Back in Ohio, Invigorated and Refreshed

Amazing! That is all I can say about my trip to New York.

First thing Patti and I had to look forward to upon arriving was seeing our dear friend Val. She came to Ohio after A.L. was born and took care of us for 10 days so I could focus on getting to know my little one and recuperating. So Lord knows, I was excited to see her! The first thing we enjoyed together was BIRTH! The play. I can hardly begin to describe how wonderful every woman fit her part, taking on the persona of the birthing women as if it was their own stories they were sharing. I laughed, I cried, I related, and felt a connection among all the women who were there. We all shared a passion for birth and a respect for process of giving life.

Photo Courteous of Heather Haywood

It touched my heart. Now all I can think is, how do I get this play to Columbus, Ohio? I've got some figuring out to do, but I will. I met a lot of great women was grateful for my opportunity to vend and finally meet in person one of the ladies who helped me on my journey to VBAC, Chris Goldman.

Overall the play was amazing! I want to thank the ladies who put on the performance,

Danielle Synborski, Aimee Brill, Rosmyn Squitieri, Sarah Oakley, Meghan Wilson, Taylor Davis, Melissa Pavlus, Mandy Brown Walters, Sarah Eiley Cowherd, Meg Tobin, 

Kari Gardner,  and Danan Tsan 

and the few brave hubby's and children who made special appearances.

I also want to thank all the people behind the scenes who made this play a possibility and to all the people who contributed to this awesome event!

The day after the play we decided to relax, and where better than one of the most beautiful places I know? Fillmore Glen. 

Enjoy the pictures...

From there we went for Pizza at my favorite place in Auburn NY, 

Angelo's 17 Inch Delicious Pizza

They make everything homemade, the sauce, the crust, marinaded mushrooms...YUM! Best Pizza in Auburn!

I then went shopping at Maurices with my dear friend Amie, and she finally got to meet my little guy! That night we ate, relaxed, and played Yahtzee. :)

The next day it was time to go home, I was bummed because I felt my time there went way to fast but Patti, A.L. and I, got in one more adventure and stopped at the Montezuma Winery on our way out of town for some tasting. (I highly recommend trying their Diamond, So Good!)

I had such a great time! I was so blessed to see my friends and am thankful for ALL the awesome people I could share this time with.

<3 Cassandra

Get Ready NY, Because Here I Come

This Thursday is the long awaited BIRTH! The Play in Syracuse, NY. I can't begin to express my excitement to be apart of this event! If that was not enough to be excited for, my friend Patti is going with me and we are staying with another friend and taking a mini vacation. Ahhh. If there is one place that I think is absolutely gorgeous, it's the Finger lakes. We're going to go hike in Filmore Glen along the waterfalls, eat an organic, 5 star meal, in the middle of the country at Elderberry Pond, Tour the Montazuma Winery.... While I love Ohio and being so much closer to my family, I can't help but miss the beauty of Central New York.

I have so much to do before the trip, cleaning, packing, getting the boys ready to go camping, making pendents and getting ready to vend. Especially prepping to vend. I have so many abstracts left to make, make all their chains, and package them. I am going to sell both silver and bronze.

I am using a new packaging style for easy vending. Just praying that they do well at the play to help cover the cost of my trip. Maybe the cute infant in the Moby will help attract people over my way. ;)

Speaking of trips, I've got my eye on another place to go at the end of the summer... If I am going to become a midwife someday, where better to go enjoy a weekend then the hub of Spiritual Midwifery... The Farm <3 But I'll go on more about that another day.

<3 Cassandra

Placenta Anyone?

As mentioned in my previous post, my business Home Baby Crafts is donating a special tree of life to the silent auction for the BIRTH! play in Syracuse. Well I finished it up today and figured I would give you all a tiny sneak peak into my studio. My first tree done completely in Solid Sterling Silver...drum roll.... The Placenta.

I know, I know, I usually don't like to reproduce similar pieces BUT this is a play and get together focusing completely around birth...how could I not make a placenta? After making my Handmade hoop I went on to twisting and beading my tree with gorgeous Swavorski crystals... So pretty!

The finished product was hung on a dainty 18" sterling silver chain with a 925 marked clasp. Retails at about $70. ^_^  Can you tell I'm excited? I wonder who the lucky auction winner will be? 

"The placenta is one of the most meaningful and beautiful trees of life ever created. It branches out connecting mother and child, cell to cell, vessel to vessel, nourishing the life that is growing in the womb. Respected and held sacred by many cultures throughout the world as a connector of spirits. This tree represents that connection."

<3 Cassandra

Sponsoring BIRTH! The Play

Home Baby Crafts is a proud sponsor of BIRTH! A play by Karen Brody. The play is being performed Thursday, June 7th at 6:30 pm at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society in Syracuse, NY by CNY women. 


I will be donating a special tree of life for the silent auction, but there will be more on that later. ;) 
I will also have a table to vend while there and have been working my butt off on abstract midwife, doula, and mother pendents. My dear friend Patti and I are car pooling up together and are going to take a mini Finger lakes vacation, so expect lots of photos in the near future! I am so blessed to be apart of such an awesome event and given the opportunity to meet some wonderful ladies! If you are free that day, come join us! More information here.