Donae
I am Donae! A wife and a mom of 2 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.
Living Outdoors With Kids: Finding Balance In Everyday Life
I like balance as a mom. I don’t know about you but I believe balance is needed in our everyday life. With that being said, I want my children to have a flexible lifestyle. That’s why I wanted to write this blog on living outdoors with kids and how we can find balance in everyday life. Growing up for me was completely different than how it is now. To be honest with you, we were mostly outdoors. In fact, we lived outdoors! No pun intended. There was not much to do indoors except occasionally watching one kids program at a set time of the day when I was the same…
How To Get Boys To Love Math
I am not a fan of math. In fact, it was my least favorite class. I just couldn’t understand what it was. It was just too complicated. I literally blew through my maths class in high school and college. I wanted nothing to do with it at all. Now I have boys who are at school and have to learn math. I am now putting on my math “thinking cap” to be able to help them with this task I so hated. I don’t want them to hate math as I did. I want them to be able to love doing it regardless. So I am here to take up…
DIY Mario-Themed Party Decor And Food
I wanted to show you how to create this Mario-themed birthday party on a budget for yourselves, by using Mario-themed party decor and food that is easy to make. It was not only fun to do but also not time-consuming. Most items for this Mario-themed birthday party were purchased at Walmart or the Dollar Store. Similar items can also be found on Amazon as well. To learn how I planned the entire party on a budget, visit my blog post on Mario-Themed Birthday Party On A Budget. Have you also found any tips that you could share? Please feel free to add to my list, or ask your questions or…
Mario-Themed Birthday Party On A Budget
Wow, another 5 years have passed and my youngest son is at it again with his desired birthday party theme. I always like to give them an option when it comes to choosing the theme for their birthday party to make it unique and also special to them. This year was no different and my youngest son requested a ‘good old time’ favorite of mine Mario. Who would have thought that my kids would also love Mario as much as I did growing up? It was as much fun for me planning it as it was for them. So I took on the challenge, scoped around Pinterest for ideas, and…
Budget-friendly Ways To Save On Kids Activities
I don’t know if you feel the same way I do, but let’s confess, kids’ activities can get quite pricey if you ask me. So I’m always up for the challenge of finding ways to save on kids’ activities. I am also always up for adventures with my boys as I have decided to create the memories I can with them before they get to the age where they don’t want to even be seen with me in public (Nah my kids would not do that!). So here are a few budget-friendly ways to save on kids’ activities that you can do with your kids as they grow, because let’s…
10 Fun Activities To Do With Kids
I love adventure! I am an “outdoorsy” person for the most part. My go-to place for relaxation is the beach. So is my family. We are the typical “beach bums”, adventurous type of family. We love to explore and find fun activities to do with kids especially when we get the time to do so. My husband and I were already the “adventurous type” before we had children. We loved going bike riding, ice skating, kayaking, ziplining, etc. It was just something we loved doing together as a couple. When the kids came along we thought that it would be great to continue our love for adventure with them. So…
Time Management 101 For Moms
Time management for moms is important in every aspect of our lives. As moms, we are always in need of balance with everything that we have to get accomplished on an average day. We can at times feel overwhelmed when we are not able to meet the demands of time and feel like we have not accomplished anything. I completely understand when it comes to managing our times, that we can sometimes be our own enemies. Either we may micromanage our time or even macromanage it as well. I am not here to teach new tricks or time management skills. My goal is to help you find new free time…
What To Eat In The 1st Trimester Of Pregnancy
I am sure like me you were all quite aware of the expectations that when you’re pregnant you should have more fruits and vegetables, less fatty foods and you MUST skip the seafood (NOOO!), especially during the 1st trimester of pregnancy. I didn’t quite understand how to balance this pregnancy diet with the “cravings”. If you are all aware of that term. That means when mommy dearest wanted a hamburger, she WANTS a hamburger and not a stick of carrot (poor hubby)! I know we all have funny stories for a lifetime! So here I am ready to get you the information you need to set the record straight and…
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming Pregnant
Pregnancy is by far a wonderful experience for every woman who has had the opportunity to go through this journey. However getting to experience the good, the raw, and sometimes the not no pleasant side of pregnancy is actually one of the biggest milestones that any woman can face in their lifetime. Being pregnant can be compared to an adrenaline rush of emotions. Whether it‘s a time of fear coupled with excitement or a time of not knowing what to expect at each transition through the journey. Everyone however reacts to being pregnant differently. When I got pregnant for the first time, I was super excited but also fearful. The…
How To Control Toddler Temper Tantrums
I am not an expert on toddler temper tantrums. In fact, I am still learning how to manage this phase in my children as they get older. This is my dilemma, my oldest (6) tantrums a bit here and there, and I am able to control it, however, my youngest (4) still gives me tantrums that I don’t quite like one bit. In fact, it sometimes leaves me hopelessly wondering where did I go wrong as a parent? However, the truth is, I can see the differences of how to manage them when I myself step back and really look at what helps to make the situation better rather than…
