The Mamas - A Creative Collective

09/03/2020

Hi 👋🏼 just me, here to share a little update as I stomp through life.😂
I had the vision for the Mamas months before I shared publicly. I bought the camper, started working on a website, made plans. And then: Covid. I decided not to let it stop me, I found comfort & encouragement in the small shop community. We launched. Things were going well, however, as time went on, the weight of covid started feeling really real. Days got hotter, but motivation cooled. I spent a lot of time trying to process this weird new world, what it meant long term, for my small business plans, for my husband’s entrepreneurial goals, our family, our financial security, everything. And some priorities, for me, shifted. (Big thanks to for sharing epic wisdom this morning and inspiring this post) My plans for Joy the Happy Little Camper remain; my creative endeavours will always be part of my life. But through this absolutely wild ride with covid & the trauma of my son choking, I felt a different, but familiar pull. I completed the first part of my firstaid training, and plan to continue & eventually teach classes in my community. My heart needs that ❤️ That was the first thing. Next, those who know me personally, know that my children are my life & my inspiration for all that I do... they know I love teaching and caring; my close inner circle knows that I have applied 3 separate times to 2 different colleges to take the Education Assistant program, withdrawing each time due to childcare woes. However ‘thanks’ to covid, my program will be 100% online, for this year only! I’m feeling excited to finally have this door open for me 🚪to have a career path that is in high demand, aligns with my passions AND leaves summer breaks to nurture my creative aspirations as well as maximizing time with my kiddos. I start classes ONE WEEK from today - the same day my big kid starts Kindergarten ❤️ So, that’s me and my steps through my life right now. Always refining, evolving & always grateful for the journey, messy as it may be.
Thanks for being here, thanks for staying here; I’ll see you periodically throughout the coming seasons & hope to reveal a beautiful new JOY in 2021 ✨

08/20/2020

DID YOU KNOW! Not only can this device save your loved ones, it can save you, too! One of my biggest fears as a stay at home Mom is that I will choke and nobody will be there. Sadly this week, I heard exactly this story. Absolutely heartbreaking 💔

08/17/2020

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08/17/2020

Please take a moment to read our story and imagine if this happened to you. While I was experiencing the worst moments of my life, I just kept thinking to myself “oh my god this does actually happen to people. It’s happening to us. No no no” I PROMISE you, you do not want to be in this position. Ever. I know of a Mama on IG who tragically lost her son to choking, I saw her face in those moments, my heart breaking for us and for her. It’s a fear and heartbreak I hope to prevent in even just one family. Please tag your friends, share our story, enter this giveaway, order a LifeVac. Easily the most important $80-ish I’ve ever spent. And thank you for being here and not judging me as I share this very personal account of our worst day ever. Link to the LifeVac Canada website is in our bio. This device is available worldwide and is saving more and more lives as people become more aware that it exists. LifeVac has a 100% success rate. Please share & let’s save some lives ❣️ @ Summerland, British Columbia

08/17/2020

This week is Choking Awareness Week here on the Mama’s page. I’ll be sharing our personal story in the next post and encourage you all to PLEASE read, comment, tag everyone you know, share, on ANY of our posts all week, and help me share the important message of choking awareness & prevention and educate as many people as possible about a life-saving device called LifeVac. It would mean a lot to me if you joined me on this very personal mission, so to say thanks, you could WIN! I have three life-saving gifts to give away!
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I’ve missed you all! 2020 has been so crazy and after our harrowing experience back in May, I lacked all motivation this summer to do anything beyond day to day life. BUT, I am ready to get back to more than just surviving and make the rest of the year about THRIVING. I have a lot of information to share this week and some updates about where the flow of 2020 is taking me. Thank you for being here! Xoxo Sarah
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06/03/2020

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06/01/2020

Pam’s 3-day sale is happening now over on Instagram but judging by the speed at which her pieces are selling, it may be a 3-hour sale 😂😂 Hurry!! Everything is flying off the rack 🥳
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05/11/2020

:: JOY The Happy Little Camper::

A look at the exterior of our vintage TravelAire ♡ She was paperless so we *believe* she may be a ‘65 but can’t confirm yet. Our plan is to keep Joy’s original white exterior but refreshed and with mods to the windows to create a counter for markets and for when she’s used as a wedding mini-bar or at a winery (sending that request out to the universe) as a wine tasting bar. I love everything about this camper and all of the possibilities she holds.
Joy + The Mamas + my partnership with in this endeavour, at this stage in life, feels like peace + belonging. A belonging + a business + a complete creative outlet I’ve been searching for for a long time. I’ve tried a ton (seriously) of different things, learned so much along the way and every time I’ve fallen (lots) I’ve gotten back up humbled but stronger and more committed, motivated and refined in what I need + want to create. It’s lead me here and I am so grateful + so proud. Finally, I am at home. Thanks for being here with us. Have a wonderful day everyone! ♡ ~Sarah
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🇨🇦 @ Summerland, British Columbia

05/09/2020