Why do you think so many moms are blogging today? Indeed, one in five mommies of today has started a blog with substantial followers. Some think of blogging as a hobby for the duration of maternity leave, while others plan to monetize it as soon as possible. No wonder: when you are a stay-at-home mom,…
Mompreneurs are nothing to squawk at because they are daring, strong, and fierce. They do not let anything or anyone get in their way of achieving success. This is not to say they do not have struggles. Mompreneurs have a lot of struggles: Managing a household AND clients. Compromising sleep to finish work. Putting everyone…
Being a parent is expensive. Like, really expensive. In most families, you are going to be forced to live off a single salary – or at least a salary and a half, rather than the usual two. On top of this, you’ll have all the costs associated with a looking after baby. That means food,…
In 2015, I began bullet journaling. I didn't use my BuJo for daily or weekly plans, but I kept all of my vision- & goal-setting exercises, Bible study notes, and quotes to remember in one well-loved journal with an index for easy reference. That year I also fell in love with doodling and hand-lettering,…
In the 6 years since Sean sold his last business to become a stay-at-home dad (a season that is sadly ending as he launches a new interior paint & trims business), we've tried several different office setups—from various setups in the loft to work on the couch or at the breakfast bar downstairs. Although each…
We are steadily marching toward adolescence here, with one...two...three...four girls in quick succession. Our oldest is approaching her teen years and growing so quickly that I can't even pretend it's not happening! We've already had some concerns about scoliosis (although an x-ray put her curvature in the normal range), and I can't help but worry…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. From our house, the closest grocery store is 20 minutes away, and Dollar General is only 10 minutes away. This means that when we run out of an ingredient or need something quickly, we go…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hallmark Hall of Fame for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. We're always on the lookout for family-friendly movies. While our family enjoys a good animated film and going to the movies is one of our favorite family "dates," we also look for…
I've shared our philosophy about chores and allowance in the past, but I thought I would revisit the topic now that I'm the mom of three -- soon to be four! -- elementary-age kids and not a whole slew of preschoolers. For us, chores and allowance offer opportunities to teach the girls about responsibility, teamwork,…
The following post is from Tiffany of Mommy Goes Green: 7 Ways to Save Money on School Uniforms I'm getting ready to pack up this year's uniforms and thinking about next year's purchases as the school year ends! With two kids in a school that require uniforms, I’ve found a few ways to save money…