Our family has a tradition of sharing the favorite part of our day with each other. We usually share while we are all together eating dinner. It is one of the ways we are encouraging kids to be thankful every day. Even on nights when daddy is away the girls will make it a point to ask him over the phone what his favorite moment was. With so much negativity surrounding … [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...]
We Have Each Other
My 17 month old did not sleep well, and as I mentioned, my 4-year-old son was up by 6:30am on most mornings. From the moment I get out of bed, it is move-move-move, until bedtime. Tonight I hit the wall. Single parenting is tough. I feel that I have no right to complain. My husband is not even gone for long. Two friends have had babies while their husbands were deployed, … [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...]
How to Achieve Balance with Food and Fitness
With Fall in full swing, many of us gear up to re-tackle our health and wellness goals created earlier in the year. By now you know that living a healthy lifestyle is all about how to achieve balance with food and fitness. Let’s face it; there isn’t one plan that fits everyone’s dietary needs, lifestyle, and habits. Both nutrition and exercise can vary by the seasons as … [Read more...]
How to Build a Home-Based Business
I never wanted to work while my kids were young. Being a stay-at-home mom was my first priority. I set my sights on being wife and mom in my first 10 years of marriage. Then, my husband’s job became a little less secure. I chose to build a home-based business on my time to help our financial future. About ten years in to our marriage, my husband’s military retirement seemed … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids to Help at Home
In the past, we had trouble getting our kids to do their chores. I have seen plenty of attitude. I even used screen time to bribe my children. Things started to change when I got sick and tired of doing everything for them. When they couldn’t find a belonging, they thought it was my responsibility to find it. I used to nag, but now I Coach them how to be organized. I was … [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...]
Motherhing Through a Crisis
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} A week an a half ago my 8 year old daughter came home from school sick. I thought it was a normal stomachache. Something that could be solved with toast, extra Disney movie tv time and … [Read more...]
Tips for Tantrums
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 Lisa} No parent is exempt from the wrath of a tantrum, and it’s not unusual to feel totally defeated. Tantrums are a typical behavior for toddlers and three-year old’s. I know how it feels to parent an … [Read more...]
How to Stay Connected When Family Lives Far Away
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} When our daughter was born we lived 1.5 hour from both sets of grandparents. I understand this is not that far and certainly drivable in a day, but as a first time mom it felt like a long … [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...]
Balancing Life as Mom and Missionary
Sometimes moms do not ask for this role. They don't ask or even want to be stay at home moms. Other times, moms may feel that home and children is their calling. They feel it is their life work to focus on caring for their children and home. What about being called to do more than the role of 'mom'. What about balancing life as mom and missionary? There is missionary work in … [Read more...]
Family Boundaries Equal Family Values
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 Lisa} My dogs do a great job warning me if someone enters my yard. The fence and markings around my house defines my boundaries. To walk through my yard to take a short cut or to throw litter in my … [Read more...]
Challenges of Motherhood: The First Five Years
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 Jaimi} I didn't really expect these challenges of motherhood to show up. My confidence that I was going to be able to keep my household clean, organized, calm and happy all the time was a … [Read more...]