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How I manage a home, family and 2 businesses without losing my mind!

A Day in the Life of a Work at Home Mom

August 24, 2017 by Laura 5 Comments

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

Filed Under: Creative Business, Mom Life, Parenting, Work/Life Balance Tagged With: creative business, homemaking, mom life, work at home mom, Working from Home

Frugal Mom: Learn my simple system for saving 28% on your grocery bill!

How to Easily Save Money on Groceries

July 20, 2017 by Laura 13 Comments

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

Filed Under: Homemaking, Life, Mom Life Tagged With: homemaking, money saving tips, save money on groceries, save on groceries, Saving money

Mom life is so busy! Thankfully technology has given us so many tools and resources to help simplify things a bit!

The Best Resources to Help Simplify Life with Little Ones

July 19, 2017 by Laura 8 Comments

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

Filed Under: Mom Life, Parenting Tagged With: homemaking, mom hacks, mom life, Momlife, Stay at Home Mom, work at home mom

Motherhood can get messy. Here are some tips for managing your home when it seems out of control!

Bad Housekeeping: A Mom’s Guide to Surviving the Chaos

June 22, 2017 by Laura 10 Comments

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

Filed Under: Homemaking, Life, Mom Life Tagged With: bad housekeeping, homemaking, how to stay on top of the housework, mom life

Small snacks like cheerios stuck in the icing may entice your hesitant little one to start smashing!

The Essential Guide to Preparing for a Cake Smash

June 12, 2017 by Laura 5 Comments

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

Filed Under: Birthdays, Fun Stuff for Kids, Holidays, Mom Life, Parenting Tagged With: Baby Photo Session, Cake Smash Tips, First Birthday Photos, mom life

Are you looking for an EASY way to maintain peace between your children while in the car? Try my trick!

The ONE thing I use that keeps my kids calm in the car

May 13, 2017 by Laura 12 Comments

  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

Filed Under: Mom Life Tagged With: car trips with kids, mom life, Parenting hacks, parenting tips

Follow these simple housework tips when you're feeling totally overwhelmed by the workload. Free decluttering printable to help simplify the housework. Avoid feeling overwhelmed by housework by implementing these simple tips!

How to Avoid Getting Overwhelmed by Housework

April 7, 2017 by Laura 8 Comments

  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

Filed Under: Homemaking, Life Tagged With: homemaking, Housework Overwhelm, housework tips, Life balance, Stay at Home Mom, Working Mom

It's no secret that life doesn't stop just because Mom's got a cold. So here are 8 tips to help manage family life + sickness.

Moms Don’t Get Sick Days. Eight Tips for Surviving Illness + Children

March 31, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

  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

Filed Under: Mom Life, Parenting Tagged With: mom life

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I’m Laura, a busy work at home mama to two amazing boys. I help moms live their best crafty life, whether that’s with fun DIY projects or running an online shop. My passion is crafting with wool felt, but you’ll find a little bit of everything on the blog since I’m an unstoppable crafter and I love to share! Read More…

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