Stay-at-Home Mom Is My Job

Stay-at-Home Mom Is My Job

I prepare to take a shower. My mind is numb. I think I could just sleep right here. This life, this role, is what I wanted there is just no break. My kids don’t nap unless we have a perfectly timed errand that causes the toddler to succumb to road sleep. Then she will...
He Still Calls Me Mommy

He Still Calls Me Mommy

She asked me, “He still calls you mommy?” It was in a friendly tone, but the question caught me off-guard. Immediately, I paused for what felt like an awkward length of time. My tongue twisted. I felt attacked with the unexpected, personal question. In my mind, I was...
Hobbies for Moms

Hobbies for Moms

Recently, many of you reached out asking for a list of activities or hobbies for moms do. These activities will help us rest and balance. They are ways we can sneak in self-care and recharge time. Plus, they are fun! In order to be a loving caregiver rather than a mom...
Ultimate Guide Summer at Home with Kids

Ultimate Guide Summer at Home with Kids

My plan for every summer at home with kids is a balance of free time and structured family time. I love that my kids can “be kids.” They get wide windows of time to play with friends, ride their bikes, play outside and choose their fun. I also know that...