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
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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
Moms Don’t Get Sick Days. Eight Tips for Surviving Illness + Children
Surprise! When you're a mom you can't call in sick! There's no one to call because you are the boss. (In theory, the kids might not know that part). If you're a stay at home mom or a work from home mom then you know all about this. The workload doesn't change but your ability to get off the couch is drastically reduced. It's one of those 'joys' of ... Read More about Moms Don’t Get Sick Days. Eight Tips for Surviving Illness + Children
4 Things You Need to Become a Confident Mom
My journey into Motherhood began with a barrage of unsolicited advice and horror stories as soon as the strip turned pink. My online world was overflowing with links to parenting blogs, articles and news stories, some were helpful while others were terrifying. Mommy wars and the vicious judgements we pile on each other were surprising and disheartening. Can you ... Read More about 4 Things You Need to Become a Confident Mom