Family Friday: When to not lose your mind

By the end of the week, who else struggles to keep it together as a parent? I know that I struggle, especially since my world has shifted to being at home with the children all the time, work or not. Today has been a particular challenge for me as our daughter is communicating only through …

Self-Care Thursday: Rest a litte

How are you taking care of yourself and listening to your body today? Today I am resting. A dreaded summer cold has gotten ahold of me, and I feel miserable, as all colds make me feel. Sometimes colds, feeling under the weather, and fatigue are good reminders to take a little break. To rest a …

Work it Wednesday: Inspiration and Motivation

Have you ever used affirmations to enrich your daily life? What about motivational sayings or inspirational quotes? Let's be honest, sometimes we can all use an extra boost and inspiration, whether it be in our parenting lives or otherwise. If you've been following along with me, I am currently working on not raising my voice …

Mombie Hack Monday: Be Grateful

I get to see my children every day. I take this for granted, and will find myself making casual statements of, "I would like a break." A break. From my children and my regular, every day, Mom routines. Please know, if you are in the same boat as I am, this is okay. It is …

Sensational Saturday: When happy memories are attached to places

My husband and I have many memories attached to the little moments of travel and trips. Things we don’t try to relive, but revisit to create more happy memories. For instance, when we got married in Vegas we ordered a cake from a local bakery there. Whenever we are able to go back for our …

Family Friday: Recommitting to Wednesday’s Goals

How is everyone doing with the parenting goals they set on Wednesday? For me, I can say it has been a bit of a challenge, but every time I raise my voice I remind myself to start again. Right then and there. Because I can do better! Yesterday, on what is typically Self-Care Thursday, the …

Work it Wednesday: Controlling the snap response

This Work it Wednesday is all about parenting. Kids benefit, and parents benefit. Really, a win-win situation, if done right. I’ll be honest, it’s a great day if I can count on two hand how many times I raise my voice or snap at my kids. And it’s a really great day if I can …

Mombie Hack Monday: The hack for bug bites

How many of you are struggling with itchy, annoying, bug bites this time of year? We all want to be outside and enjoy summer evenings, but for many we are inundated with mosquitoes buzzing about and trying to bite us and our family. If you choose to stay outside and enjoy the evening, the next …

Work It Wednesday: Powering through the week

Have you ever felt like you needed to power through the week to get to the weekend? This can be a common feeling, especially if there are plans we look forward to on the weekend. When this occurs, we tend to start off our week strong. And Wednesday can be our momentum we need to …

Daddy Takeover Tuesday: Take care of your body, take care of yourself

This week my husband and I have been focused on nutrition more so than normal, and appropriately since we are on day seven of our 30 day cleanse. So it’s appropriate that my husband asked for today’s topic to be on nutrition as a piece of self-care. It might be even more fitting today for …