I'm a list-maker. Always have been. I make detailed grocery lists, and epic to-do lists and lofty goal lists. But often those lists go unread by other members of the family, *cough* husband *cough*, and things get forgotten. And then I get frustrated. Can you relate? Moms just have so many things to remember and schedule and plan in order to keep the family moving forward. It's exhausting. But ... Read More about How to be an Organized Mom
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A Day in the Life of a Work at Home Mom
When I tell people that I work from home the standard response I get is "Oh that must be so nice!". I have to smile and say that it's lovely but the reality of my days is far different from what people must think. I run two small businesses from home with two kids. I was about 178 months pregnant with my second when I started my entrepreneurial adventure so I've always been in ... Read More about A Day in the Life of a Work at Home Mom
How to Easily Save Money on Groceries
I don't shop at multiple stores. I don't spend hours searching for the best deal. I don't always spend time price-matching. I'm a busy mom, I don't have time for all that. It takes me less than 1 hour a week to save 28% on my groceries. You can totally start using the same system today. Learning how to save money on groceries does not need to be complicated or ... Read More about How to Easily Save Money on Groceries
The Best Resources to Help Simplify Life with Little Ones
Mom life is busy, hard & tiring. But also wonderful, precious & magical. We're exhausted, but we wouldn't have it any other way. The little people in our lives challenge us every day, but the kisses and cuddles are the sweet little joys of motherhood. Our modern culture doesn't seem to foster the 'village' attitude that once existed. In the past, we would ... Read More about The Best Resources to Help Simplify Life with Little Ones
Bad Housekeeping: A Mom’s Guide to Surviving the Chaos
Motherhood is messy. In all the ways, motherhood is messy. It makes a mess of our emotions, our expectations and our home. These tiny humans enter our lives and hearts and they challenge us every day to grow and give and bend. And although we're totally exhausted, we wouldn't have it any other way. Except maybe it would be nice to not have so much laundry. ... Read More about Bad Housekeeping: A Mom’s Guide to Surviving the Chaos
The Essential Guide to Preparing for a Cake Smash
If you've been planning to schedule a Cake Smash photo shoot for your little one's first birthday, then you've come to the right place. You MUST read this guide and print out the checklist to ensure a stress-free session and adorable pictures! A first birthday is an emotional milestone for mama and babe and it's a time you'll want to remember! There are so many great ... Read More about The Essential Guide to Preparing for a Cake Smash
The ONE thing I use that keeps my kids calm in the car
Picture this: You've been working hard all day, you're hungry and it's time to pick up the kids. You've got 2+ kids in the car, everyone is irritable and tired and one of them dares to inch his little finger across the imaginary line of division between their carseats. The screaming begins. The older one grabs the little one's blankie and tosses it on the (filthy) ... Read More about The ONE thing I use that keeps my kids calm in the car
How to Avoid Getting Overwhelmed by Housework
We are a unique generation of Moms. We are often isolated from family and wrestling with our desire to be both amazing homemakers and fulfilled either creatively or professionally. We were constantly told as children that we can be and do anything we want. Yet we are not so far from the generation of our mothers and grandmothers who stayed home and created a beautiful family ... Read More about How to Avoid Getting Overwhelmed by Housework