It’s goal-setting time of year again! Hooray! The first few weeks of January are like the achiever’s starting line. We are totally on fire for what’s ahead. If you saw my resolutions post from last week, it’s probably obvious that keeping track of all those goals and new habits might be a bit of a challenge. Using a habit tracker has already helped me stay on top of my goals, and start making ...
Finding Balance
Sanity-Savers for Spring Cleaning with Kids
This post is sponsored by The Libman Company but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.Now that the weather is warming up, it's a good time to spruce up your interior! When you have little ones in the home, this is sometimes easier said than done. This weekend we broke out the suds and scrub brushes. I'd love to share with you some of my sanity-savers for spring cleaning with ...
Turning Setbacks into Victories
Unfulfilled dreams. Missed opportunities. Searching and longing for something that’s just out of reach. I am so thankful to be able to say that these are not my memories of 2018. While 2017 had some very sorrowful moments, 2018 was the year that I finally came up for air and turned my setbacks into victories! It has been hard to see the positive in the middle of hard times, and this year has ...
How Not to be a Stressed Out Mom
This post was sponsored by Neutrogena as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.As a working mom with 3 small children, I know how important it is to take some time for yourself! But, like many moms, I don't always do what I know I should. Today I want to give you some tips to slow down, relax, and focus some attention on ...
Sanity-Saving Tips for Busy Moms
When I first started blogging, I had newborn twins, a full-time job, and a 9-year-old with a packed extracurricular schedule. To say I was busy is an understatement! Since then, we added another bundle of joy to our family. I've learned a lot over the years about managing a growing family while working full time. With a little planning and these sanity-saving tips for busy moms, you’ll be more ...
Making Time for Family on Busy School Days
Now that the girls are back in school, our evenings can sometimes be hectic. Now in addition to the regular dinner/bath/bedtime routine, we have to fit in homework too. Some weeks it feels like, by the time Friday rolls around, we’ve hardly spent any time together. I’m finding simple ways to make time for family a priority on those busy after-school days. Give Kids Your Attention When You’re ...
Getting Your Home Ready for Back to School
The new school year is just around the corner! I like to plan and have things organized ahead of time, do you? These are just a few tips I came up with to help you get your home ready for back to school. Getting the kids ready for back to school: Get everyone new hair cuts. Fresh new ‘do for a fresh new school year!Go through their dressers and closets. Toss or donate clothes that are too ...
Getting Ready for my First 10K
Can I be super honest for a minute? All last year I totally lost track of taking care of myself. I started going to the gym in January, but there wasn’t anything motivating me to stick with a fitness routine. Between working 2 jobs and trying to hold down the fort while John was working and going to school (and doing his share of fort-holding-down, too!), taking care of me just… stopped happening. ...
Taking a Breath in the Waiting
The start of summer is always a time that I welcome with anticipation. Many of you know that I’m a teacher. The last few weeks of school are crazy hectic: end-of-year events, report cards and other paperwork, and cleaning up my room from a successful school year. By the time it’s all done I’m so ready to jump right in to long days spent at the beach or pool. Those lazy mornings at home with my ...
The Glamorous Side of Working Motherhood
No matter what your situation, the working mom vs. the stay at home mom debates can get pretty heated. We all feel strongly about our role and want to feel valued for what we do, so the working mom debate is not an area I want to dive into today. Moms of every variety are giving it their all on a daily basis. Selflessly they nurture little ones and support the family, often sacrificing of ...