Mindful Living For The Modern Mom
September is Self-Improvement month and I think it is the perfect time for it! If you're a parent, the kids are back in school and the craziness of summer is finally over. It's also early enough that the obligations that come with the holiday season haven't started yet. It gives us a perfect opportunity to reflect and take time to focus on ourselves.
If you are or have been the parent of a toddler you likely know how frustrating potty training can be. I am a firm believer in the child letting you know when they are ready and not pushing it. These tips are what worked for our child. Every child is different and has different needs. Your job is to give them the tools and freedom to figure it out on their own.
When Winter starts to fade and every now and then a day pops up with sunshine and slightly warmer weather I start getting the itch to throw open the windows and knock down the cobwebs! Is there anything more satisfying then kicking the doom and gloom of winter out of your house with a good scrub and purge?
Tips to get your toddler to eat! As parents of toddlers everywhere know, they can be extremely picky. Sometimes they even refuse to eat something you know they like.
It is the time of year where we all rededicate ourselves to eating healthier! Take these steps to help you make it easier to incorporate healthy choices into your everyday life.
Covid-19 has forced many of us into our homes where we struggle to balance home life and work life in a whole new way. 5 Top Tips for working from home in the best possible way!
Moving can be stressful... Trust me I know! We are currently moving out of our first home and into our (hopefully) forever home! While we are excited to be taking this next step in our family journey, the process is less than appealing. Between a lazy loan officer, an unresponsive appraiser and impatient sellers, getting into our new house has been one frustration after another.
I am surrounded by creative minded loved ones and then there is me... I am analytical minded (hence the career choice of accounting) but have always longed to have creative talents. I've always been too insecure about trying creative activities to actually put myself out there. BUT NO MORE!! I've realized that it doesn't matter if anyone else thinks what I do is good or not. The only thing that matters is that I have fun doing it and am proud of what I accomplish!
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