I wanted to share a poem with you, written by my Dad. In the midst of chaos of parenthood, this poem resonates with me and I’m sure it will with you also. This is a poem about making decisions out of love for our families. Here’s the poem: ——————————————————– What’s Important I wanted to doContinue reading “A Parenting Poem”
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Bubble Baths Don’t Fix Mom Problems
In speaking about the topic of Mom guilt, we’re really searching for so many answers. Is this normal? Why don’t I feel satisfied? Will I always feel this pressure? Does any good come out of feeling this way? I may not have all of the answers, but yes it’s normal. And no I don’t thinkContinue reading “Bubble Baths Don’t Fix Mom Problems”
10 Funny Parenting Tweets
Once, while on a Facebook Mom’s group, someone posted, “What’s your favorite mantra for getting through motherhood?” A member legit responded with, “f*** it.” I’ve never laughed harder at a Facebook post! And that is pretty much a summary of Twitter. As a Mom of 3 boys, I connect well with genuine parents and theirContinue reading “10 Funny Parenting Tweets”
How to be a Fun Mom
First off, I’m going to warn you that I broke one of my own rules. Only 1-2 cups of coffee and never past 4:00 in the afternoon. I needed one more tonight because of hormonal fatigue. Which, if I’m being honest, the vegetarian diet has helped tremendously! So as I sit here tonight with caffeineContinue reading “How to be a Fun Mom”
How Stay-at-Home Parents Can Build a Resume
How can I build my resume while I’m a stay-at-home parent? If you’ve decided to be a stay-at-home parent, you may eventually start to panic about returning to work. Many of us have no intention of forever being a “homebody.” After all, it seems a large number of us stay-at-home parents were climbing career laddersContinue reading “How Stay-at-Home Parents Can Build a Resume”
How to Enjoy Mom Life More (While Raising a Young Crew)
Moms raising small dependent kids who are struggling need to hear this message.
10 Affirmations For Mom Guilt
There is one main message I think that Moms need to hear, but often don’t hear enough, it’s that you matter. In the midst of your messy home, in your messy bun, wearing yesterday’s pajamas, where you often lose your cool, you feel so unaccomplished. Yet, you’ve accomplished everything! Your kids know your unconditional loveContinue reading “10 Affirmations For Mom Guilt”
10 Affirmations For The Oldest Sibling
Our oldest son, Chirs, turned 7 years old yesterday! Holy cow! I never thought I would look back and think that raising kids goes quick! I literally don’t know the day of the week most days, nor do I feel like the past 7 years has been all rainbows and unicorns. But, wow! Suddenly 7Continue reading “10 Affirmations For The Oldest Sibling”
From Girls To Motherhood (To The Best Mom Friends)
Growing up as little girls was a hard life. We thought our “BFFs” would always have our back. But that wasn’t the case for a lot of us girls. A girls world is hard! There was gossip, sharing secrets that weren’t to be shared, stealing boyfriends, stealing friends, jealousy, trying to outshine each other forContinue reading “From Girls To Motherhood (To The Best Mom Friends)”
How To Do A Mental Detox (20 Ways)
Stress is 1,000x harder to hide from when you’re a mom (or dad). You just feel so overwhelmed and you’re well aware that you can’t just shake the feeling. I mean, you let the laundry pile up and then tomorrow there’s a mountain of clothes to fold! Let the kids play on their own forContinue reading “How To Do A Mental Detox (20 Ways)”
