So many women have motherhood in common. Yet, we often complete the work of being a mom alone most of the time. We carry our babies until birth. We raise them to be good humans. Many moms are parenting in tandem with dads, but not everyone has a good motherhood support network. Most moms nowadays are working so hard to complete personal goals and family goals that social … [Read more...]
How to Host a Playdate
Making connections with other moms is not always easy. During these times, stay at home moms are rare in many neighborhoods. The cost of living is so high especially when you need all the modern stuff. But, for those of us trimming our budgets to make being at home with our children a priority, making friends with other moms can start with a simple playdate. It can be as … [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...]
Be a Mom Encourager
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} Motherhood and the act of mothering has become a huge trending topic in our society today. It’s everywhere you look. Even with all the honest videos and posts that have been thrust out into … [Read more...]
Number One Christmas Gift of the Year
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 Brown} I’ve been struggling with feeling lonely and forgotten. My friends and family members have been busy with their own life and schedules. I have too. I’m personally going through a … [Read more...]
Stop Telling Moms to Ask for Help
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 was waking up every couple of hours at night to breastfeed, and then waking up early the next morning to get my oldest ready for school. That did not leave me with much energy to clean, … [Read more...]
Life without a Mom Friend
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} It was a day like any other. I was cleaning and doing laundry, you know all the fun parts of being a mom, when I saw my neighbor laughing out in her front yard with her best … [Read more...]
Where Is My Mom Tribe?
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: Guest Post by Sherry Parnell} It was late morning by the time my little boys and I clambered into the hot car headed for the pool. I started the car, turned up the air conditioning and pulled out of the … [Read more...]
Why I Need My Mom Tribe
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} Becoming a mom is such an amazing feeling. The excitement you feel when you find out you’re pregnant to the first ultrasound when you get to hear the heartbeat. The sense of wonder as … [Read more...]
Find Balance in Motherhood and Relationships
I received a copy of the book Mom Connection, and one to giveaway to a reader, in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are my own. Balance in motherhood is my goal every day. Motherhood can feel like “twirling 100 hula hoops” and moving in “endless circles”. I think we can all relate to that visual! The goal of finding balance motherhood, according to Tracey … [Read more...]