When I heard it, it made me laugh. My son asked me, "Mom, when are you going to get a job?" I figured one day I would have to have this conversation with my children. I had been thinking about what my answer would be when they asked me why I “don’t work”. The prospect of being asked this question never scared me, in fact, I looked forward to sharing my answer. I just … [Read more...]
We Are Girls
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 Kristin} “We are girls, Mommy.” My observant, nearly three-year-old daughter loves bringing this to my attention lately. “Gavin and Dada are boys.” I look over and see her baby brother sitting on … [Read more...]
Would I Choose Stay-at-Home Mom All Over Again?
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 Kristin Helms} I write a lot about my transformation from corporate life to stay-at-home mom life. It was such a radical shift in my existence - a true life pivot. As a result, I’ve had a few mamas … [Read more...]
Life without Raises and Praises
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 Kristin} It’s been almost 3 years now since I shut the door to my office for the last time. They say that motherhood changes you, and when you’re pregnant you just nod your head and pretend to … [Read more...]
Seeking Balance
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} “Now that I have kids it takes longer to get things done. It irritates me when I don’t have everything checked off of my to-do- list at the end of the day. Worst of all, I get annoyed with my kids … [Read more...]
Losing Myself in Motherhood
I was losing myself in motherhood. Motherhood. A collection of ups and downs, highs and lows, joy and sadness, frustration and love - there is just so much that comes with motherhood that is unexpected and not easily describable. Think for a moment about how many parenting books are currently on the market. I know there's a lot because I used to buy them trying … [Read more...]
Less than Perfect Mom
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} Until this year, I never fully understood what my parents talked about when they said each year went by faster than the last. I am now painfully aware that in order to truly feel the effects of … [Read more...]
The “Work” of A Mother: Working Mom’s Thoughts On Being A Stay-at-Home Mom
{Guest Post} "Mom, you're silly. Moms don't work." This is what my four year old said to me as we were driving in the car one day. We were having a conversation about why the mother of one of her classmate's was not at the event they had scheduled at school that day. She asked where her friend's mom was and I told her that her mother worked. It was then that … [Read more...]
A Tool to Find Balance as a Mom
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ATracker by WonderApps for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. We talk a lot about finding balance as moms. There are so many items on our to do lists each day, and we can feel like we did not accomplish much when items are not crossed off. Of course we are caring for children, a home and our families, but it would be … [Read more...]
Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: When You Need to Connect With Other SAHMs
Sometimes you just need another stay-at-home mom to connect with and share about your day! Yes, all moms go through parenting challenges and on some level we can share and connect, but to really have another mom KNOW what it is like to be at home is so helpful. We need to connect with others who really get it, who know what it's like staying home or focusing on the home all … [Read more...]
Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: When You Need to Connect in Faith
I need to connect in faith with other stay-at-home moms who love God. I would not be the mom that I am without my faith in God. With Jesus' example of self-sacrifice and service to others, I have a source of strength and a mission for my motherhood. It is not about me; it is about what I can do because of Him. I know not all moms are believers, or even subscribe to a … [Read more...]
Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Personal Growth
Personal growth does not end when you become a stay-at-home mom. I know many of you feel that when you stop your career, stay at home, and devote so much time to your family, you begin to stop growing as a woman. Your personal growth matters. You are still a beautiful, growing individual even though your role at this time is to nurture and care of your family. That being said, … [Read more...]
Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Work at Home Resources
At times, one income is not enough to live off of for various reasons. Being a stay-at-home mom is still possible even if you need to add a second source of income to your household. Included here are over 150 work at home resources and jobs for you to explore. If you want or need to look into work at home jobs, we have you covered. … [Read more...]
The Indispensability of the Stay-at-Home Mom
Did you hear the President’s recent gaffe about stay-at-home moms? He wants to liberate you from having to deal with those pesky babies of yours so you can earn a paycheck and become “full and equal participants in our economy.” The problem is, this undervalues the indispensability of the stay-at-home mom. Isn’t that great? No matter how you read the … [Read more...]
I am a Good Mom and a Bad Mom
The Summer I was pregnant with the twins did not hold my best mom moments. Dealing with the first trimester of a twin pregnancy was tougher than I thought it would be. I have been pregnant now 4 times. I figured I was up for the challenge of this one. My ‘I feel like I could throw up at any moment yuck' feeling hit hard around week 8, just as my oldest ended his preschool … [Read more...]