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Making New Family Traditions After Divorce

When you're newly divorced, the idea of family changes. Making new family traditions after divorce can help ground you, and bring you closer to your kids! #familytraditions #christmastraditions #divorce

Making New Family Traditions After Divorce

When you’re newly divorced, it is certainly an adjustment!  Your idea of “family” is different now.  There might be different houses, different schools, different schedules.  Everyone is getting settled into new routines.

One of the best things you can do to move on after divorce is start making new family traditions.  It can give you a sense of grounding, and a new place to start.  It’s also a wonderful way to bond with your kids.

Think about new ideas you can do with your kids, or put a new spin on old traditions from your own childhood.  Try some of these ideas for new family traditions!…

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Five Funny Parenting Books For Moms Who Need A Laugh

When parenting gets hard and you just want to cry, the best remedy is a good laugh! Try these funny parenting books that will make you smile! #funnyparentmemes #parenthumor #laughitoff

When The Going Gets Tough…

There are days in this parenting journey that you are so overwhelmed you could just cry.  On those days especially, the best remedy is laughter!  It’s so comforting to know that you’re not alone, that someone else has been there, done that, and survived!  The ability to laugh about it later is what makes us keep going, even when the going is really, really tough!

Here are the latest and greatest, my top 5 Funny Parenting Books For Moms Who Need A Laugh!…

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Best Cookbooks for Busy Moms

When you're looking for help getting healthy dinner on the table fast, look no further than these best cookbooks for busy moms! #cookbooks #healthymeals #momlife

How To Get Healthy Meals On The Table Fast

If you’re a busy mom (and who isn’t?!?) then you are always on the lookout for things that will make your life easier, simpler, smoother and happier!!!  And when it comes to getting dinner on the table, you need it fast, healthy, and tasty for even the pickiest of picky eaters!  You need cookbooks that don’t mess around.

Sure, you could spend hours searching on Pinterest for a recipe for tonight’s dinner while you’re on your lunch break.  Or you could ask your friends on Facebook what they are making.  Or you might realize that there’s no groceries at home, give up and head to the nearest drivethru (it’s okay mama, don’t beat yourself up…we all do it).

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Creating a Self Care Toolkit

What is self care and how can you practice it? Here's tips based on your five senses to put together a self care toolkit to help you recharge and take care. #selfcaretoolkit #selfcare #happy #healthy

What is Self Care?

Everyone thinks of self-care differently.  For some it’s taking care of your physical needs; making sure you get enough sleep, taking your vitamins, drinking water.  For others, it’s tending to your emotional self; taking a mental health break, reducing stress and anxiety, practicing relaxation or meditation.  And then there is the idea of soothing and feeding your soul; nurturing your creativity, your spirituality, your relationships with others.  It’s about finding balance in this often crazy busy world!…

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Fast and Easy Fish Tacos

Need a quick weekday meal idea, inspired by a Hawaiian vacation? Try Fast and Easy Fish Tacos! Fish, coleslaw and a super easy garlic lime crema sauce! #fishtacos #easymeals #easydinner

Hawaiian Fish Tacos

This cheater recipe for fast and easy fish tacos is one of my favourites.  Super simple to whip up in a jiffy, and my kids can get in on the action helping shred cheese, mix coleslaw and set the table for a quick weeknight dinner!…

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