Self care. It’s something that gets thrown around a lot these days. Especially towards moms. Traditionally moms have been expected to prioritize everyone else first, while multitasking seamlessly everything that is on their plates. We know that is not a sustainable or healthy way to live, but it’s hard sometimes to break that mold. And in these uncertain times, self… Read More
Whether being a stay at home mom is something you’ve always wanted or it made the most sense for your family- we all want to make it the best experience it can be. So, how do we become a happy stay at home mom? Making a big change in your life can be difficult! And mom-ing 24/7 is a lot… Read More
How do you get where you want to be? I didn’t necessarily want to tell you my goals. Don’t take it personal. It’s not you, it’s me! 🙂 If I share, that means I have to answer to myself AND everyone else for areas where I fall short. That’s part of the journey though. Trying new things and sharing when… Read More
I’m not going to lie, I was not feeling optimistic when I started writing down people’s reactions to quitting my job and staying home with my kids. My expectation was that I would end up with a long list of negative statements and judgements. I realized afterward that this was probably my own insecurities and hesitation around the change. If… Read More
In the end, it seems like it was decided for me. Let me explain… I’ve seen many posts on how to afford being a stay at home mom, but in our situation it has been “How do you afford to still work?”. I guess I’ve always wanted to do it all. I wanted a family, but to also maintain my professional… Read More