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We Are All Warriors

September 20, 2018

We Are All Worriers

Some days are super easy, when the sun is shining and you are off to a running start, slaying that to-do list, puffing out your chest a little, and giving yourself a pat on the back for everything you’ve accomplished. What a great day!!

Other days…not so much. Those days when plans unexpectedly get derailed, nothing goes right, when the guilt and fear creeps in. When the worry takes over, and you’re so tired of fighting these losing battles.

We are all worriers to some degree. Some people manage okay, some just hide it better. As single moms, we have to shoulder the burden of worries all alone. Are the kids doing okay in school? Do they have enough friends (or the “right” kind)? Is that sniffle a cold or just allergies? Will there be enough to cover the bills this month? What can I make for dinner tonight? Wait, did I turn the stove off when I left this morning?…

How To Manage Your Finances After Divorce

September 17, 2018

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How To Manage Your Finances After Divorce

After divorce, one of the most drastic changes is certainly your finances. You might have been the stay-at-home mom with no outside income, or maybe you were the breadwinner who managed all the bills. Whatever your circumstance, now that you’re on the other side of splitting up, life looks different. And it’s squarely on your shoulders now to manage your finances after divorce.

For some, that thought alone can paralyze you. Will you have enough money to pay the bills? What happens if there is an emergency? How are you going to pay for the kid’s college? Fear, anxiety, even panic. For others, it’s easier to take an “out of sight, out of mind” approach, which isn’t good either.

Deep breath. Let’s take it one step at a time and find some middle ground….

When You Finally Forget Your Anniversary

September 11, 2018

Your Wedding Anniversary

Remembering your wedding anniversary. That day is usually etched into one’s mind, or at least you hope it is! Hoping that your husband doesn’t forget your anniversary, maybe gets you flowers and a card, takes you out for dinner. It becomes the running joke after so many years. Will he remember? How bad do you lay on the guilt when he forgets?

But once you’re divorced, that day takes on a completely new meaning. It’s a not-so-happy reminder that can leave you upset, grieving, or angry, all over again. You can’t seem to get it out of your mind. It looms there, every year, like some broken record on repeat. A day you would love to erase from time itself. Will you ever forget your anniversary?

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Best Life Hacks For Busy Moms

September 1, 2018

Best Life Hacks For Busy Moms

Being a mom sometimes means feeling overwhelmed! (Uh, sometimes? Okay, yes, most of the time…) Too many things to do, too many places to be, and too many kids to keep track of (How many do I have again? Where’s your brother?!) Getting everyone up and dressed, feeding them something (mostly) nutritious, cleaning and laundry on repeat. Errands and activities and homework…oh, my!

Sound familiar?

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Mama, I hear you! I’ve been you! I still am you, and trust me…I still don’t have it all figured out.

But there are a few life hacks for busy moms that you can implement TODAY that can help you hack your way through #momlife! Easy, simple, straightforward…almost “duh” things, that you totally would have thought of yourself…if you hadn’t been so busy in the first place! Try just one thing today, and if it makes you breath a little easier, keep doing it.

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Harry Potter Back To School Celebration

August 20, 2018

Harry Potter Back To School Celebration

My idea for a Harry Potter back to school celebration started with the new LEGO Harry Potter minifigure mystery packs. These little bad boys have been my nemesis the last few weeks. We have big Lego fans in our house, so the latest mystery pack series has us out at a variety of stores, spending way too much time feeling up Lego (that just sounds wrong on so many levels).

Tip: If you’re still on the hunt yourself, you might find this handy “feel guide” helpful. We did!

After successfully feeling and finding our way to a complete set (with the exception of Hermione), it got me thinking about all the ways Harry Potter weaves it’s way through our lives. And it was the perfect excuse to revisit some favourites, and create a little Harry Potter back to school magic!

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