Life and Career
Balancing it all with children. Whether a working mom or a stay-at-home mom, how are you keeping it all together?
10 Quick Ways To Maximize Your Time At Home As A Mom
As a mom, there is so much going on in your life that it can sometimes get overwhelming trying to figure out what to do each day and to also get the list of things done within a set period of time. I know what it can feel like when you have to juggle it all and still try to keep a positive look at life. There is so much of a high expectation placed on moms and it can sometimes feel intimidating to accomplish everything. It does not have to be that way, however. Maximizing your time and effort each day while balancing family life and work-life can be…
10 Time-management Tips While Working From Home With Kids
Managing your time while working from home with kids can be a bit challenging if not done properly and effectively. There may be two scenarios when working from home with kids. One may include a set schedule like a typical 9 to 5 scenario, while the other may be a flexible work situation, for example, Blogging. However, in both cases, whether structured or flexible, time management is key to ensuring that productivity is at its optimal best. I am going to provide some tips and tricks to ensure better management of time while working from home, especially with children. What has your experience been? Please feel free to ask your…
Decluttering And Organizing A Toy Room Or Space
Decluttering and organizing a toy room or space is not my favorite pass time activity I admit. I dread the thought of facing the numerous toys scattered all over the room or space that I have designated as a toy room. My kids continually get toys for birthdays, Christmas, nothing in particular, all-year-round and it may end up collecting in a mass pile of toys that become missing or are damaged, etc. So I have been procrastinating getting their toy room decluttered and organized since forever because let’s face it, “It’s a lot of work”. But I finally decided to take on the challenge (thanks to one more LEGO getting…
20 Fun Dating Activities For Parents With Kids
I can’t fully stress the need for dating in marriage and the importance of them to keep the relationship healthy, strong, and going. It also keeps the stress levels low as the demands of raising children can become so overwhelming sometimes that you do need periods of relationship rejuvenation to keep things going strong as you journey through life. Even if it’s just for an hour or two, pencil the date and times in and make sure to have it at least once a week to every other week depending on the family obligations. I know that sometimes when the cost of a babysitter is high or family or friends…
Overcoming The Hurdles And Struggles Of Motherhood
Moms work 24 HOURS in a day if you ask me. We are always on the run whether we are working moms, stay-at-home moms, working from mom, traveling moms, etc. Overcoming the hurdles and struggles of motherhood is nothing new. Everyone has a story to tell, and we are all on a journey of writing it. I took on the challenge of comparing what I or most moms struggle with in motherhood and decided to write about it and to share my own experiences as well. So how do we overcome the hurdles and struggles of motherhood? What has your experience been? Please feel free to ask your questions or…
10 Uplifting Mommy-Inspired Quotes
I am a mom of two (ages 6 and 7) and I completely understand what it is to be a mom and can totally relate with every mom out there, who probably has been through the same highs and lows of motherhood as I have. Whether a working mom, a stay-at-home mom, or a work-from-home mom, everyone has their moments of struggles and may often require moments to just breathe sometimes in the business of life. So my challenge is to encourage you in your parenting journey with my Mommy Inspired Quotes, which I hope will uplift your spirit and remind you daily of the joys of motherhood. So here…
A Mom In Need Of A TIME-OUT
It’s the hectic holiday session and the busiest time of the year, added to that is the already busy demands of being a mom. I can only imagine what mom is right now in need of a TIME-OUT. Whoever came up with the word time-out to discipline our kids, forgot to mention taking time-out as a mom as well. So let’s take this popular word and steal it a bit. Taking time out for yourself is essential, and helps you to remain focused and energetic for your kids as you go throughout your day. Time-out helps you to create balance so that you are not overwhelmed with being a mom,…
10 Self-Care Tips For Moms
Moms work 24 HOURS in a day if you ask me. We are always on the run whether we are working moms or stay-at-home moms. It seems like there is never enough time in the day to get everything on our pre-fabricated mental CHECKLIST accomplished. However, it does not have to be this way. We were never made to be ROBOTS. So how do we survive being a mom? Here are my 10 SELF-CARE tips that you can utilize to ensure that you have a “peace of mind”. Because if mommy isn’t happy, nobody is! Have you also found any tips that you could share? Please feel free to add…
7 Tips For Working From Home With Kids
Are you currently planning to transition to working from home and possibly with the kids? I know that prior to covid-19, that scenario may have looked a little bit different. However post covid-19, I have seen a transition with many families to the possibility of working from home with kids. Some may have transitioned the kids back to school while some may have decided to continue working from home while the kids are at home. Nevertheless, working from home depends on the type of job that is required to be accomplished while at home. A more flexible job that would allow time for frequent breastfeeding for example with a newborn…
Tips On Marriage Preservation After Having A Baby
Sometimes as we transition in life, especially after having children, our relationship can also evolve as well depending on our individual wants and needs. One of the things that I do believe we should always hold as important is our marriage, especially after a baby arrives. Many relationship problems occur after a baby arrives that can potentially cause marriage woes and if not dealt with earlier on can put a strain on any marriage relationship. A new baby requires more time and dedication along with additional stress that can bring its own problems. Moms can sometimes get soo caught up with the little ones ( I am so guilty of…
