💌 "Messes, Mamas & Milestones" – May Newsletter from Terri

I tried to make brunch last weekend to “practice” for Mother’s Day… and I wish you could’ve seen it. My daughter was stirring pancake batter with a Barbie doll (don’t ask), the dog kept trying to steal the bacon, and I accidentally grabbed paprika instead of cinnamon.

So no, I will not be opening a B&B anytime soon.
But I will be keeping things simple and meaningful this month—and I hope you will too.

🖼 A Little Creative Joy

If you’re looking for a project to lift your spirits or whip up a last-minute gift, I just added a few new clipart bundles to the Etsy shop and they’re giving me all the cozy vibes.

• The Garden & Harvest Pack is full of pantry jars, herb bundles, and everything I wish my shelves looked like.
• The Barnyard Animals are perfect for scrapbooking, classroom fun, or just adding a piglet to your planner.
• And the Bee Hive Set might be my favorite—it’s sweet, cheerful, and buzzing with charm.

You can peek at them right here in the shop »​

💐 Mother’s Day, Without the Stress

Whether you're celebrating someone, being celebrated, or quietly grieving someone you love… Mother’s Day can stir up a lot.

So here's my plan this year: easy brunch, a clean(ish) space, and one intentional gesture. A little card with an encouraging note. A planner printable made with one of my clipart sets. A homemade menu with crayons and chaos. It all counts.

If you want to steal my brunch plan:
​store-bought muffins + scrambled eggs + fresh fruit = magic with zero smoke alarm risk.

And I made you a little printable if you want gift tags or a quick menu template → Grab the freebie​

🧼 Home Care Corner: 10-Minute Reset

I’m not deep-cleaning this month. Not when there are gifts to wrap and cupcakes to frost. But I am doing my 10-minute reset every morning (or let’s be honest… afternoon).

Here’s how I do it:

• Clear the kitchen counters
• Wipe the bathroom sink
• Toss clutter into a basket
• Light a candle or crack a window

It takes less time than scrolling Instagram and instantly makes me feel more in control.

If you’re craving a bigger clean, I’ve got a video on my zone cleaning method that breaks it all down without overwhelm → Watch here​

🎓 Graduation Gifts That Don’t Involve a Craft Bin

We’ve hit that time of year again—caps, gowns, and no idea what to get them.

Here are a few gifts that are:
✔️ Meaningful
✔️ Low-stress
✔️ Available via Amazon or around your house

• A handwritten note + their favorite snack in a mason jar or little basket
• ​A book you loved at their age (tuck a note inside with your favorite quote)
• ​Portable charger + coffee gift card—college-bound gold
• A “starter toolkit” with lint roller, sewing kit, $5 cash, earbuds, and gum (call it survival prep 😄)
• ​Devotional book or daily planner with a kind message on the inside cover
• Amazon gift card + your favorite encouraging quote printed and framed

It doesn’t have to be Pinterest-worthy to be memorable. It just has to be real.

💛 One Last Thought Before You Go

May can feel like a lot.
But you don’t have to be a lot.

Straighten one space.
Say one kind thing.
Breathe one slow breath.

You’re doing better than you think. I’m cheering you on—crumbs and all.

With love,
​Terri