Working moms, we do it all. And we are freaking exhausted! But one form of self-care is reading. Especially for me! So here are three fantastic books every working mom needs to immediately place on her nightstand TBR pile and love herself enough to read them. Or listen to the audio on your commute. You'll thank me later. Working mothers constantly battle the pull to do all ... Read the Post
3 Inspiring Books Working Moms Need to Immediately put on their Nightstand to-Read Pile
Gender-Neutral Moana Gift Ideas
Since my gender-neutral Frozen gift guide was well-received, I was asked to make another one, based on my son's second favorite song - How Far I'll Go. Maybe I should also be shopping for Moana toys for boys. The great thing about Disney's Moana is it has both a female and male hero, so there's something for everyone. Still, most of what I see are dolls so let's think outside these toys for ... Read the Post
Planning Ahead for an Upcoming Move or Military PCS
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. It has been about a year now since we PCS'ed to our new location. PCS means "permanent change of station," but in the military, permanent really is another word for temporary. My husband's assignment here is only a 2-year assignment, so the upcoming summer we will have new PCS ... Read the Post
How to Meal Plan, Simplified! Tips for Busy, Exhausted Moms
My next post is a guest post from Ashley at Budgets Made Easy. She is now a stay-at-home mom to three kids after paying off $45,000 in 17 months and retiring from being a police officer! Tips for Meal Planning Meal planning does not have to be a chore. It's quite simple once you get into a routine of doing it. It's kind of like doing your budget, it seems grueling at first but once you ... Read the Post
It’s Fall Y’all! Let’s Enjoy these Family Activities and Fall Foods
Fall is such a great time of year so my fellow Influential Mama Network bloggers have gathered together to share this ultimate list of fall fun! Make sure to check out all of the wonderful posts and get ready to enjoy all things fall! Easy and Fun Fall Leaf Tree Craft for Toddlers Fall is such an exciting time, and Pinterest is overflowing with cute toddler crafts. You just have to ... Read the Post
Tips for Battling Momnesia or How to Deal with the Mental Load of Motherhood
Inside: Tips for Battling Momnesia, or Mommy Brain. How to overcome forgetfulness and stay on top of your tasks. Read 8 tips for dealing with the mental load of motherhood from a group of moms. Sorry, my "mommy brain" made me forget. I'm sure you have heard this phrase too much already, but the struggle is real. The reality is that sometimes we have too much on our minds. But how do we deal ... Read the Post
Side-Hustle Series: What Does An Executive Coach Do?
What Does An Executive Coach Do? You may ask yourself this question when you’re considering some help with your career path. Before you commit to an Executive Coach in your life, you should be aware of what to expect. This post contains sponsored links. This article will educate you on what specific areas are addressed by an Executive Coach like Jaimie Sarah, and how to put them to work ... Read the Post
Easy Grandparents Day Toddler Craft: Make a Kitty Cat
Did you know that Grandparents day is fast approaching? It's often overlooked since Mother's Day and Father's Day is SO much bigger. But let's not forget these special people in our child's life! Grandparents Day Toddler Craft My parents have a cat. Ok, we have a cat too. But my parents? They have a Maine Coon. HE IS GINORMOUS! And my son loves him! So I thought it would be super fun to make a ... Read the Post
Gender-Neutral Frozen-themed Gift Ideas
Anyone else looking for Frozen gift ideas for kids? Me? I'm focused on gender-neutral Disney Frozen toys for boys, specifically. My little boy is absolutely obsessed with Elsa these days. It might be due to the fact they always play it at preschool, but either way, he always makes me have sing-alongs with him. I'm good with that :) Fun fact, he has to sing Let it Go before running up the stairs ... Read the Post
Things to do when you find out You’re Pregnant
Congratulations! You have just entered such an exciting time in your life! Pregnancy is such a roller coaster of emotions and hormones, but we all agree that getting prepared and making a plan helps us go through each stage. Now, do you know the first things to do when you find out you're pregnant? Best things to do when you find out you're Pregnant Get organized for pregnancy Start with ... Read the Post
Apple Counting Activity for Preschoolers
Here's a fun and easy fall activity that is perfect for back to school season for preschoolers. Apples are a symbol of back to school and the fall harvest, and bonus points that they are not pumpkins. We love doing simple and fun activities and crafts. You might have seen the easy fall leaf tree craft we did. We decided to try a simple counting activity that includes some fine motor skills ... Read the Post
My Simple Formula for Easy Dump Slow Cooker Dinners
As a busy, tired, working mom, I don't have time for this fancy pants cooking that some people do. I am all about quick, simple, easy recipes that I can just dump in my slow cooker, set on low, and go to work. I come home and magic has happened while I was away. Here I'm sharing a few of these super simple recipes that I always have in my meal planning rotation. The Dump Recipe ... Read the Post
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