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Continue reading →: Rest Stops for the Soul: Why Pausing MattersDiscover why pausing is essential in a busy life. Explore simple self-care breaks and creative rest ideas to recharge your mind, body, and soul.
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Continue reading →: Your Week, in 3 ColorsThe post encourages readers to view food as a creative expression and storytelling medium through color. It invites participants to share three food hues that represent their week, celebrating everyday moments and culinary experiences.
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Continue reading →: Coffee, Chaos, and Creativity as CompassDiscover how creativity helps you navigate messy seasons of life. From small sparks to everyday moments, find your compass in the chaos.
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Continue reading →: Swinging Back Into CreativityAfter a rough sick day, my 4-year-old was already swinging back into play — quite literally, Tarzan-style. His resilience reminded me that creativity doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. Sometimes the best spark comes when you leap back in, hooks and all.
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Continue reading →: My Mile Markers of MotherhoodThe journey of motherhood, as described, is filled with unexpected challenges and joys that shape a person. Starting at 18, the author shares experiences of loss, resilience, and growth throughout various mile markers. Each moment, whether painful or joyful, contributes to the evolution of a mother and her identity, emphasizing…
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Continue reading →: Unexpected Joy in the EverydayParenting isn’t just chaos — it’s comedy too. This week, I’m sharing one silly little moment that had me laughing long after it happened. Because sometimes the best way to get through the mess is to find the joy in it. What parenting moment made you laugh this week?
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Continue reading →: Life Without a Map: How Detours Shape Who We BecomeWe’re told to plan life step by step, but what happens when the road takes an unexpected turn? In this post, I share how detours shaped my journey — and why they might matter in yours too. If you’ve ever felt off-course, you’re not lost — you’re learning.
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Continue reading →: The Journey Begins SoonSomething new is brewing here at the Wandering Texan Journal. I’m working behind the scenes for the official launch on September 30 — subscribe today so you don’t miss the first story when it goes live!
Hello,
I’m Natasha
a Texas-born, New York-based writer and wanderer—sharing stories as sweet as tea and as bold as booze. Here, I write about the messy-beautiful journey of motherhood, intentional living, and creativity. Think of it as a front porch chat: warm, a little witty, and always real. Pull up a chair, pour yourself something sweet (or strong), and let’s wander this creative journey together.
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