It has been one of my goals since starting the blog 4 years ago to create a community of moms that can come together to encourage and connect. There is a great support network in place with the blog and our Facebook group. I am happy to announce that The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide has monthly contributing bloggers to expand this community even further and deepen it! The … [Read more...]
For the Moms Who Had Abortions at Planned Parenthood
Have you seen the videos? Adults actually discussing selling baby parts, to the highest bidder. Babies who were not wanted, were not viewed as valuable just moments before suddenly became worth something after their lives had been terminated. We live in a strange world. I do not understand it all, but I think we need to talk about the group many are not discussing in this … [Read more...]
Wanting to Feel Like A Successful Mom
I often have days where I question EVERYTHING about my parenting approach. Usually these are the days when tantrums begin as soon as we get out of bed, milk gets spilled at least twice, and the Lego mess is almost too much to take. Then, there are days when things just work. My children have moments where they play well together, use their manners and even reward me with praise … [Read more...]
Why Do Moms Obsess About Me Time?
I am over it! Despite the advice, convincing, and suggestions of others, I just can't worry about it any more. It is a trap-to fall into obsession of me time that everyone says we need to have as our focus. Well, I am not worrying about it any more. … [Read more...]
Tips and Benefits of Finding Your “Mom Tribe”
{Guest Post}My 19 month old daughter and I wandered down to our local library the other day so she could pick out books that featured Elmo on the cover (her cute new obsession). When we arrived, I noticed a "Baby Story Time" taking place in the kids' section - mamas and their new little babies all in a circle reading books. I was a little taken off guard because I used to know … [Read more...]
I Used to Be A Better Mom
(Guest Post) Motherhood is this great refiner's fire. Nothing gets you reevaluating everything about yourself, your life, your goals, and your time management quite like motherhood. The more time goes on, and the more children you have, the better mother it would seem you'd become, because you continue to go through those refining flames. I don't know if that's … [Read more...]
Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Matters
This blog is for YOU, the stay-at-home-mom, who may need encouragement and support to find the joy in staying home with your children every day. Being a stay-at-home mom is a parenting choice that puts you in the prime spot to know your child better than anyone. This will help your parenting as your child grows. I will not only share the beautiful 'fluffy … [Read more...]