It’s 8pm. 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 children into their car seats. Multiple times. I kept it together through the tantrum in the middle of the frozen food aisle and I got my newly potty-trained preschooler to the bathroom in the middle of unloading the groceries. I … [Read more...]
New Mom Overwhelm: How to Stop Mommy Brain 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 the first few days with a new baby were sprinkled with sleep exhaustion … [Read more...]
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 been ups and downs of course, but I notice that there was always a theme during the “down” moments. I … [Read more...]
10 Gift Ideas the Stressed Out Mom Will Appreciate
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. We look forward to the days of planning playdate with … [Read more...]
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 children nap? Or perhaps it’s her dream to simply relish the moment and … [Read more...]
