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 […]
Self-Care & Wellbeing
9 micro-breaks I take at work to help manage work stress and feel less drained
One of the biggest challenges that working moms face is finding the right balance between work, family, and our own personal needs. If our jobs are highly demanding, we might miss out on […]
Self-Care & Wellbeing
9 things I do at work to feel less stressed and have better work-life balance
Does how we feel about our jobs and our job satisfaction – our occupational wellness – affect our personal lives and work-life balance? You probably already know that it does. We’ve all had […]
Pregnancy & Maternity Leave
9 things that helped me get a better night’s sleep while pregnant and working
Trouble sleeping is one of the universal struggles of pregnancy. Trouble sleeping while pregnant and working a full-time job is a special struggle for working soon-to-be moms. Being unable to sleep while working […]
Pregnancy & Maternity Leave
9 things I did to prepare for pumping at work after maternity leave
Whether we’re first time moms or we are returning to new motherhood with a little experience under our maternity belts, we might be feeling anxious about pumping at work. Pumping has – and […]
Pregnancy & Maternity Leave
Elvie pump review – here’s everything I liked (and didn’t like) about the Elvie wearable breast pump
Returning to work after maternity leave can conjure up an intense mix of emotions, including anxiety, fear, excitement, or doubt. There’s already a lot to navigate when we go back to work after […]
Daycare & Child Care - Preparing for daycare - Transitioning to daycare
8 Good Things About Sending My Child To Daycare That Helped Ease My Mom Guilt
If you’re a new mom who’s about to go back to work, you’ve probably been spending crazy amounts of time researching daycare and childcare facilities and fretting about how you’re ever going to […]
Self-Care & Wellbeing
5 ways I limit blue light at night for better sleep
A good night’s sleep is essential for our well-being and overall health, but it’s often a luxury for working moms. There are lots of reasons we might miss out on sleep at night, […]
Organization & Efficiency
The 4-step strategy I use to organize my kid’s daycare & preschool art and minimize clutter
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on paid links in this post. Every week, my toddler comes home with a fresh batch of new artwork from daycare. Another adorable handprint […]
Holidays & Seasonal - Self-Care & Wellbeing
Winter Wellness Hack: Bright Light Therapy For The Winter Blues
Every winter, I notice changes in my mood – feelings of sadness, crankiness, low energy, and just… feeling blah. These mood changes aren’t severe enough to affect my day-to-day function, but they make […]