Where I live, we’ve just gone into another lockdown. Different regions are seeing different things – schools closed, restaurants shut down, physical distancing in place. This is hard. It has been going on a long time and parents are exhausted and frustrated. We have a lot to be upset and stressed about, but with the risk of … Read More about Silver Linings for Families During a Pandemic
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5 Ultra Healthy Recipes to Start Your New Year Off Right!
It’s time for that New Year glow, and these recipes are sure to do just that. Your body will be so happy with you, you’ll feel … Read More about 5 Ultra Healthy Recipes to Start Your New Year Off Right!
Baked Beets Recipe
I love fresh beets, and I finally figured out a sure-thing recipe that blows my friends away. They are sweet, just like candy, … Read More about Baked Beets Recipe
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The Evolution of This Mom’s Wardrobe
Once upon a time, I was a size 2. Running 6-8 miles a day and the stressful upheaval of life as I had known it caused me to lose 30 pounds in a period of 8-10 months. It was my lowest weight ever but also the strongest I’d ever felt. It was also the best I’d ever felt about myself. My calves were muscular. My thighs were smaller in circumference. My butt had lifted a … [Read More...] about The Evolution of This Mom’s Wardrobe
Working From Home During the Pandemic
As a busy entrepreneur and mom of six, having kids around more during this pandemic has certainly been challenging. Working from home got a whole lot more difficult once my kids stopped going to school. But, with time comes improvement and I’ve learned a few little tricks along the way that might help you, too: 1)Consider Your Space Assess your space and see if it can … [Read More...] about Working From Home During the Pandemic
The First 20 Weeks of Virtual Kindergarten = Barely Hanging On
“Is today another computer school day?” As soon as I said yes, my son flopped back down against his pillow and pulled the covers up over his head. “I don’t like computer school!” I curled up next to him and peeled the covers back. “I know. Maybe you’ll get to go back soon.” Back in August, he started virtual kindergarten. While we were hoping for a “normal” start … [Read More...] about The First 20 Weeks of Virtual Kindergarten = Barely Hanging On
Heal Yourself to Heal Your Kids
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world”, has been a rousing mantra since Ghandi first shared those words with the world. Powerful words, but not always easy to practice. Too often we are the opposite of what we desire to be. Despite our best intentions, we find ourselves being reactive, fearful and short tempered. Why does this happen? Often it is because we are … [Read More...] about Heal Yourself to Heal Your Kids
Spending More Time with Your Children: A New Years Resolution You Can Keep
If you're like many people, you've put spending time with your family at or near the top of your New Year's resolution list. Now you're wondering how you can possibly do it--you're over-extended, overwhelmed, and exhausted most of the time. You mainly just want to get through what has to be done today. It doesn't take much to fall short in the resolution department--a … [Read More...] about Spending More Time with Your Children: A New Years Resolution You Can Keep
10 Easy Tips to Encourage your Toddler’s Language Growth
Listed below are tips to easily encourage your little one to talk. Read on to learn how to help them expand their vocabulary and use language variety consistently. STOP talking I know this is probably the most difficult thing to do—but, you will be surprised once you stop talking how much more your toddler will talk. As a speech-language pathologist, I have to … [Read More...] about 10 Easy Tips to Encourage your Toddler’s Language Growth
Holiday Budget Prep: 3 Things You Should Do Now
The holidays always seem to creep up out of nowhere, which can leave you feeling stressed and over budget if you don’t prepare ahead. And, even though U.S. consumers are feeling financially strained as a result of the pandemic, people are planning to spend more to make this holiday season even more special. According to the 2020 Holiday Consumer Shopping study from Roku … [Read More...] about Holiday Budget Prep: 3 Things You Should Do Now
10 Big Time Savers For Moms
10 Big Time Savers for Working - Homeschooling - Online Schooling Moms By trying these life hacks you can give yourself a few extra hours a day and less stress. Hey Mama’s, I’m a single, well actually solo parent of two kids and I work full time in a high-stress career where burnout is a real thing. It seems like working moms are bearing the brunt of this pandemic. … [Read More...] about 10 Big Time Savers For Moms
Why My Heart is Breaking for Chrissy Teigen
One of the downsides of being a public figure when you share so much of your life is also sharing when super hard things happen. Sadly, as most of you have already heard, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend lost their baby halfway through the pregnancy this week.Teigen has been in the hospital due to heavy bleeding she has been experiencing. It is unclear precisely what the … [Read More...] about Why My Heart is Breaking for Chrissy Teigen
Saving on Back to School Gadgets and Gear
Going back to school this fall looks very different this year and many parents feel stressed trying to adapt to remote learning while also working from home. Not to mention, distancing learning comes with higher costs, too. In fact, the 2020 Back-to-School Survey from Deloitte found that 51% of parents will spend more on internet-based learning resources including virtual … [Read More...] about Saving on Back to School Gadgets and Gear