momlifebalance
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So many times as mom entrepreneurs we don’t realize how much energy we are giving to others and not receiving back… . . So here are a few of the littlest ways you can start providing some support for yourself while you find other support in the areas of childcare, house help, therapy, business outsourcing support . . If you have anymore ideas for help you build up your own energy please share in the comments below so we can all learn from them together! . . . . This post was inspired by @lisafabrega post (check out the stories to read it). . . . . . . . #mompreneur #momma #mombosslife #wahm #wahmlife #momblogger #fitmama #kidactivities #bondingtime #mommyselfcare #momselfcare #momhustle #momwin #motherlove #hyggelife #mommyandmetime #graphicdesigner #momlifeisthebestlife #momminainteasy #selfcare #momselfcare
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When I was in high school my parents signed me up for a class to “perfect” my drawing skills so that I would be able to draw more realistic things which is generally considered better art in the world (if you can draw a beautiful flower or a perfect human then you’re a really great artist otherwise you just doodle)… . . . What I didn’t know then was that I had my own unique style I’d been honing in on my whole life but I tried it anyway because I wanted to be hire-able when I was older. . . I stopped the class and my art practice for a while. It was reignited a bit in college because of my required studio time. Then I gave it up again until the birth of my youngest daughter. . . I always felt that I wasn’t good at it because I wasn’t perfect. . . Somewhere along the way the story wasn’t about my arts worth anymore but about my personal worth. During the strength I felt in my pregnancy journey with my youngest, the stories from @glanzgraphics on the @honestdesigners podcast and the gentle cheerleading of my doula illustration entered back into my life. . . . I want to urge you mama to think twice if someone tells you there is one way to do something. One way to market, create, learn, parent and be a woman. If there is one way it’s by being yourself. . . . If you want to see some of the “failed” artwork from that class I shared them in the stories. . . . #staystrongmama #createeveryday #communityovercompetition #mycreativebiz #womeninbiz #solopreneur #mommyboss #mommyceo #momboss #mompreneur #savvybusinessowner #momhustle #wahm #dreamersanddoers #manifestyourdreams #gowithin #abundancemindset #highvibetribe #returntoyourself #begentlewithyourself #raisingtinyhumans #motherhoodjourney #selfempowerment #momsupportingmoms #momshelpingmoms #momlifebalance #impostersyndrome
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The first time one of my coaches @mommeexperience said this to me after I talked about all the things I should do next for my business and parenting, I almost laughed water out of my nose and honestly since then I think of this every time I say “I should” or “I need to” . . Why do we should ourselves so much?? Let’s all stop shall we! . . Let’s just do things because we know it’s the best decisions for now and we want to do it. . . . By the way, if you want a parenting coach who will tell you like it is and support you through mindset shifts that will help you find more presence with your kids and lead by example then you will LOVE Ann from @mommeexperience . She’s opened the doors to her group coaching program right now and I would totally recommend it! . . . . I used the grid builder by @ianbarnard for this layout. Such a fun tool 💕 . . . #parentingcoach #intentionalparenting #mompreneur #momma #mombosslife #wahm #wahmlife #momblogger #fitmama #kidactivities #bondingtime #mommyselfcare #momselfcare #momhustle #momwin #motherlove #hyggelife #mommyandmetime #graphicdesigner #momlifeisthebestlife #momminainteasy
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Ever since I made these little superfood cards my daughters have been totally into making sure they have one of the characters on their plates. I know how well visuals work in getting people excited about a brand but it still always amazes me when it works on my kids lol 😳😍 These are definitely one of my favorite little goodies that I give to my clients if they have young kids. 💕 Where are my #nutritioncoach mamas at? What little ways do you suggest that your clients teach their kids about healthy food habits? . . . . . . . . . . . . #nutritionistmom #dietitianmama #joyfuleating #feedingfamilies #fuelyourbetter #joyfulmama #wellnessmama #wellnessjourney #plantbasedliving #wellnessadvocate #guthealth #momhacks #sustainablefood #sustainablebusiness #holisticnutrition #themagicofchildhood #instamoms #blueberries #pepitas #pumpkinseeds #walnuts #superfoods #mealtimefun
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Hey Guys!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m now a part of @outsourcingwithlove !! If you’re looking for a way to outsource some of the work that’s on your plate (because we all know that mommies are super busy and every little bit of support we can get helps) then you can go to @outsourcingwithlove with love and know that everyone who is on the directory has been vetted and will take the best care of your project. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can check out what’s available in their directory in the bio link in @outsourcingwithlove profile. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My direct link is www.outsourcingwithlove.com/laura-matteson 💕 If you want to peek around. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What do you hope to outsource this year?? . . . . . . . . . #wahm #sahm #momlife #momof2 #livesimply #liveauthentically #familytime #familymatters #mompreneur #creativeprenuer #livethelittlethings #hustlewithease #wifemomboss #mamapreneur #momboss #bossmom #momentrepreneur #momtrepreneur #wfhm #bossmama #businessbabe #mombusiness #liveauthentic #momlifeisthebestlife #thelittlestthings #creativeentrepreneur #branddesigner #outsource
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Feeling like spring cleaning your schedule? I'm totally there with you. . I'm so excited that @ashleygartland has gifted this free resource to the Littlest Guide Tribe community. If you hop in the tribe you can download this Simplify Your Schedule PDF that will walk you through finding ways to create more space in your schedule. . . More space... yes please!! . . I'm making lists of tasks that I want to outsource and automate for my spring cleaning. This mama is building her support system. What about you? What will you clean up and take care of in your business this spring? . . . . . . . . #wahm #sahm #momlife #momof2 #livesimply #liveauthentically #familytime #familymatters #mompreneur #creativeprenuer #livethelittlethings #hustlewithease #wifemomboss #mamapreneur #momboss #bossmom #momentrepreneur #momtrepreneur #wfhm #bossmama #businessbabe #mombusiness #liveauthentic #momlifeisthebestlife #thelittlestthings #creativeentrepreneur
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I think it's pretty clear that self care awareness if every where... but is everyone doing it? . . I preaching to the choir because I am totally guilty of not caring for myself. Like the deep fundamental kind of care when I decide that I am worth it - worth whatever I want just because I am a person. . . So here's my plan for taking care this weekend and beyond: . 1. Drink half my body weight in water every day. No one else gets to drink my water. It's mine now lol. . 2. Go outside every day. Because mama needs sunshine. . 3. Say no when I don't want to do something or it doesn't align with my focus. I don't owe anyone anything. I give to the ones I love from a full loving space, not because I'm expected to. . 4. Put my phone away every day during my parenting time. (Just a heads up for everyone who gets my responses right away.. that won't be happening in the mornings or afternoons anymore). The phone can be a tunnel of shame for me. I become a little Alice in Wonderland in there, confused by all the mixed messages and shoulds and coulds and comparison. . . . . What about you mama? What will you take care of this weekend? . . P.S. If you actually do your Take Care action items this weekend you can have that Take Care Award. Just reach in your screen and screengrab it. :-) . . . . . . . . . . #communityovercompetition #mycreativebiz #womeninbiz #solopreneur #mommyboss #mommyceo #momboss #mompreneur #savvybusinessowner #momhustle #wahm #dreamersanddoers #manifestyourdreams #gowithin #abundancemindset #highvibetribe #returntoyourself #begentlewithyourself #raisingtinyhumans #motherhoodjourney #selfempowerment #momsupportingmoms #momshelpingmoms #momlifebalance #authenticmotherhood #motherly #selfcare
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Here is an AMAZING example by @tizzit.co of how to use illustration for building your brand experience. . . She actually used some illustrations from The Littlest Guide Shop membership for this welcome packet (which I personally think is double-awesome!). These packs were for her founding members. . . • There's a personal picture of her with my name in it (helps relationship building) • A roadmap inside the card to tell me what my experience will be in her membership (which is called Tizzit HQ and is open now so if you're a handmade shop owner you need to get your butt over there and join me ;-) ) • An illustrated print that I can hang up while I embark on my shop journey (increases client retention) • And the envelope was sealed with a wax seal by @venusenvypaper (which is just really fun and special feeling) . . . Do you have a welcome packet for your clients/attendees/members and what do you like to put inside? . . . . Also, I wasn't kidding about joining me over @tizzit.co HQ... it's only open for a short time. See ya in there maker mama!! . . . . . . . . . #communityovercompetition #mycreativebiz #womeninbiz #solopreneur #mommyboss #mommyceo #momboss #mompreneur #savvybusinessowner #momhustle #wahm #dreamersanddoers #manifestyourdreams #gowithin #abundancemindset #highvibetribe #returntoyourself #begentlewithyourself #raisingtinyhumans #motherhoodjourney #selfempowerment #momsupportingmoms #momshelpingmoms #momlifebalance #makersgonnamake #etsyshop #handmademama #makermom
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I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts @authentic.parenting.podcast and she was talking about self awareness and how that is one of the secrets of parenting. . . The more aware you are of your own emotions and capabilities in that moment the better you can parent. (Episode 167 if you’re curious 😉) . . This concept is so true in our business and our branding too! . . The more we know who we are and what we can provide, the higher quality our service. . . This is the LEAST easy thing to do... I struggle with it all the time. That’s why having a strategy based brand designer can be so helpful for your momentum. . . I ask all of my clients a collection of questions to make sure that we are SURE about their positioning in the market before we design their brand. It’s part of the rebrand process. When you’re ready to put your stake in the ground, you’ll know... listen to yourself and trust where you bloom most fully. 🌸 . . . . P.S. @authentic.parenting.podcast is hosting a conference in May and I’m totally going. Tickets are still available in her bio link. Will I see you there?? . . . . . . . . . . . #communityovercompetition #mycreativebiz #womeninbiz #solopreneur #mommyboss #mommyceo #momboss #mompreneur #savvybusinessowner #momhustle #wahm #dreamersanddoers #manifestyourdreams #gowithin #abundancemindset #highvibetribe #returntoyourself #begentlewithyourself #raisingtinyhumans #motherhoodjourney #selfempowerment #momsupportingmoms #momshelpingmoms #momlifebalance #branding #rebrand #bloomwhereyoureplanted
