What is Impostor Syndrome you May Ask? Imposter syndrome, is a very real pervasive feeling of self-doubt, insecurity, or fraudulence despite often overwhelming evidence to the contrary. It strikes smart, successful individuals. It often rears its head after an especially notable accomplishment. For me, it was publishing my first book “Not a Picture Perfect Parent: …
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Don’t Buy That Elf on a Shelf, Here’s Why
If you have not introduced an Elf on Shelf into your house, DON’T DO IT! You may think it will be fun, but let’s think this through, mamas. Who’s going to move this Elf and be responsible for all the Pinterest worthy things that take a good amount of time, planning, and money to put …
COVID Brain or MAMA Brain?
How many of you second guess yourself as soon you get to the car? I do all the time, I had so much to remember before COVID, now I have even more to remember. Do I have my mask? Do I have hand sanitizer? Do I have my keys? Do I have my phone? I …
Setting Up for a Successful School Year
School is already back in session and your kids may now at home with you. You may not have planned for this, you may not be ready, but it’s going to be okay. Let me help you set your school year up for success. With plenty of options, including hybrid schooling, virtual schooling, homeschooling, and …
Gratitude List VS. the Good List – word hack
Writing down the things you are grateful for each night has been all the rage lately. I’m sure you’ve seen it popping up in journals and planners, not to mention gratitude books focused entirely on gratitude. I don’t know about you but when I hear gratitude, I think of BIG things like having a roof …
Christmas in July- Pro Mom Hack
If you stopped by my blog today hoping for some cute Christmas in July crafts, you came to the wrong place! I’m Just trying to save you some money by encouraging you to spend money. Here’s thing the thing friends, with five children I have had to find ways to cut costs wherever I can. …
We Made It Halfway Through This Year, Now What?
We cannot get a do-over for last 6 months, but we can take action and move froward in a positive actionable way. COVID-19 has impacted everyone in big, and small ways but how will you choose to move forward? These last six months sure have been a whirlwind but lets turn that whirlwind around. Today …
Helping Kids Cope With the World Right Now
There is a lot of heavy in the world right now. Not only has this virus completely changed the world, things just keep piling up. If ya’ll have been watching the news and keeping up on current events, you know exactly what I am talking about. It’s a lot for adults to take in, let …
A Simple Mother’s Day, With A Splash Of History
First, let’s talk a little about the origin of this day because learning new things is fun! England in the 1600’s “Mothering Sunday” was started on the fourth Sunday of Lent, it was an annual opportunity for Christians to visit their hometown church. Over time, it morphed into a day that children working afar as …
College Bound: Full time Campus Life at 14
While most 14 year old’s are getting ready for high school, my daughter, Alexis is preparing for her first year on campus at the University of Toledo as a full time student. Yes, that’s right my 14 year old is heading off to college this fall. She has always been a curious child, forever seeking …