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Our retail store has closed until
Fall 2012 - however, you can
phone, email, shop online or
make an appointment to shop in person!
319.247.2323
beadhaven@hotmail.com
Online
Shopping!
Watch for us to re-open
at the NewBo City Market in
Cedar Rapids!
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however,
debit/check cards,
VISA & MasterCard, &
Discover purchases
must be at least $10.
Come see for yourself why...
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Haven!
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Happy Mother's
Day 2012
Several years ago
a book of poems was published called "All I Really Need to Know I
Learned in Kindergarten". While some of what was written could be
true, much of it you probably already learned at home before you
entered school. Share, play fair, don't hit, wash your hands,
watch traffic, and hold hands. In most households, your
parents (and probably more specifically your mother) would be
the 'teachers' of these life-long habits.
Mothers teach us
lots of things that help us to grow into capable adults. They
teach us by example, they teach us by trial and error, they teach
us...the literal way. When you're young and rely
on your parents for everything you need to survive there is no
doubting or debating. As the world grows expands around you gain
courage ....capture the spirit... challenge tradition, but it's
always there in your thoughts... share, play fair, don't hit, wash
your hands.
There may be
downfalls and defeats along the way. While I was growing up,
my dad traveled extensively for his job so my mom was the main
disciplinarian. When dad returned home he was the one who
smoothed things over and tried to reconcile any teenage/parent
battles. As a child, pre-teen, teen, and young adult I
made a few mistakes or used poor judgment. Mom provided the scolding
for my infractions (I've forgotten all of them), and then she was
there with the hugs and band-aids too. She always knew what I needed
(and still does).
I need
to break out here and disclose some of my dad gifts and talents that
were part of his version of 'All I Really Need to Know...' book.
My dad, bless his soul, grew up with very little or a whole lot of
nothing, which is one of the reasons why he worked so hard to give
his kids everything. He taught me much of what I know about running
a small business. He also taught me how to read a racing form
(always bet on a Florida dog - unless you're in Florida). He
taught me that I never wanted to play cards with him (he was a
card-counter.) In the bigger picture he taught tolerance, patience,
problem-solving and so much more. I think of him every day and
miss him.
Back to my mom...
She did the best
job possible considering what she had to work with. :) I was
the third baby to come along when she already had 2 still in
diapers. (I've heard this story a lot - I think it's another lesson
she was teaching me subliminally.) Because of my dad's job, my
mom was able to stay at home with us and do what homemakers did in
the 60's. She actually belonged to a organization called
'Homemakers' where they shared knowledge about running a
household, raising families, and general well-being.
They took turns meeting each month in a member's home and
occasionally had a guest speaker. Thinking back on this, there was
probably a lot of pressure on women to provide an ideal home and
raise perfect children.
Some handle the
pressure well, and some don't. I was fortunate in that I
didn't have a mother (or father) who had aggressions, addictions, or
mental health issues. There are people not so lucky and may
find their life stuck in a dark pattern that repeats itself.
Then there are people you meet and are stunned to learn that their
childhood can only be termed totally dysfunctional.
Believe it or not, these children of unfortunate circumstances
have learned from their parents. They have learned by
example not to emulate their parents. They want to live and love
securely - with no fear. I embrace their strength and admire
their courage to follow a path that brings them joy.
I've always had joy and since I'm now considered a middle age adult
(50 something...) my mother should be done 'raising' me. But
that couldn't be further from the truth. She still raises me.
She raises me to be aware of our world and think about the future.
She raises me to appreciate good health. She raises me up when
I'm down. She raises me to be independent but cherish how great it
is to love and be loved by others.
I
love you mom.
Want to go to the
Bead & Button Show with us??
(click here for more info!)
We have 1 opening!
Call now! 319-247-2323
Good
News! You have options!
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And....It's Back!
Copper Barnacle!
Also coming!
New Kits - Forest Floor
& Cosmic Shower
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