Halloween is a wonderful time and it is my favorite holiday! I love all things costumey and decorations for Halloween are my favorite. I also love Halloween crafts. LOVE THEM. So here I am rounding up some super easy and fun Halloween crafts you can do with your preschooler when your local pumpkin patch is rained out like ours is this weekend. Glow in the Dark Sensory Slime Yesterday I decided ... Read the Post
Glow in the dark Sensory Slime & more easy Halloween crafts
Why Posture is an Important Asset for Confident Working Moms
Posture: A Simple Way to Boost Confidence Have you ever noticed how your body language changes according to your mood/inner state? Well, it is quite a natural human behavior: once feeling confident our body leans towards expanding itself, and we assume positions that can communicate this to the rest of the world, while feeling blue makes us cuddle inwards, to ... Read the Post
Tips for Managing Expectations as a Working Mom in an Overwhelming World
Working motherhood is not easy. It's not even on the same continent as easy. And so many of us struggle with mom guilt and have internal battles with ourselves over what we perceive we should be doing at all times. But ladies, we are our own worst enemy sometimes and the pressure we put on ourselves is too much for us to bear. So let's be realistic. Let's realize we can't (and should not) do it ... Read the Post
Why an organized Working Mom Wardrobe saves you time
One of the things that changed after having my son was my working mom wardrobe. Not only was my body different and carrying a different amount of weight than pre-pregnancy, but I was also breastfeeding. I needed a streamlined and simplified stylish mom wardrobe that was forgiving and gentle to my new mom body. Rethink your working mom wardrobe My clothing staples when I returned to work ... Read the Post
How to be more present with kids as a busy working parent
If you've been following along this series of 31 tips for working moms to find calm the chaos, you have read about being a mindful mom and finding gratitude at work. (If you haven't yet, go read them!) Now we're taking mindfulness to another level and focusing on our kids. How do we find the time and energy to practice present parenting with our kids as a busy working mom? It all comes down to ... Read the Post
The 20 Minute Practice for Stress-Free Work/Life Balance
Becoming a workaholic is very common and can sometimes even be expected. Many of us are working long hours, dealing with long commutes, and have very little time for our families. While this type of schedule can be handled on a short-term basis for a deadline, when it becomes the everyday practice it can be very draining and lead to burnout or stress-related health issues. It’s important to ... Read the Post
The Secret to Cultivating Gratitude at Work
Gratitude is a wonderful practice. Focusing our minds on what makes us happy, even the tiny things, can turn our moods around and help us find our bliss each day. We can often find moments of happiness even in the busiest days - a smiling child, a huge bear hug, watching your favorite show, or sharing a laugh with your spouse. If you enjoy practicing gratitude at home, you might want to bring ... Read the Post
Why Learning to say No is a powerful tool for moms
We live in a "yes" culture, where we are constantly expected to take on more responsibilities, more work, and continue to attempt to climb to the top. But with limited resources (time, energy, mental capacity for more load), saying yes to everything is not an option. So we need to learn to say no. But are you used to saying no? Let's focus on learning to say no! Why we have a hard ... Read the Post
How to make mom friends as a busy mom
Being a mom can sometimes be so isolating. At work, we can make friends with our co-workers, but we don't even have time to go to happy hour after work since we have to rush to daycare pickup. So sometimes we end up being a working mom with no friends. At home, well, tiny humans are not always the best company, and we crave adult interaction. Add to that being a military spouse, which means ... Read the Post
5 Podcasts and TED talks for Working Moms
Moms, we have arguably the most difficult jobs on the planet. Working moms, well we have two jobs, and that is what it is. It's hard, it's exhausting, it's something we love and want to hide from at the same time. Here are some amazing videos to help give us some motivation, to remind us that we are awesome and help us feel great about ourselves. The TED talks were actually part of this year's ... Read the Post
How to practice Mindfulness as a Busy Mom
Motherhood is heavy, it just is. We're mothers. We're spouses. We're also employees. We wear all the hats and while motherhood is all-encompassing, sometimes life gets downright exhausting. Have you ever thought about how to practice mindfulness for anxiety when life causes stress? Mindfulness is often a helpful therapy tool. That's why it is so important to consider the effects of mindfulness ... Read the Post
10 Ways to Change Your Email Habits and See Your Productivity Skyrocket
Who doesn't have an email address these days? Even my son has one already! I mean, we had to create something for him to use his tablet. But in this digital age, email can become a HUGE time suck. How many times a day do you check your email and get lost among the messages? Changing your email habits will help you raise your productivity. This post is part of our 31 days of tips for Working ... Read the Post
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