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Hi! I'm Jess at Raising Slow

A peaceful, patient, present mama in process

Simple, Sustainable, Slow. Let’s create space for a more mindful and peaceful motherhood, together. Join me for tips to simplify, intentionally build a more values-aligned life, and slow down.

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Hi there Reader, Just popping in to see what your favorite Joyful Mama Joyful Kiddos Free Bundle offer is. (going on now until 11:59 PM EST tonight, April 24). I’m really excited to jump into the Spanish Starter Kit and the Growth Mindset Summer. I've been dreaming of taking my kids to Costa Rica for years and want them to have some basic Spanish, but I haven't had a plan or jumping off point, here it is! I'm also excited to have a starting point to teach my little guys about goal setting and...

4 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, I love bundles. I've been introduced to some amazing content creators, ideas, and resources from the bundles I've signed up for and the ones I've contributed to. The Joyful Mamas, Joyful Kiddos bundle is no different. Elizabeth, from Discovery Play with Littles (a great resource if you're looking for simple and engaging activities for little ones) put together this bundle to help time-starved mamas relieve stress, find time for themselves, and keep their little ones busy (just in...

10 days ago • 1 min read

Hi there Reader, A few months ago, we had quite a bit of drywall damage throughout the house. Slowly (vvvvvery slowly), I’m taping, priming, and finally painting. I’ve been chipping away at this project a few hours at a time while my kids are out of the house. In some ways, it’s meditative. The sound the brush makes, the look of the new paint, the ache in my arms as I reach the ceiling. In other ways, it's a forced mindfulness. I have a hard time paying attention to what I’m doing. When I...

27 days ago • 3 min read

Hi Reader, A few months ago, I signed up for a bundle (as I do, I just love a bunch of internet goodies!). This one was a fun mix of business resources and self-care, self-love, woo woo and more. I loved it. One of the coolest gifts was from my new internet friend Arien. She talks a lot about soul care, or going beyond self-care to heal, connect with ourselves, and restore and replenish the soul. She is a therapist and talks a lot about trauma (both big T and little t trauma). She’s a yoga...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, :Shhhh.... don't tell my kids." We live about 12 minutes from Disneyland (and always have). And for the last 5 years, I've successfully kept that secret from them. I know... It's hard to believe. Maybe you're hitting unsubscribe right now and thinking How could you 🤯🤯🤯? Most of our friends do not understand why I would do such a thing or how I could even keep it from them when we can hear the fireworks from our house and see them pretty regularly. For years, I just didn't want to...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, As much as I wish I could promise you that once you find calm and peace in your parenting, that you’ll never have to look again, that wouldn’t be honest. It is a practice. One I have to revisit daily, especially when I am exhausted, worn out, and feeling overwhelmed. Even slow motherhood can be overwhelming at times, especially with two little dudes! Something that has worked for me has been working to bring awareness to what is going on inside for me. My breathwork and mindfulness...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi there Reader, Motherhood is hard. In between moments of pure joy and utter awe and elation, there are those moments… When the overwhelm and frustration bubble over into yelling. Every mother, myself included, has them. When we yell, we often end up in a shame spiral, a cycle of “I shouldn’t have done that,” or “I am a bad mom.” But trust me, you are not a bad mom. (I might be saying this to myself at this very moment). If you’ve ever let the frustration get the better of you, if you’re go...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Last week, I launched Breath to Bloom (I know you know this. You're probably like, duh, you never stopped talking about it!). You didn’t enroll. I’d love to know why. If you have a minute or two, let me know. I only want to make courses and products that help make your motherhood more enjoyable, more mindful, and more supported so this helps immensely. I'd also love to know what stress archetype you are. Do you tend to fight or run as a stress response? Maybe you resort to freeze...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, I'm firing up my zoom and putting a few finishing touches on today's lesson. It's not too late to join and experience the magic of breathwork. Today we're going to talk about our everyday breathing and how to make it work for us, our nervous systems, and creating safety and security in the body. We'll do two practices, one to get us started and one to create safety in the body (this one is so powerful and calming). I'd love to see you there. Enroll Here PS This is the last...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, This is the last call for the Breath to Bloom Founding Membership. Honestly, I hate sending these countdown emails. They feel a little salesy to me and I don’t want to pressure you. If you aren’t sure about Breath to Bloom just yet, let me know. I’d love to answer any questions you might have. We can make sure you make the best decision for you. If you decided against Breath to Bloom, I understand. Not every program is for every person. This email is for you if you decided yes, but...

3 months ago • 1 min read
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