As a working mom, you might be having some trouble adjusting to your new role as a stay at home mom and/or a stay at home working mom during this time of social distancing. I've never done the math to see if I actually need to work to make ends meet, but it doesn't matter… Continue reading Working Mom Turned Stay at Home Mom During COVID-19 Social Distancing
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Tips for a Less Stressful Morning for the Working Mom
Morning sock meltdown. Rough phase, but we got through it! Whether you are going back to work for the first time after maternity leave or you have been back to work for years, the mornings can be stressful! As I was preparing to go back to work I talked through what I needed from my… Continue reading Tips for a Less Stressful Morning for the Working Mom
2020 Personal and Blog Intentions
I was watching a YouTube video by Ashleigh Nicole Wilson on her 2020 Goals that inspired me so much that I actually set some goals for myself this next year! (I highly encourage you to check out her video!) There is something about writing it for the world to see that puts some accountability behind… Continue reading 2020 Personal and Blog Intentions
No Daycare Guilt for Me!
Helped with sleep training/food transitions/schedule. Three of the things that COMPLETELY stressed me out when Ewan was born were sleep, food, and schedules. I was desperately trying to do the Babywise Method and ended up abandoning the method. We did , however follow through with eat/play/nap from the beginning which I think really helped Ewan… Continue reading No Daycare Guilt for Me!
What I Learned this Summer: 2nd Edition
We are six weeks into school! How did we get here so fast! I took all of June off and RESTED and got back into working out. It felt SO GOOD! I started going to the band hall 2-3 times a week in July to start to get things rolling for this year and we… Continue reading What I Learned this Summer: 2nd Edition
Paying off Debt as a Mom with Postpartum Depression
Paying off debt is hard, but it's every harder when you have kids and a maternal mental health disorder. It is possible, though! Know that you aren't alone in your journey. I am right there with you. Friends, we have paid off $98,903.36 (interest not included) in 45 months and have $23,321.64 left. Wow! It… Continue reading Paying off Debt as a Mom with Postpartum Depression
It’s OK to Buy a Size (Or More) Up!
Y'all, I'm sick of trying to fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes. I didn't just go up one pant size, I went up three! I walk into my closet everyday and see lots of shirts and pants that I can't fit into anymore, but I don't want to give anything away. I keep thinking, "But what… Continue reading It’s OK to Buy a Size (Or More) Up!
September Favorites
A couple months have gone by and it's time for another monthly favorites blog of things we have been enjoying! BabyFisher-Price Baby's First Blocks- This is Ewan's most used toy! We put the top on the ground and he tries to put the shapes in their correct slot. He can do the circle by himself! I… Continue reading September Favorites
What I Learned as a First Time Mom this Summer
Say it ain't so! Summer is over for me! We hit the ground running on Monday with summer band. As I think back on this summer, not only was this the first summer as a Mom, but because I am a teacher, I was a stay at home Mom! That being said, I don't know… Continue reading What I Learned as a First Time Mom this Summer
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having a Baby
I like to prepare for things and know ahead of time when things are going to change. Simply put, I don't do well with surprises. Babies are changing all the time, but knowing that a lot of change will occur is helpful to know. At least you are aware of it. There are a lot… Continue reading 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having a Baby
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