Typically when we talk about self care it’s centered around our physical bodies or relaxing & quieting our minds. But part of taking care of ourselves is also keeping our minds sharp! That’s easier than ever now that everything is readily available right online (or our tablets, or our phones, or basically anywhere that has […]
How Working Moms Handle House Cleaning
I work full-time so every weekday feels like a mad dash to get things done. Chores always fall to the back burner. Cleaning the house feels impossible. We wake up at 6 am, go through the whole morning routine; make lunches, pack bags, fill water bottles, doggie daycare drop off, then daycare drop off, and […]
Screen Time: The Good, The Bad, The Conclusion
As moms, we’re always struggling with the right answer. Should I breastfeed or bottle feed? Should we co-sleep? Is it too early for a toddler bed? Is she making enough eye contact? How many words does she say now? We never stop worrying about what we should be doing or should not be doing. Everyone […]
Wherever You Are, Be All There
So simple, yet so profound. Our minds seem to always be traveling back to the past or toward the future. We usually aren’t 100% present in any moment. And that’s really not a good thing. Our lives are made up of moments so if we really want to enjoy each day, we must savor each […]
How to Help Yourself Out of a Funk & Get Motivated
Take your break first. This Sunday I could not get motivated. I didn’t want to clean, I didn’t want to do laundry, or prep food for the week. Luckily my husband was on the same page so we sat on the couch, watched movies, and played games with our kids. It was awesome But now […]