Inspiration to help you stay sane as a mom.
*Updated July 2020 – This back-to-school season may look very different than past years due to Covid-19. Whether your kids will be off to school, or home schooled, you can use these tips to feel more prepared for the season. Summer is coming to an end. Back to school sales are advertised everywhere producing a …
My four year old son and I sat cuddled in his bed after finishing our 1,000th book. I signed my kids up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the library when they were young. We do a lot of reading before bed. I figured it would be fun to track the reading. Plus, …
Summer is just starting here in New York and my family already has a pretty packed calendar. Little day trips, small vacations, a few day camps, some family goals we are working towards. Stuff like that. But sprinkled in with all the vacation plans will be housework days, or days when I’m too tired to …
Approaching my kids bedtime is similar to approaching the last few hours on a job. I am tired and really don’t want to be working anymore, but I know once I get through bedtime, my job is over (metaphorically speaking). But sometimes bedtime can be a huge struggle. The kids are revved up and having …
You sit down on the couch after a long day of chasing kids, grocery shopping, and being a personal chef. You grab your phone and tap on Instagram. “I’ll just take a few minutes to decompress before heading to bed.” You tell yourself. Next thing you know, it’s 11 pm and you’re still scrolling. Frustration …