10 Free Printables for Motherhood
Schedule This mothering thing goes so fast. At the end of our journey, many of us will find that the moments we wished away, went by in a blink. How can we soak it up and appreciate it all in the midst of heavy seasons and long days? Let's dive in to learning about perspective together so we can do
Mom, do you need a time out? A few minutes to unwind? Don't feel worthy or that there's time to do it? Read this.
Living in a small space with kids I as great way to cut back and save money. You are able to live with less and still provide a great space for your kids.
What makes you different makes you great. Affiliate links included within. With all the movements active today, I’m very concerned that my son will grow up believing the lies of Satan. I want my son to know it’s okay to be different as long as it doesn’t go against God in any way. He will face challenges not only because he has apraxia and sensory processing disorder, he also has he lives a life for Christ. With all that said, I need to be very particular about the books I allow him to read. I was recently blessed by FrontGate Media with a complimentary copy of a book that teaches God-honoring truths about our differents in a kid-friendly format. What I Liked Most About the Book Beyond the God-honoring message, I also love the illustrations, the sentence length and the bolded key words. The illustrations are made up of beautiful colors and happy fun characters that catch my son’s eye. All the children are smiling, including mine. The sentences are short, which is perfect my the short attention span my son has. The book will also be a smart reading choice when my son is ready to read. Currently, we […]
Being positive means choosing to deal with your negative emotions and move on. Learn why it's necessary to deal with the negative emotions of motherhood.
Science is all around us, and we as a family believe that it is so important to help our girls learn as much about science as possible. We look for
I became a first-time mom at the age of thirty-five. While many of my friends were having children in their twenties, I was a late bloomer when it came to the parent club. Now that my son is almost four, those same friends have children who are graduating from high…
As a mom of boys my body has gone through a lot. With each pregnancy it seems like my body has changed more and more. Especially my bladder. Can you relate?
Help make movie night a success with the new Goosebumps 2 movie out on Blu-ray and DVD now. This movie is so much fun for
I forgot that even if life can suck, I can choose to live life more abundantly. Here's some doable ways how moms can inspire their heart and soul.
Do you feel like you are failing in EVERY area as a mom right now? Including your spiritual life? Here is why you should rejoice in your imperfections.
Working mothers perhaps feel the pang of losing those constant moments with their children the most. The specter of 'lost moments' can sometimes occlude the parent's ability to actually generate the kind of life long memories kids depend on for their sense of family, identity and security. When I was…
Do you take the time to relax as a busy mom? If not, you should begin today. Here's how to fit in a few minutes of relaxation each and every day.
I came up with The Ten Commandments of A Positive MOM, as guidelines to keep sane and positive through the ups and downs of motherhood.
Do you have a routine for your kids? If not, here is how to create one that works for your family and the benefits of having a routine for you & your family
They put my kid in a padded room at school, sometimes for the entire day. Because my son is violent. And, I think I'm ok with what the school did.
Do you sometimes feel Jealousy and Envy in motherhood? Get some helpful tools to dissolve your frustration and irritation about another mom's success.
In this post you can find nine breastfeeding essentials to go into a breastfeeding basket for the new mama-to-be.
Do you wish you spent more special time with each of your kids? Here's how you can make this individual quality time a regular staple in your days... Spending individual, special time with each child is important. This time helps us to get to know our children individually, to enhance our bond with them, and
A list of 10 hats I wear as a mother, although there are a ton more!
There are plenty of things that you can do to protect their health, but it is important to make sure you’re not being overprotective. They need to make their own mistakes and find things out for themselves, it is a natural part of learning. But as a mother, this just becomes so hard to do. Don’t be too overbearing, but don’t take too much of a back seat. It is important to remember that there are going to be things that will happen out of your control as well. So if you’re wondering what you can do to make sure you’re raising healthy babies, I’ve created a guide for you outlining some of the best things that you can do.
5 Practical Strategies To Ease The Stress Of Motherhood
Aromatherapy for Everyone is written to help you "discover the scents of health and happiness with essential oils".
Aromatherapy for Everyone is written to help you "discover the scents of health and happiness with essential oils".
Do you have a child who is constantly asking for a different coloured cup or plate after you've already served them? We've figured out a way around this.
5 Ways to Recharge Your Mommy-hood! My 5 tips on recharging yourself for mommy hood.
Do you want to follow the right path and purpose that God has destined for you? Then learn to harness your intuition in motherhood now!
I just got called a Super Mom yet again! I feel like ANYTHING but that! I stress that every time someone calls me that. I have things that fall through the
I came up with The Ten Commandments of A Positive MOM, as guidelines to keep sane and positive through the ups and downs of motherhood.
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by BBVA Compass in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own. Every mom has a load to juggle. Some moms
As I raise my children, I often think back to my own childhood. I think back to the times I was bullied in school, the way other people made me feel, the constant need to feel accepted. How I felt too skinny, too tall, too “ugly.” How body image played and still plays such a big role in our society. And it pains me to think my children may experience the same thing, especially my daughter. My goal is to raise confident children who know their value without needing the approval of others. But I still can’t help but be concerned about the skewed views society places in our minds on a daily basis. Today I’m back partnering with Affinitas to share a little about my plan as a mother to raise confident children. We live in a world where boobs are sexualized instead of being viewed as a means to feed our babies. There are expectations for the “perfect” size 0 frame. There are women trying to achieve a “thigh gap” or getting Brazilian Butt Lifts for a larger backside. And there are even contouring make-up kits specifically for contouring body parts instead of faces. Did you know you can contour your arms? Because I just learned that’s a thing. I keep getting emails about contouring my legs, and it’s taking all of me to not respond with W.T.F.? This HAS to stop. This constant need to change ourselves to fit society’s perception of perfection needs to stop. I don’t want my daughter feeling this pressure to look perfect. I want her to know she is perfect just the way God created her. That every single part of her is beautiful, and there’s no such thing as a flaw. How can there be flaws on such a beautiful creation? Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, inside and out. And I especially do not want my daughter feeling like she needs to impress any of the boys she will come across in her lifetime. I want her to have self-confidence and never feel the need to change herself for another person. It took me 21 years to learn that, and I met my husband when that finally happened. And you know what? I’ve never felt the need to change myself for him. Because from the start, he has always made me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world. And 9 years later, this still rings true. I want THAT for my daughter. But I know that is only going to start with how we raise her. And this doesn’t stop with my daughter. We need to raise our son the same as well. I want my son to understand that a woman’s body is beautiful no matter how it looks. That women come in all shapes and sizes, and there is no “perfect” way to look. When he gets older, I never, ever want him to make a girl feel like she is not worthy of being loved. And this starts by the words that come out of our mouths, the words we speak to each other and to our children. It starts with me watching what I say, and avoiding the “I feel fat” or “I look like crap” comments. It’s followed by my husband reinforcing beauty within instead of just on the outside. Our children learn from our words and our behavior, so it’s crucial that we watch our tongues. (Photos by Alicia Ann Photographers) Sweatshirt: c/o ILY Couture // Jeans: American Eagle (similar) // Shoes: Soludos I pray that if we pay close attention to this, we can break society’s views of perfection. Body image is such an important piece of raising confident children because of the skewed perspective society is placing on men and women everywhere. And we have to change it. If you remember my last post, Affinitas shares this same goal through their more powHERful campaign! Today we are giving away a set from their Gabriella collection that you see above to one lucky lady. Enter via the widget below! GOOD LUCK! One set of Lingerie from Affinitas Gabriella Collection
Each afternoon is played out exactly the same – he lunges in through the side door kicking off his running shoes, his ball cap gets tossed on the island, then he scurries through the kitchen as he drops his pants before he makes it to the privacy of the bathroom. I hear two feet stomp at attention and then
As a new mom sleep can be hard to come by....We recently started to incorporate a bedtime routine with our little one. With the added use of the Owlet baby monitor now mom have a little bit more peace of mind....and hopefully a little more sleep.
My son enjoys books. He enjoys hidden picture books more than any other kind. A day usually doesn’t go by without eyeballing a book of this type. He loves to find things (except for that lost shoe in his messy room). He was most excited to receive the complimentary copy of the book above from B&H Kids. This hidden pictures book is his favorite now. It has benefits that the other books do not have. Here’s a list showcasing why we love The Look & Find Bible Storybook: Each story teaches a true account from God’s Word. What better way to exercise his detective skills than through a Bible story?!? Each two-page spread only has one story. It is short enough to hold his attention. He can look at the busy and colorful scene that takes place within the story, as I read to him. The story page then opens up to formerly hidden) checklist of items to find in the scene. While the complete list is typewritten words, there are also picture cards for some of the items to be found (for younger kiddos). The pages are made for dry-erase markers. That checklist can be checked off as we find the […]
The change in season is a perfect time to start some new fall family activities and traditions! The family will enjoy celebrating fall indoors and outdoors.
Being a spontaneous mom is not an easy task but a challenging undertaking. Yet, it is possible to be "that mom" - here are some tips to help you out!
Having a summer routines means having a backbone to your day. Summer routines will save money, time, and energy. Summer routines are easy to plan.
Today I’m sharing some of the things I do to help him during allergy season along with what I always have on hand for those more unexpected allergic reactions
Today's culture views pride as badge of honor, but there's little place for it in Motherhood. I caring too much about what my kids behavior says about me. In reality I should can more about correcting their hearts than their behavior... Humility means I have to let them fail and learn as they grow.
Celebrating The Benefits Of Being A Single Mom
As a mom , you hear all the time about how you are supposed to have a "tribe". Yet, no one tells you what kind of mom friends this tribe should consist of. Click here to find out who all should be in your tribe, or which mom friend you are in your own group!
Are your mornings crazy busy and stressful? Here are 5 Tips to Make Your Mornings Easier - you totally got this!
Motherhood is one of the two most important jobs in the world. Everyday, giving everything that have to raise happy and healthy children. There ...
There’s nothing like becoming a mom to help you reassess your place in the world and your attitude towards life. It’s probably fair…
Our complete outdoor STEM activities guide is guaranteed to keep kids engaged and learning in the outdoors. Try these 26 outdoor STEM projects.
Sandy compiled a list of confessions from a working mom and others related to morning routine, bedtime struggles and just not wanting to adult. Read today!
Is your child headed to big-kid school next year? Are you wanting to know what your child should know before starting kindergarten? Check out this post with tips on preparing for kindergarten.
