Everyone needs a change now and then, but who has the time or money for something big and dramatic? Some blogs discuss quitting your job and traveling the world to add some spark back into your life. We know that it's not always that easy. Especially if you have a family and you truly need…
I'm fairly comfortable in my skin and not someone who feels the need to dress up or even wear makeup on a daily basis, but something funny happened when we daytime weaned Lucas: with the extra time and freedom that that change brought (and it was huge because he had nursed around the clock for…
Are you a mother looking for a job that will accommodate your work-life balance? Parenting requires an adequate balance of work and personal life. Having a flexible schedule means having more quality time with your family. Scrambling for adequate daycare can be a nightmare when you have to work long hours. There are quite a…
When you become a mother, your priorities change a lot. What is more, if you become a mother of many, you immediately understand that you need to reconsider your plans and do everything you can to spend more time with your kids. But, wouldn’t it be great if you could have a career while also…
When you’re a busy Mom, the idea of studying can be a daunting one. After all, you have so many things to do and think about, that you may believe that you’ll never have the time to fit it all in. How are you supposed to find the balance between your kids, your home life,…
After several months of trial and error, I finally feel as if I've made my bullet journal my own. Am I doing it "right"? Probably not. Is it working for me? Yes! Today I'm giving you a peek inside my bujo, but before I do that, I want to give you permission to jump in…
I've been a work-at-home mom since the moment I became a mom—by choice, by necessity, by calling. I've also known I wanted to homeschool my kids since I was 16 years old. Reconciling those two things has not always been so easy, though. Any homeschool mom will tell you that homeschooling is basically a full-time…
I talk a lot about respectful dialogue, listening to what others have to say, and living in the middle, so the title of this post might surprise you. Let me clarify: I think it's okay to believe the decisions you make and the way you do things is the best way for your family. Actually,…
You know how you can tell that you struggle with pride? When you're terrified to admit you are prideful because of what others might think. Ironic, isn't it? But that's exactly where I found myself for many years in my early 20s. I accomplished a lot in my teen years and early 20s, receiving more…
If you're just joining us, be sure to start at the beginning of the 31 Days to Your Goal series! We're exactly halfway through January, so no big tips today. Instead, I want to hear how you're doing! What progress have you made on your goal so far this month? Have you met any of…