Inspiration to help you stay sane as a mom.
I’m peering out the window waiting for the bus to arrive and drop off my first grader. It pulls up and I watch him climb down the bus stairs and run up to the front door. I greet him at the door, he moves past me and dumps his back pack on the ground then …
The After School Routine that Works for Our Family (Printable Included) Read More »
Do you feel guilt when you think about all the pictures you have sitting on your phone that haven’t seen the light of day? Through the years, you’ve captured so many memories, but the memories are hard to share if they aren’t printed out for all to see. My phone is filled to the max …
If you are a stay-at-home mom, the option to do something from the comfort of your house that generates an income can seem like a dream come true. You have the opportunity to be around for your kids, while working and making money. It’s wonderful that technology has made it so the opportunity exists for …
I just finished with bedtime. The kids were both sleeping. I walked down the stairs, into the living room, and plopped down on the couch. I wanted to savor this time to myself. I turned on one of my favorite shows grabbed my phone to do some mindless scrolling. I felt like I hadn’t accomplished …
How to Wake Up Before Your Kids + My Very Early Wake Up Routine Read More »
Your afternoon routine may be a bit more laid back than your morning routine. If you are like me, your body slows down and it’s time for you to recharge a little before gearing up for the evening tasks. When my kids were napping, my afternoon routine looked very different than it does now. I …
It’s no secret that weekly planning helps my world go round. The weeks I don’t plan feel more overwhelming. When I don’t plan, the end of the day comes and I wonder what the heck I did that day?! This week, I share with The Ford Girls the very process I use to set my …
I love a good old fashioned checklist. The calm that comes over me after getting all my thoughts down on paper…and the rush I receive when I can cross something off – it’s amazing. Checklists just make my life better. You can use checklists for more than just organization. Sure, I love to use a …
I am sharing with you the morning routine of 14 moms because not only is it fun to have a glimpse into someone else’s day, but it may provide you with some inspiration to make your mornings a little more efficient and enjoyable. Why is a Morning Routine Important as a Mom? Every morning is …
Most parents love the idea of not having to worry about diapers, but the road to get there is a dreaded task. When I was pregnant with my second son, it was important to me that my first son was out of diapers before I had a newborn. When he was a little over two …
As I lay down to bed, I think about everything I’m hoping to accomplish the next morning. I pray that I wake up early before the kids so I can knock a few items off my to-do list. The next morning, I wake up to tapping on my shoulder from my little one. He’s awake, …