Do you ever come across something and say, “YAAAAS!” The other day I was poking around the home decor section at Gordman’s and saw this little sign with the best quote. “If you get tired, learn to rest not quit.” But see here’s the deal, when you are a mom and busy woman in general, […]
A lot of moms struggle with taking time out for themselves to recharge and care for themselves. It stems from a lot of different reasons, but today I’m sharing what I believe to be three of the biggest reasons moms feel guilty for having alone time. 1. Moms think me-time is selfish. I encourage you […]
Have a clean house, supper on the table, and time for self care even as a stay at home mom when you download the BALANCED MOM CHECKLIST for free! Pretend play didn’t come naturally to me as a mom. In fact, I’d even say I didn’t like to pretend play with my son most days. I’m […]
When you become a mom, you soon find out what sleep deprivation is. It’s exhausting when you aren’t able to get a full night’s sleep and then during the day, you lack the energy and mental capacity to care for your kids. I often get messages from moms who tell me this is one of […]
You know what will make you a better mother? Taking care of yourself. I know that sounds a bit counterintuitive, but follow me here. I’m not talking about being selfish or spending hours away from your family. That’s where moms get confused. They think self care is watching Netflix while sipping wine or eating Oreos […]
I’ve described this time we find ourselves in as being a stay at home mom on steroids. If you felt stuck at home before all the social distancing, you really feel it now! And with all the uncertainty and extra stresses that are going on, it’s more important now than ever before to get yourself […]
Last night, I laid my toddler down for bed. We went through her bedtime ritual. First, she made sure all of her stuffed animals were accounted for. Then after a prayer and song, she snuggled in and got comfortable. I sat there for just a moment longer than usual and soaked in the moment. All […]
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