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    Chic 40th Birthday Party Ideas

    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, however, didn’t stop me from putting my thinking cap on and throwing my ideas together to come up with a low-budget chic 40th birthday party that I would love. Now I also had the option to have it done at a venue or planned by my event planner aunt, but…

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    July 3, 2022 / No Comments

    I am at it again! This time it’s not for a kids’ birthday party but rather for an adult birthday party. I get to once again put my creative thinking cap on and plan another momentous occasion in my family. This time it’s hubby’s turn. Hubby just turned 40! Can you believe it? It was not so long ago that I planned a 30th birthday party and now I am back at it again for the 40th. I wanted to plan a surprise birthday party for him at home with some of his closest friends and family. I wanted to incorporate a theme that was unique to him from his…

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    How To Self-Promote Your New Book

    January 21, 2022 / No Comments

    I just self-published my first book. Do you know what I did? I just thought that you sit back, relax and let the book sales start coming in. Boy was I wrong! It took me a while to understand that there is more to just self-publishing a book. You also have to market the book to the correct individuals, in order to get your books in the right hands. That takes some time to do. However, it’s needed in order to see your book progress and reach its potential audience. Here are a few tips that you can use to self-promote your new book and get your book to the…

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    How To Self-Publish A Book

    January 14, 2022 / No Comments

    I just self-published my first book! I am not a “guru” as yet, since this is my first book. However, I had to write this blog post to encourage you as moms, wives, daughters, and sisters, to not hide your need to write your story or something that you want to share with the world. Writing I agree may look intimidating at first, but to be honest with you, it’s the fear that keeps most of us hidden behind our gifts and talents. I am here to encourage you to write and truly express yourself; if that is your talent. Have you always wanted to write your own book? Let…

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    How To Make Your Own Custom Family T-shirts

    January 1, 2022 / No Comments

    Here’s another DIY project I did to make my own custom family t-shirts that I was able to get done without spending a lot of money. My family is heading to Disney World! We are so excited as it’s the kid’s first time going to Disney. I fondly remember my first time at Disney when I was about their age. It was so much fun seeing and experiencing everything. Now they get to have fun as well, just like I did. So of course, I envisioned us all wearing Mickey Mouse T-shirts with our names on them. I first went to see where I could get them done for a…

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    October 28, 2021 / No Comments

    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…

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    July 23, 2021 / No Comments

    Have you ever heard of sensory bins? If you haven’t, then let me introduce you to a super, cool, and amazing activity that you can do with your kids which is not only for fun but also for engagement and developmental play. Sensory bins are created with stimulatory objects that may include items such as sand, dirt, water beads, etc. Sensory bins are very good for: It is definitely a winner for screen-free access! To read more about this, visit my blog post on: Have you also found any ideas for sensory bins that you could share? Please feel free to add to my list, or ask your questions or…

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    If you are like me, I am always planning a birthday party for my sons as the years go by. I like to create memories but let’s confess it. Birthday parties can get pretty expensive really quickly if you are not careful, especially when planning a kids’ birthday party on a budget. Both my kids had a 1st birthday party at an event space. My eldest had his birthday at The Florida Aquarium, while my youngest had his birthday at the Glazer Children’s Museum. They were hefty-priced birthday parties that I splurged on for their first birthday, but don’t think I want to repeat that every single year. So, here…

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    How To Make A LEGO Table From IKEA LACK Center Table

    January 21, 2021 / No Comments

    As promised, I wanted to give you the instructions on how to make the LEGO table I did for my kid’s toy room makeover (Decluttering and Organizing a Toy Room or Space) and the items that I used to create it. My kids 4 and 5 are already LEGO fans. They love creating and building with LEGOS. I love that it helps them with creativity and as such, I really try to expand their interest in this toy. My eldest son already wants to be an engineer, which is quite surprising because he already knows what he wants to do. He is always trying to figure out how things work,…

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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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