As a SAHM, I work at home. I understand that 'work-at-home mom' implies that money is made, but I still work IN my home, no paycheck...oh well. As a SAHM, I am very home-centered: I care for kids, a house, a husband, a pet, the finances, etc. My main duties are home-related. Since my 'work' is mostly at home, I figured I would think of my home as my office. Making my home … [Read more...]
Lead a Fitness Challenge Group
We moms tend to push aside our own goals to support the needs of our families. I spent many years doing this. Exercise did not happen, quiet time was never enough, and it gets frustrating. Let’s all get back on track. We can even get our mom-friends involved in getting fit together. If you are a personal trainer, Beach Body coach, or are simply a mom who wants to organize a … [Read more...]
Seek Happiness as a Mom
{Post by Heather} In the last couple of weeks, I’ve had a couple of encounters with other women that have left me feeling less than. It’s happened before and unfortunately, it’s bound to happen again. I know it’s not something that women do on purpose or because they’re judging me, but it irks me none-the-less as I try to seek happiness as a mom. So what could these women … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Asking for a Mommy Break Is Not Bad For You
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lauren} Motherhood was everything I dreamed about as a child. Then as I got older the feelings intensified. I couldn't wait to have kids. I told my husband I wanted kids because I thought it would … [Read more...]
Self Care for New Moms
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Heather} If you are a new mom I know you read the title of this post and probably had 1 of 2 reactions. This woman is crazy. She has got to be kidding me. Or this hidden 3rd reaction...she … [Read more...]