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Top Choice For Breastfeeding Products

Breastfeeding is fundamental in the growth and development of children. Breastmilk provides a wonderful supply of the necessary nutrients that a child may need as they grow to become more…

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    Preschool,  School Age

    12 Ways To Teach Kids Sight Words

    Donae / May 20, 2021 / No Comments

    You are probably at some point in time going to hear about sight words as your child progresses towards kindergarten and early literature readiness for reading. If you are not already familiar with the word “sight words”, then let me give you a brief definition of what sight words are and why they are helpful for the early stages of…

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    Life and Career

    Practicing Good Oral Hygiene In Kids

    Donae / May 10, 2021 / No Comments

    This is not one of my favorite topics to blog about, but I think it is necessary based on my experience with my kids, that I highlight the importance of helping your child to practice good oral hygiene, especially starting at a younger age. Growing up I was told as kids to brush my teeth twice a day, in the…

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    12 Movement Activities For Kids To Stay Fit

    Donae / April 30, 2021 / No Comments

    Maybe summer is fast approaching and before you know it, the kids are home FULL FORCE again. If you are like me, the preparation for keeping them highly engaged, with less screen time and more fun entertainment, will be needed to create the balance that our kids need. I am already looking at all the available options to keep them…

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  • Life and Career

    Benefits Of Self-care As A Mom

    Donae / April 19, 2021 / No Comments

    I can easily be frustrated as a mom, especially when the demands of childcare, homecare, and work or school get hectic. Yes, there are days I just want to pull the covers over my head and go drifting back to sleep in la-la land (thanks to my 5 am alarm clock kids, that rarely happens). What can I do though…

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    Packing Checklist For Traveling With Kids (free download)

    Donae / April 12, 2021 / No Comments

    There is solo traveling without kids… and then there is traveling with kids. When you get to the later stage of life, it’s going to need some well-needed adjustments, especially with kids. One of the most frequent concerns for many parents is what to pack while traveling whether nationally or internationally. I know it’s a lot of questions that I…

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    20 Tips For Traveling While Pregnant

    Donae / April 6, 2021 / No Comments

    Maybe you’re a first-time mom or a mom who has never traveled before while being pregnant. You are now considering travel, but unsure about what to expect. These tips I hope will help to ease your mind a bit about traveling while pregnant, and what to expect. I have traveled quite a lot during both my pregnancies and at different…

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    23 Side Jobs That You Can Do From Home

    Donae / March 28, 2021 / No Comments

    Are you looking to make an extra income monthly? Are you planning on transitioning from a full-time job or maybe you are a stay-at-home mom and want to do something that can help with finances in your household? Whatever the reason for needing additional income, the possibilities are endless. My goal is to trigger some ideas for jobs that you…

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    Traveling With Kids

    Donae / March 20, 2021 / No Comments

    Maybe you’re in the season of spring break and summer is also already on the horizon. What that means is that we are heading into the peak season of increased travel. Now that the kids are going to be out of school, many families are definitely planning where they want to take their family for a “long, well-needed no pun…

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    How To Manage Working While Being Pregnant

    Donae / March 7, 2021 / No Comments

    I didn’t get the memo of what to expect when working while being pregnant. In fact, the first time around, I had absolutely no idea what was expected of me as soon as I became pregnant. Yes, I do confess that I was somewhat terrified at first. My initial thoughts were, hey, can I do this? Will I be able…

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    Foods And Recipes For Extremely Picky Eaters

    Donae / February 26, 2021 / No Comments

    I wanted to challenge myself as a mom to find dishes or foods for picky eaters (what did I get myself into!). I can’t say that I was a perfect eater all my life. In fact, I was the pickiest of them all in a family of 5 with 3 siblings. My mom struggled with me growing up, trying to…

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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.

Have you ever heard of the saying "boundaries up"? Have you ever heard of the saying "boundaries up"? I have heard it so many times but in all honesty, it's true. We have to be aware of our own well-being at all times to be able to be more effective in interacting with others. You can't give from an empty or drained cup. You have to keep pouring into your own well-being then when you're full, you can easily pour into others. That's why when you're drained especially as a mom learn to say no more often than yes. It is needed for your sanity. ⁠
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As moms we don’t really get much time to ourselv As moms we don’t really get much time to ourselves when it comes to relaxing and not having mom duties on our hands. But thanks to @bestway_us for gifting us this wonderful Saluspa where we were able to relax the day away uninterrupted! 😇 @tryazon #Bestway #bestwayusa #saluspa #inflatablehottub #inflatablespa #tryazon
Self-care is essential for moms. We do need to con Self-care is essential for moms. We do need to constantly check in on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Do not neglect this basic principle. Otherwise, you will constantly be battling in a state of burnout and frustration. When you reach that state, you are of no help to the family you're called to nurture. So don't ever feel guilty about wanting to pour into your cup first before pouring into the lives of others. A healthy version of yourself is needed. ⁠
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2023 was really a good year for the books. We adv 2023 was really a good year for the books.  We adventured out to so many activities this year to name a few.Dali Museum
Tampa Bay art museum
Mosi (summer camp)
Firefighters museum (Tampa)
Great wolf lodge (Ohio)
Camelback resort (Poconos)
Amish country (Pennsylvania)
American Victory ship
Disney Typhoon lagoon
Monster Truck show
Heroes paradise
Glazer Childrens museumYes it was a busy year indeed and we can’t wait to see what 2024 brings us with adventures. Our first stop for the new year is my home town, Jamaica.Have a wonderful new year and I hope you all enjoy the time spent with your families!!!!#happynewyear #family adventures
There is absolutely nothing wrong with creating he There is absolutely nothing wrong with creating healthy boundaries in your life. I used to think that you have to put up with anything for the most part because it's the right thing or "Christian" thing to do. But I'm learning each day that it's rather not the case. Your ability to function at best is always going to triumph. If that means that you must guard your heart when positioned in toxic environments carefully, then that's what it will have to take to ensure your thriving at the end of it all. So be proactive about this and guard your heart at all costs. It's worth it!⁠
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We had a great time at Christmas games night with We had a great time at Christmas games night with family and friends! Thanks to @tryazon and @monopolygameofficial for gifting us Monopoly Knockout to try! This game is really a lot of fun. You get to play in rounds, taking turns sliding tokens and trying to land them on properties. At the end of each round, you’ll collect or pay cash based on where your tokens end up. It’s not only for grownups but also 8 years and older can play. It’s now a great addition to our games night collection for years to come! 🥰 #tryazon #monopolyknockout #monopoly #hasbrogaming #ad
Sometimes, I will often hit a wall in my "busyness Sometimes, I will often hit a wall in my "busyness" syndrome and then realize that I am going too fast and doing too much in such a short time.  When that happens, I have to take a step back and analyze my life, and my schedule and start to really prioritize the more important things, while removing the not-so-important things that can actually drain me, instead of helping me to create the balance that I desire for my peace and sanity for the long haul. ⁠
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Have you been to that point yourself? If you have, then you will also know that it's probably time to slow down and to strip your schedule of things that no longer need to be there. Being overwhelmed with life and balance does not have to be the case. Slowing down is much more productive for your life and well-being long term. ⁠
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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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