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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…