I am a big believer in learning how the body works. Staying in health balance - mentally and physically – is a focus for me every day. I think it is vital for every person on the planet to stay in balance mind, body and soul. Science is clear: women are wired in certain ways. There are differences between each of us. Ultimately, women carry babies and men do not. That means … [Read more...]
Maintaining a State of Gratitude in Motherhood
You know I am always going to tell it like it is when it comes to being a mom. The mom truths are so relevant to every mom. The hard times and the good times are things we really do have in common. Maintaining a state of gratitude in motherhood means actively noticing the good. We each experience different challenges based on our children, families and lifestyle, but there … [Read more...]
Meaningful Gifts for Mothers from JoyAmo Jewelry (+Giveaway!)
With family living long distance from us, gift giving is not always easy. I have to find gifts that can be shipped easily. Gifts that will be special. Gifts that will be valuable. Meaningful gifts for mothers always make an impact. With many military mom friends around the globe, and family members that live far away, gifts that ship well are essential. Gifts that … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Special (& even FREE!) Gifts for Moms
This Mother's Day Gift Guide is a unique collection of gift ideas for moms. There are gifts for new moms, gifts for Mother’s Day, and for any holiday where you want to make a special friend feel loved. You will even find free gifts! I include ideas that you can ship, make, creative ideas to let a mom know you are thinking of them, and some beautiful personalized jewelry that … [Read more...]
How to Become a Life Coach
With the pandemic changing lives and disrupting routines everywhere, it's no surprise that many people are deciding to change up how they work. Remote work has become more accepted and commonplace than ever before, and people are ditching their unpleasant and unrewarding jobs to try to make a better life working from home. For people with a passion for helping others, the … [Read more...]
When Will I Be an Expert Mom?
After sharing that there were indeed two babies in my pregnant belly, I was offered advice about how to manage twins plus the two I already had at home. I was asked fairly frequently, “Do you think you can handle four kids?” Unwanted or unsolicited advice can be hard to deal with. This stumped me a bit and made me initially feel that I knew … [Read more...]
When You’ve Reached Your Limit
I just wanted a break. I had been up since 2AM. My toddler did not need sleep-apparently. My wake-up call for the day happened at a time when during my college years I would just have been going to bed. I reached my limit as a mom. Ah, but this is adulthood. Adulthood with two kids, a husband who was working Monday through Friday 3 hours away and not coming home at … [Read more...]
Feel Refreshed Staying at Home
This post is sponsored by Mayraki & contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Please view my disclosure. Motherhood is not a season of life that allows for spa days, vacations or quiet time whenever we feel we need or want it. Especially now, we all need ways to feel refreshed staying at home. Moms need a go to list to feel rested during nap time, while the kids … [Read more...]
Planning for the New School Year
As I approach the first day of school, I do not want to let fear and anxiety lead me. I am focused on a systematic approach to our school year. These 5 tips help me with planning for the year ahead-any year. Balance can still be reached when we take a smart approach to each day. … [Read more...]
How to Transition from Career Woman to Stay-at-Home Mom
We think that our babies are going to constantly fuel us with the energy and love of being stay-at-home moms. The transition from career woman to stay-at-home mom appears simple at first. The desire in our heart and mind to spend all the quality time with our children is what we want to follow. The simplicity of one focus rather than balancing work and home. The … [Read more...]
Stay-at-Home Mom 101
I have been a stay-at-home mom for over 11 years now. It has been the best time spent on being available for my kids, simplifying life with my husband’s schedule, and following the calling of my faith. I don’t think the transition is easy, however. When we shift from working full time to being stay-at-home moms, life can feel very different. I was asked to share a basic … [Read more...]
Save Money on Kids Activities: Passes, Free Activities & Tips with NewAir
Taking kids out and about on field trips, to outdoor events or museums can end up being a pretty costly way to spend time together as a family. Zoos, museums and indoor bounce gyms are a lot of fun though! To afford the fun activities, we try to save money on kids activities in easy ways. … [Read more...]