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May 24, 2014

The Pursuit of Perfection and our DIY Garden

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When Alana Pace found out she was pregnant with her second child only six months after having her first, she knew she had to get creative fast. Fortunately, spending so much of her childhood outdoors with a mother who specialized in Early Childhood Education, learning through play was almost instinctive. Each morning with her kids marks a new opportunity to explore and seize the day. Family and writing are her passions. On Parenting From the Heart, she writes about her experiences, life lessons, activities, products and tips that are of value to young families.

10 responses to “The Pursuit of Perfection and our DIY Garden”

paulettemotzko

May 24, 2014 at 11:03 pm

Reblogged this on Children Are Our Future Now!.

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shelahmoss

September 2, 2014 at 3:43 pm

Such a fun idea. It’s also a good reminder that there can be many definitions for “perfect”.

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threeboysandamom

September 2, 2014 at 3:46 pm

I love the idea of being ok with “less ugly.” Such a necessary lesson for all of us Perfection seekers, and you’re so right that even the pursuit of Perfection is inherently flawed. Love this!!! Great post and adorable project. Love the pics! ?

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Sue Parke

September 2, 2014 at 3:58 pm

LOVE the DIY patio garden! I want to do that! Two thumbs up!

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Erica Buteau

September 2, 2014 at 6:16 pm

I love your DIY patio garden ideas. Sadly the end of gardening season is fast approaching but I’m definitely going to keep this in mind for the upcoming spring!

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Tricia the Good Mama

September 2, 2014 at 3:52 pm

I love this post and your garden activity. You’re right- kids won’t realize if something is “picture-perfect” or not. The process is definitely more important!

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Melissande

September 2, 2014 at 7:24 pm

This is adorable! It’s also a very, very good point. I like how you said, “Sure the outcome is “picture perfect”. But the process? Oh! the process is devoid of all the value, especially when it involves your little one(s). Every activity kids lends itself to invaluable learning, fun, and memories.” Love it. So. Much. It’s so easy to lose sight of what is *really* important. It’s not the way it looks, it is the experience, the learning, the fun.

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pickettfamily

September 3, 2014 at 12:21 am

Awesome idea. I’ve been meaning to grow an avacado seed with my little girls. You’re so right about the pursuit of perfection too! Life gets messy, but that’s what makes it wonderful.

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mamabyfire

March 4, 2015 at 5:02 pm

Great ideas! Looks like you ladies had fun!! Are you going to give it a go again this year?

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1. Alana
  
  March 4, 2015 at 5:05 pm
  
  Yes! Thanks to your inspiration 🙂
  
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Hi, I’m Alana. When I’m not nursing cold, stale coffee, I usually can be found with the baby on my hip, barefoot, and racing after my two older kids.

Thanks to a degree in psychology and a free-range childhood backing onto an expansive evergreen forest, positive parenting and play-based learning are my passions.

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