I sent an email to my list, providing a little life update for 2026. I thought it would be helpful to share what I wrote here on the blog, as I heard back from moms who said they could relate to what I shared and are taking a similar approach to 2026. First, I’m going…
Since this is my birthday week, I thought it would be fun to do something a little different. I offered to ask me anything. And you replied with some great questions! You’ll find the questions and answers below. **This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission at no extra cost to…
*There might be affiliate links on this page, which means I get a small commission of anything you buy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please do your own research before making any online purchase.* Let’s be real—mom life can feel like an endless loop of noise, messes, and someone always needing something….
Check out Part I of this post to find out what burnout is, what leads to burnout, and what happens when you’re in burnout mode. You can find Part I here! How to Recover from Burnout The absolute first step in recovering from burnout and getting your logical brain back in charge, is to be…
I received an email from a reader of a 4-year old daughter. She’s been a stay-at-home mom since resigning from her post-doc role when her daughter was less than a year old. Leading up to her resignation, she experienced burnout from managing her full-time job, along with motherhood and household responsibilities. However, she was really…
*There might be affiliate links on this page, which means I get a small commission of anything you buy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please do your own research before making any online purchase.* As of this month, July 2024, it’s been 5 years since I’ve drank alcohol. It truly has been one…
*There might be affiliate links on this page, which means I get a small commission of anything you buy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please do your own research before making any online purchase.* Chances are, you’ve gotten away from taking time out of the day for yourself. When you spend…
Are your kids constantly asking if they can play on their iPad, watch YouTube, or join their friends online to play video games? During the summer months, it seems like as soon as there’s downtime (ie – nothing “fun” to do) my kids immediately ask me if they can use their screens. In a perfect…
I was laying with my son one evening, while he was trying to fall asleep. I couldn’t stop thinking about the latest national news story that seemed to be evidence for my brain that we live in a scary world. As I was looking at my drowsy, almost asleep, peaceful child, I couldn’t stop my…
It’s that time of year that many of us look forward to – SUMMER! But for some of you, summer may feel a bit dreadful because you’re trying to keep everyone busy, while also enjoying the days and being productive yourself. I’ve got you covered, mama! Today, I’m sharing a variety of blog posts that’ll…
