Every now and then I hear a song, a quote, or read something that totally stops me in my tracks. Or maybe it just sinks in and it's like in hearing it for the first time. Either way this is the message that has been battering my brain for days... There is Hope! This post was supposed to be all about an amazing little adventure we recently had (and I'll come back to that next week), but then I heard this song on my way home dinner with some friends and I knew that this was something that needed … [Read more...]
Saving Your Sanity This School Year: Round Up
It's that time of year again! Time to buy backpacks, pack lunches, shop for school supplies, and get back into a somewhat normal routine. I've teamed up with an amazing group of women to bring you some sanity saving tips. Get your back to school season started right with our amazing round-up of back to school posts! Here you’ll find everything from meal planning to travel safety and so much more! Saving Your Sanity Working Mom Life | Back to School Driving Safety Tips Link: … [Read more...]
Will you choose to Survive or Thrive?
How many times have you finally gotten all the clothes folded and put away to realize the hampers are full again? Or gotten all the kids down for a nap to notice that you can barely see the carpet through the mess on the floor? In those cases you feel like you are doing everything in your power to survive. For some of us survival is making it to nap time. For others it might be until wine o'clock! No matter the time, we just keep pressing on, sometimes barely staying afloat. The definition … [Read more...]
Letting Go of Perfectionism: Step 1
On my journey to becoming a better mom, being a Hands Free Mama, to managing my time better, and to balancing life, I've learned and re-learned a little about myself. I've learned that one of my greatest faults is that I am Type A through and through. Over the next few months, I plan to try to change that. By making small changes each month, I hope to let go of my perfectionist ways and embrace the season that I am in. My goal is to live in the moment, and letting go of perfectionism is the … [Read more...]
Why My Kids Are DIRTY and It’s OKAY
So, I have to admit that I am THAT mom. You know the mom that always has the rag-a-muffin kids in the grocery store or at the park. However, today I am here to tell you why my kids are dirty. But I am also here to tell you that it is OKAY! Before becoming a parent or maybe even after my first, I would see those moms out and about with their kids and think to myself, "I will never take my children out of the house like that." And that was true for... about six months. After having twins and … [Read more...]
Embarking on a Hands Free Journey
I am starting a new journey, a journey to become more hands free, more engaged, less driven by technology AND my to do lists. I want to be a Hands Free Mama! I've noticed over the past year that as my side hustles have changed and shifted, so has my attention because... I'm a hustler baby! My side hustles include: Early Childhood Special Educator working in Early Intervention (part-time) Teaching Preschool Teaching two Online Classes with CBBPlus (middle and high school) … [Read more...]
Me Time or Mom Guilt
The title says it all with this one ya'll. How many of you desperately crave 5 or even 10 minutes of peace and quiet now and then? But the moment you do get it, you are immediately overwhelmed with guilt. For me this is an ongoing struggle. There are days when I so badly want to sneak away for some me time as soon as my husband walks through the door, but immediately feel guilty. Some days it's because I know my husband had a hard day at the office. Others it's because I know the kids are … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Change Things Up This Spring
I am so honored to be a part of Celebrating Homeschool Moms hosted by ClassesByBethPlus. This event is dedicated to any and every mom that is schooling kids at home. For an entire week, ClassesByBethPlus is hosting prayer circles, speakers, and motivational posts to inspire and encourage moms as we wrap up this school year and spring into Summer. With Spring FINALLY here, there are so many ways that you can change-up your day-to-day routines to bring life and sunshine back into your … [Read more...]
