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Food

10 Tips For Changing Your “Picky Eaters” Habits

You have probably heard of or have gotten used to the phrase “picky eaters”. When it comes to children, it can be a tough battle of creating healthy eating habits.…

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    Chic 40th Birthday Party Ideas

    Donae / October 20, 2023 / No Comments

    My 40th birthday party was finally here! When I was asked what I wanted to do to celebrate such an important milestone, I wondered whether I wanted to have a party or go on a cruise. I opted to plan a small-budget party and have a cruise later on since I decided not to splurge much on this party. That,…

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    Donae / March 7, 2023 / No Comments

    Many of us want to live a balanced life with our lifestyle, career, and motherhood. However, getting to that ideal life can sometimes be difficult for many of us as women. We oftentimes even become resentful of others on social media if we see them thriving in their lives. However, there’s absolutely no reason to want someone else’s lifestyle when…

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    Donae / February 25, 2023 / No Comments

    I don’t like the word, “I can’t”. I rather learn what is required to do something than not do anything at all because I believed that I can’t do it because of anything like financial reasons or even just a fear of trying something totally different and new. Yes, I agree, that can be scary especially if you’re not used…

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    Donae / February 11, 2023 / No Comments

    My son who is only six years old, loves being in the kitchen. My eldest, not so much. But my youngest is actually excited about learning simple dish preparations and finds it quite entertaining. After preparing a meal, he gets so excited when he tells his brother or dad that he did it. So what do I do as a…

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    Donae / January 31, 2023 / No Comments

    I have two boys! They are very active boys. They also keep me active as a mom, trying to keep up with them. I’m ok with that however because I do see the importance of allowing our kids to lead active lifestyles. The major thing I have observed from having a medical background as a pharmacist is that we don’t…

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    Donae / January 6, 2023 / No Comments

    I always highlight the importance of self-care especially for moms because I believe it is very important to make this a priority in your life. I don’t know why there was ever a stigma attached to taking care of oneself as being selfish. The last time I check, being proactive about one’s well-being is actually beneficial and should be considered…

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    Donae / December 15, 2022 / No Comments

    Raising kids in a society that places a hefty price tag on education is really daunting. Have you ever thought about how expensive everything is when it comes to education for your children? We have even started a college savings accounts for our kids from after birth, just so that they don’t have to get hit with the cost of…

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    Time-Saving Kitchen Tips For Moms

    Donae / November 16, 2022 / No Comments

    I wanted to blog about some tips that you can use as moms to save more time and effort on the things that may be overwhelming when trying to keep up with preparing your family meals. I love cooking for my family! I enjoy doing it because it’s a passion of mine. I was the girl who did home economics…

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    Donae / October 14, 2022 / No Comments

    Many of us as moms are of the impression that should we decide to take on the role of motherhood full-time, we will ultimately lose ourselves and who we are in the process. Well, I am here to tell you, that’s not the case. You don’t lose who you are when trying to be present with your kids. Rather, finding…

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    I am not the best person when it comes to writing about relationships. In fact, I have felt short myself many times over and over again. I however know that I want a strong relationship. I do want to feel like I’m being heard, my needs are also met and I can feel comfortable with sharing my dreams with my…

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AUTHOR & BLOGGER

I am Donae! A wife and mom of two kids, ALL boys! I would love to share with you my experience with motherhood. Let my life inspire, encourage and motivate you on your journey through motherhood.

RECAP: I’m officially 40! Don’t know what to d RECAP: I’m officially 40! Don’t know what to do at this age if you ask me. Should I run, jump or just relax for the rest of the journey of life. 🥰
I’m however honestly grateful for the life and the family that I get to enjoy it with. 
So instead of the usual getting people to plan my party, I decided to do the opposite. I planned my own party and invited my family to enjoy it (except for a few dishes made by my sister and mom…shhh). 
But nonetheless I just love to decorate and I could not pass on this opportunity, especially for my 40th (hubby tried to get me to not plan it lol). 
So here’s some tips on how to plan a chic 40th birthday dinner at home especially if saving, like me for a birthday cruise later on. 🙌🏾
Click on the blog link in the bio. 👇🏾
#40thbirthday #40thbirthdayparty #partyplanning #partyideas #40thbirthdayideas #40thbirthdaydecor #adultbirthdayparties #womenbirthday #adultpartyideas
I get it. Life can be very difficult at times, esp I get it. Life can be very difficult at times, especially as moms trying to juggle a million things all at once. Life however does not mean that being overwhelmed and being overworked is a good thing. At least not at the sacrifice of your mental health and well-being. ⁠
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So do what it takes to set healthier boundaries and live in a more balanced life, where your mental health does not have to take the back seat. You will need to be your best mentally to be the best for your family in the long run. ⁠
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For more information about finding balance get my book, "A Balanced Life: Moving from a dysfunctional life to a more purposeful one". Click on the link in the bio. 👆🏾⁠
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#moms #momsofinstagram #selfcareishealthcare #selfcaretip #selfcarequotes #momselfcare #selfcareblogger #selfcare101⁠
It’s back to school for my 1st grader and 3rd gr It’s back to school for my 1st grader and 3rd grader!!! I have been on a hiatus all summer with these two boys of mine. 
Now that they are back, it’s time to get back to doing what I love to do, and that’s creating content! Hope you all had a fun and wonderful summer!!!! 
#backtoschool #backtoschoolmemes #backtoschoolready #backtoschoolbash
I know there are many stay-at-home moms who are st I know there are many stay-at-home moms who are struggling with their decision to take on this role or responsibility. I know the sacrifice of even giving up the ability to earn an income while tending to the needs and well-being of your children. ⁠
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But guess what? You have made the best decision regardless, to put the well-being of your child as a top priority. Everything else this world has to offer Is futile and cannot replace the time and effort spent doing what your heart tells you to. ⁠
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Be proud of yourself and your sacrifice. Don't ever think that what you did was a waste, it wasn't. What you sew in those tough times is what you will reap for a lifetime. ⁠
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#StayAtHomeMoms #stayathomemomsrock #stayathomemomstatus #mom #momlife #stayathomemom #mommylife #momgoals #mombloggers #bestmomever #lovemymom #loveyoumom #newmommy #365homeschool⁠
Boy this kid of mine is unstoppable!!! We just sta Boy this kid of mine is unstoppable!!! We just started introducing my boys to different sports. First it was soccer and now it’s flag football. My youngest kid, in flag football, shocked us all. Were did he get this talent from? It’s beyond me because me nor dad plays any competitive sports. So I’m going to assume that it skipped some generations lol. Anyway I want to encourage you to get your kids involved with sports to help them to learn how to work as a team and to develop confidence in themselves and their abilities. If you haven’t checked out my blog post “Encouraging sports in kids”, then click on the blog link in my bio. #kidsplaying #kidsplayingsports #flagfootball #flagfootballkids #flagfootballkids🏈 #kidsplayingsports #kidsplayingfootball #sportkids
This "super mom" way of being can be so overwhelmi This "super mom" way of being can be so overwhelming when all you want to be is just present. I don't always have to have all my "ducks perfectly in a row" to feel like I'm a better mom. ⁠
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Just sometimes being present with them is good enough and at the end of the day, that's all that matters. ⁠
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Perfectionism in my parenting ways is not needed. I have to be ok with just being present. ⁠
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Have you felt the need or pressure to be something you don't desire to achieve? I know it's tough especially when you are feeling like you have to show up to everything to feel important when it's not really necessary. ⁠
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Being present with them, on the days when you get to is still good enough. ⁠
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Give yourself grace!⁠
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For more information on living life in balance click on the blog link in my bio. ⁠
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#balancedlife #balancedlifestyle #lifebalanced #balancedlifehappylife⁠
⁠#balancedmotherhood #lifelivedinbalance #balancinglifeasamom #balancinglifewithkids
I know that many of you are probably struggling wi I know that many of you are probably struggling with life. I hear it all the time in my “motherhood circles”. I often hear that I’m tired, drained or burned out with life and everything in between. 
But do you know why? It’s because you’re trying to be or become someone or something that you’re not and your body’s reaction to you trying to be that is turmoil, weariness and even depression. 
Now I have been in both lives before to understand that what seems like the “best” life was actually not the life I desired to live afterwards. 
But until I was able to face my own reality and to understand that something was not working for me, it was then that I had to make the changes I needed to ensure I didn’t get to that place of dysfunction anymore. 
Yes I had to leave a career as a pharmacist that I spent years to achieve because it didn’t give me the life and balance that I needed to manage life, career and motherhood. 
But I can honestly tell you that making that pivotal adjustment in my life is the best decision I could make to save myself. 
How do you currently feel about your own life. 
Feel free to comment below.  I wrote a new blog post on “How To Live A Balanced Life” to help you to also understand what creating healthy lifestyle boundaries may look like so that you can also live a life of love, joy and peace. Click on the blog link in the bio. #abalancedlife #lifelivedinbalance #balancinglifeandmotherhood #livingthebestlife #livinglifehappy
Sometimes the life that we may have chosen initial Sometimes the life that we may have chosen initially, may not be ideal for many of us and we tend to become, frustrated, bitter, and even resentful. ⁠
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Maybe it's the career we decided to choose or the lifestyle that we thought would bring us joy and peace, only to find out that it's not the case. ⁠
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You are, however, the author of your own story. If you feel like something is not working for you, why do you settle for less than your best? ⁠
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At the end of the day isn't life about having balance? Because when you're out of balance with life the consequences take a toll on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. ⁠
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If you haven't yet gotten a copy of my book A Balanced Life: Moving from a dysfunctional life to a purposeful one then please do so. ⁠
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I talk about how to transition from a dysfunctional life that may not be ideal for you into something more purposeful. ⁠
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Get a copy of my book, A Balanced Life: Moving from a dysfunctional life to a more purposeful one, to learn more about love. Click on the link in my bio. 👆🏾⁠
#balancedlife #balancedlifestyle #lifebalanced #balancedlifehappylife #balancedmotherhood #lifelivedinbalance #balancinglifeasamom #balancinglifewithkids
I know that many of you have had a dream or passio I know that many of you have had a dream or passion to get a podcast started but you just couldn’t get it started because maybe you thought about the expense of doing it or just the fear of getting it accomplished. 
Whatever the reason is, don’t let it hinder you from getting it done.
I know I was called to spread my message on another global platform and I was not going to let fear or finances get in the way of accomplishing that goal that I had.
So step out and stop limiting yourself and get your goals and dreams accomplished. 
To get help with starting a podcast, check out my blog posts on “HOW TO START A PODCAST”. 
Click on the blog link in the bio. 
#podcastshow #howtostartapodcast #howtostartapodcastforbeginners #howtostartpodcastingfree #startapodcast #startapodcasttoday #getyourpodcaststarted
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