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Introduced some Moss to my small 10 gallon aquarium in hopes of providing cover for some upcoming baby fry next week. Guppy Grass from Amazon.com 

  🌿 You’re Invited: A Creative Coaching Workshop Piece by Peace — Rebuilding Through Color, Collage & Inner Wisdom I’m so excited to invite you to a brand‑new virtual creative coaching workshop designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and create from a place of curiosity and compassion. If you’ve been craving clarity, healing, or simply a spark of joy, this space is for you. ✨ What We’ll Explore In this gentle, hands‑on session, we’ll dive into: Simple creative practices that calm the mind Collage, color play, and intuitive making Reflection prompts that help you listen inward Ways to use creativity as a grounding, healing tool No artistic experience needed — just a willingness to show up as you are. 🎨 Who This Workshop Is For This workshop is perfect for anyone who is: Feeling stuck or overwhelmed Longing for a creative reset Seeking connection and community Ready to explore their inner wisdom through art Whether you’re a seasoned maker or brand‑new to creati...

  🌿 Creative Practices for Strengthening Intuition Simple, non‑clinical ways to deepen your inner knowing through creativity Intuition is the quiet voice inside you that knows what feels right, what matters, and what you’re ready for. It’s not dramatic or mystical — it’s steady, grounded, and deeply personal. But in a world full of noise, expectations, and constant decision‑making, intuition can get overshadowed by overthinking. Creative practices offer a gentle way back. In coaching, creativity helps clients strengthen intuition by bypassing analysis and inviting a more embodied, instinctive kind of knowing. These practices are non‑clinical , meaning they don’t diagnose, treat, or interpret emotions. They simply help you reconnect with the deeper wisdom you already carry. Here are some of the most supportive creative practices for strengthening intuition. 🌱 1. The First‑Choice Mark Place your pen or brush on the page and make the first mark that comes to you. Don’t plan. Don’t c...

  🌿 Creative Rituals for Grounding During Change Simple, soothing practices to help you stay centered in seasons of transition Change has a way of stirring everything up — routines, emotions, identity, energy, even the body’s sense of orientation. Whether the transition is chosen or unexpected, exciting or overwhelming, the in‑between space can feel unsteady. Creative rituals offer a soft place to land. They’re not about making art. They’re about making space — for breath, for clarity, for presence, for the quiet voice inside you that knows how to move forward. These rituals are simple, non‑clinical, and deeply supportive in coaching contexts because they help clients reconnect with themselves without pressure or interpretation. Here are some of the most grounding creative rituals for navigating change with intention and care. 🌱 1. The One‑Minute Mark‑Making Ritual This is one of the simplest ways to settle your energy. Take a pen, pencil, or brush and make marks for one minute:...

How exciting! Getting those first few batches of fry is always a thrilling milestone. Because this is their first time around with you, here is a quick roadmap of what to expect over the next few days to help everything go as smoothly as possible: 1. Delivery Dynamics • The Delivery Window: Once labor actually starts, it can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours for a female to release all of her fry, depending on her age and the size of the brood. First-time batches are usually a bit smaller—often around 10 to 30 fry—so she might finish up on the quicker side. • The "Drop": The fry will pop out curled into a tiny ball, sink slightly, and then quickly unfurl to head for the nearest surface or hiding spot. 2. Immediate Post-Delivery Steps • Separate the Moms: As soon as you notice a female has finished delivering (her belly will look dramatically deflated and deflated), move her back to the main tank. Guppies don't have maternal instincts, and once the stress of labor...

  Our Families top favorite 10 Sunday meals: 1. Hungarian Gulasch 2. Beef Banh Mi Rice Bowls 3. Green Bean Shepards Pie 4. Beef Roast  Other Delicious food ideas: Meatless Monday June Meal Plan