I remember the pit I felt in my stomach the first day I dropped my son off at daycare and went back to work. It felt like I had cut my right arm […]
Choosing a daycare - Daycare & Child Care
15 important things to consider when choosing a daycare or preschool
Choosing a daycare or preschool for our little ones is a big decision. We want to make sure we are choosing a setting that is safe, developmentally appropriate, and high-quality so that we […]
Daycare & Child Care - Preparing for daycare - Transitioning to daycare
Daycare prep: Everything I packed to get my toddler ready for daycare
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on paid links in this post. When the time comes for us to send our kids to daycare, there may be a thousand questions […]
Organization & Efficiency
11 habits that help me stay on top of everything as a busy working mom
As a working mom, the number one thing I never seem to have enough of is time. In between the daycare pick-ups and drop-offs, the morning and evening routines, the household chores – […]
Holidays & Seasonal - Organization & Efficiency
Every monthly observance I keep on my calendar to stay organized for the year
Life as a working mom is busy. I feel like my schedule is always to the minute, jam-packed with one thing after the next from sunrise until sunset. It’s a constant rush – […]
Daycare & Child Care - Preparing for daycare - Transitioning to daycare
10 Things You Should Have In Your Medicine Cabinet To Prepare For Daycare
Having a toddler in daycare has its ups and downs. On the one hand, my son learns how to be independent, learns kindergarten skills, and benefits socially and emotionally. On the other hand, […]
Holidays & Seasonal
16 inexpensive teacher appreciation gifts for any occasion
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on paid links in this post. There’s no one quite like our kids’ teachers. They’ve taken on the task of caring for our little […]
Self-Care & Wellbeing
8 sleep hygiene habits that help me get a better night’s rest
Many working moms – myself included – with young kids suffer from poor quality sleep and sleep deprivation. There are good reasons why. Between the responsibilities of work and motherhood, it can be […]
Self-Care & Wellbeing
8 herbal teas that can help us relax and sleep better
A good night’s sleep is such an important part of our health and wellbeing, yet many working moms fall short of the recommended 7-9 hours every night. Actually, it’s not just working moms […]
Self-Care & Wellbeing
6 ways to take care of our physical wellbeing (beyond just diet and exercise)
When you think of physical wellness, do you think of yoga, salads, and fruit smoothies? Many of us do, and while those things are important parts of being physically well, there’s more to […]