Every winter, I notice changes in my mood – feelings of sadness, low energy, and just… blah-ness. It doesn’t feel severe enough to affect my day-to-day function significantly, but it’s definitely noticeable and […]
Holidays & Seasonal
How I got the perfect pictures for my baby’s first photos with Santa
For many families who celebrate Christmas, taking the kids to get photos with Santa is a yearly holiday tradition. It’s a seasonal staple, up there with decorating the tree and watching Christmas movies. […]
Holidays & Seasonal - Self-Care & Wellbeing
7 ways I manage the holiday blues when the holidays get too hectic
The holidays can be a joyous time, but let’s be real – it’s not all silver bells. The season can actually be pretty stressful with all the new demands and expectations we have […]
Pregnancy & Maternity Leave
How gentle sleep training helped my baby sleep through the night (and saved my sanity)
If you’re a working mom with a baby who won’t sleep through the night, I know exactly how you feel. It feels like a never-ending cycle; we’ve been through a long day at […]
Self-Care & Wellbeing
10 self-care items under $50 I use on the regular to manage working mom stress
Self-care – it’s the one thing working moms really could use more of but never seem to have enough time for. Juggling work, family responsibilities, and our own personal lives is tough, and […]
Self-Care & Wellbeing
7 ways I practice gratitude to manage working mom stress
Being working moms means we’re always trying balance it all – our jobs, our family responsibilities, and our personal lives. The constant balancing act is tough, and it’s normal to get pretty stressed […]
Daycare - Preparing for daycare - Transitioning to daycare
Surviving daycare syndrome: 7 tips for dealing with constant sickness during the daycare transition
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on paid links in this post. Sending big hugs to all the working moms who are about to enroll (or recently enrolled) their babies […]
Holidays & Seasonal
12 simple at-home activities to do with toddlers in the winter
As winter approaches, early sunsets and cold breezes means we can’t spend as much time outdoors as we used to. The days of letting our toddlers run wild outside to burn off all […]
Self-Care & Wellbeing
A holistic approach to wellbeing: the 6 dimensions of wellness
What does the word wellness or well-being mean to you? Perhaps it means having good physical health – you eat well and exercise regularly. Maybe for some it means having a strong spiritual […]