The Single Mom's Guide to Finding Joy in Every Day Life
Searching for new holiday traditions to start with your family? What about the Elf on The Shelf? You’ve heard about it, seen it in stores, and moms on Facebook are talking about it. What is the deal with Elf on the Shelf? The better question is…should you start Elf On The Shelf?…
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!…
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!…
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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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!…