Maria Jacobs

“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” – Alan Kay

7 Tips for Saying Goodbye to Sentimental Belongings

When I moved to Door County, back in 2007, I had to leave a whole life behind. All that I treasured wasn’t going to fit in my two allowed international luggage. I had no choice but to only keep what truly mattered. I chose my favorite clothing items, and pictures. I packed my bags, and… Continue reading →

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

Maria Jacobs

When Your Heart Is Born

When my daughter was born, I knew right away: nothing would ever be the same. Love like I had never known overflowed inside me, and with all that love, vulnerability. And with vulnerability, fear. Motherhood is a work of balance, constantly. Sometimes I look at my girl, and love takes over me, overpowers me, and… Continue reading →

May 9, 2021June 2, 2021

Maria Jacobs

Home Is Where Love Resides

“Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends”. Unknown This past weekend I was home, mostly resting, after my second vaccine. Being home is healing, my family took care of me, and I felt the love. It is easy to take home for granted, isn’t it? We get… Continue reading →

May 3, 2021June 2, 2021

Maria Jacobs

That New Office Feeling

“Do or do not. There is no try.” — Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back It was a snowy winter day, and I was hard at work sewing. Than it happened: the thought that started it all. All of the sudden, and I mean that, I decided that I was changing careers. I decided that real… Continue reading →

April 30, 2021June 2, 2021

Maria Jacobs