Self-Care: More Than Bubble Baths, Chocolate Cake & Manicures
If you think self-care means taking a break to do something pampering or fun, think again. Sometimes self-care is doing the stuff that’s hard and not fun at all. When you think of self-care, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s things like bubble baths, manicures, chocolate, and girls’ nights out […]
Read More →The Busy Mom’s Guide to Self-Care That Works
When time and patience are limited, what can you do to get grounded and feel good fast? In 2018, I wrote about self-care for busy moms, offering you some of the best tips and tricks I could find from experts. Self-care is always evolving and what works for one person won’t necessarily work for another. So […]
Read More →7 Fun Fall Events in North Central Florida
While our neighbors to the north get to enjoy changing leaves, apple cider, and crisp cool days, we here in Central Florida are still swimming, watching hurricane forecasts and wishing that the temperature would drop below 80 degrees at night. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a little fall fun of our own. Check […]
Read More →Mindful Parenting: What Meditation Can Teach Us About Raising Kids
Parenting is a job that requires on-the-job training with the potential for life and death consequences if we make a mistake. Because there’s no way to prepare before becoming a parent, it can be the most stressful thing we ever do. Luckily, there are things we can do to reduce our stress, such as meditation. […]
Read More →Your Back-To-School Checklist For a Smooth Start
Returning to school, or starting school for the first time, can be a hectic and frustrating time of year. There’s so much to do and so many things to remember. Not to mention how the kids are feeling. But it doesn’t have to be a rushed and exhausting experience. Try these nine tips for getting […]
Read More →7 Ways to Reduce Stress & Get More Pleasure Out Of Life
When you’re a mom, it can feel like you’re constantly on a hamster wheel that you can’t jump off of. Working, taking care of the kids, taking care of the house, and trying to find time for date night or to see friends take up all your time. You can barely find time to sleep, […]
Read More →Your Summer Pregnancy Survival Guide
Both pregnancy and summer can be hard on the body. Combine the two and it can be a recipe for total misery. But it doesn’t have to be. I’m here to give you a few simple tips to surviving summer while you’re pregnant. The quick and necessary disclaimer: If your doctor or midwife has given […]
Read More →7 Financial Tips for New Parents
New babies are a wonderful addition to your family and finding out that you’re pregnant or that you’ve been chosen by an expecting mother to adopt her child is a very exciting time. But it can also be scary and unnerving. The changes a new baby can bring can be unexpected. Let’s take a look […]
Read More →10 Things Happy Moms Don’t Do
A few days ago, I wrote about the 10 things I think moms should do every day to be happy. Today, let’s talk about 10 things happy moms don’t do. These are the things that, if you truly want to be happy, you won’t do — or if you do them, you’ll stop. So what are they? […]
Read More →10 Things Moms Should Do Every Day to Be Happy
When you’re a busy mom, sometimes it feels like you’re just running from one thing to another to get through the day. It’s important to do things for you, however, so you don’t end up burnt out, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Wouldn’t you love to be a happier mom? Of course, adding more things to your […]
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