“Should I Be Doing That, Too?”

Most challenges that today’s mom faces are obvious. We immediately think about the big stuff – finances, health, safety, etc. There are many issues and concerns that we have as parents, but there is one challenge we face that is extremely common – but seldom talked about. It’s something that most of us don’t even [...]

Encouraging Other Moms – Why It’s Important

Being a mom is hard work, isn’t it? There are so many responsibilities, choices, and expectations. Something that has really hit home with me over the past few years is the importance of having friends who are encouraging, uplifting, and supportive – and being that friend in return.

Daily Structure for Stay-at-Home Moms

As a mom, do you ever feel like your day is a bit disorganized? One day the kids are dressed and you’re running errands at 9am, while the next day you can’t manage to leave the house – or even take a shower.
When I first started staying at home with my daughter, I wasn’t [...]

Look Like Yourself Again, Not Like “A Mom” – 21 Simple Tips

Ah, it starts slowly, doesn’t it? You used to get up, shower, dress for work and then head out the door. A coworker would compliment your shoes, a man at lunch would glance over and then pretend he wasn’t just checking you out, and in general you felt like you had it together.
And [...]

Got Energy?

When that mid-afternoon slump hits, I’m so tempted to brew some coffee. But alas, I’ve decided to cut back on the caffeine and try to find alternative ways to perk up. So with that in mind, where do I turn? The kids are sleeping upstairs, the house is (finally) quite, and I [...]

Take Time and Relax

As moms, we are always on the go.  We hit the ground running -  fix the kids’ breakfast, get them dressed, throw in a load of laundry, play with Legos, change a diaper, unload the dishwasher, read them a book, answer the phone, switch the laundry… and this is all before noon!  It’s exhausting just [...]

Have You Ever Thought About Joining MOPS?

While it’s true that we moms are busy, we can often get lonely. Isn’t that ironic? We have a kid or two (or three, or four…) glued to us throughout the day, and yet we need company. That is, company that doesn’t need diaper change and who wants to talk about something [...]

Feeling Like Yourself Again

We’ve all been there.  The perpetual ponytail, the sweats, and the deer-in-the-headlights expression that comes with no sleep.  It’s hard being a mom, and even harder when you feel like just a mom.  Somewhere, in the midst of dirty diapers, grocery shopping with a toddler, and playing Candy Land for the umpteenth time… is you.  [...]

The Best Book Ever – For Moms

I can’t get enough of this book. My husband bought it for me for Christmas, and it’s still on my nightstand being read over and over again. Even if I just pick it up for five minutes when I go to bed, it is a good boost of encouragement, validation, and humor. Can I say [...]

The Cure For “Mommy Brain”

I love Simple Mom’s blog. I found one from Wednesday that I really must post, and you need to read this if…

You have pushed a grocery cart across an entire parking lot, because you forgot (again) where you parked
You keep calling your daughter the dog’s name, and vice versa
When you open the fridge, you see [...]