Moms who are home all day chasing after little kids face a unique challenge in life: They must manage the constant demands and calling of motherhood, while at the same time prioritize their own self-care needs. See how it can be done. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror as I walked down […]
The Calm Down Tip to Control Mom Anger at Bedtime
It’s easy to become overwhelmed with the chaos that kids bring. But bringing calmness starts with you, mom. Learn how to control the mom anger even at bedtime. I spent my day being “on” as a stay at home mom. I made three semi-nutritious meals, cleaned up two “I do it, Mama” spills, and wrangled several […]
Stop the New Mom Overwhelm with a Simple Tool
It’s easy to become overwhelmed those first few weeks as a new mom taking care of baby’s every need. To keep track of diaper changes, baby’s mood, and feedings (especially as a breastfeeding mom), this simple tool will help banish mom brain and help you keep it together! This post may contain affiliate links. The blur of […]
Prevent Stay at Home Mom Burnout with This One Simple Trick
It’s easy to lose yourself in motherhood when you’re a stay at home mom and life revolves around kids. Find out how to stay sane and avoid burnout while raising little ones. This post may contain affiliate links. I’ve been a stay at home mom to three kids for over a decade now. There have […]
10 Gift Ideas for the Stressed and Overwhelmed Mom
Motherhood isn’t always as easy or idyllic as we envision it to be when we are without child. It’s one of those mysteries in life and unspoken truths. Before we become parents we long for the days we can cradle an angelic sleepy newborn baby in our arms. We can’t fathom how exhausted and sleep-deprived that time period will actually be. […]
5 Ways to Find Time for Self-Care with a New Baby
When my first child was born, I didn’t have time for anything. Literally. My days were consumed with breastfeeding, washing and folding onesies…and diaper change after diaper change. So finding time for the basic care regimen (like showering and eating meals) was a luxury. And forget about finding room for “me time.” That never occurred. […]
How to Get Your Baby & Toddler to Nap at the Same Time
Picture this: You’re relaxing on the couch, feet propped up, sipping your favorite iced beverage and snuggling up to your favorite book, right before dozing off and getting some much needed rest. All because you got BOTH kids down for a nap simultaneously! Ahhh, life is good. Isn’t it every mother’s dream to nap while her […]
5 Ways to Overcome Mom Guilt
Moms have an uncanny knack to feel guilty about almost anything related to their children. If you are a stay at home mom, you might feel guilty that your kids don’t get enough time playing with other kids. If you are a working mom, you might feel guilty that you’re not there for them enough. […]
5 Ways to Naturally Relieve Stress
Are you a mom to little ones and feeling a bit stressed these days? Let’s face it: the life of a SAHM isn’t as relaxing as it can sometimes appear. You’re chasing after kids all day in your pjs, cleaning up trails of potato chips and cookies they’ve managed to retrieve from the pantry and trying to […]
25 Ways to Prevent Sibling Rivalry
As I take some time to focus on my new little bundle of joy, today I am sharing a guest post from Brittany of 17 Hour Days on a topic that all parents with more than one child must face at some point: sibling rivalry. Make sure to read her helpful tips and share your […]
