5 Real Workout Tips for Exhausted New Moms
(This post is sponsored. However, as always, the opinions are all my own) (Realistic) Fitness Tips for the Newly Minted Mama As the mother of a 10-month-old and an 8-year-old, I know a thing or two about being an exhausted new mom. I’ve always envied those mothers who stroll out of the hospital looking perfectly toned, well rested, bright eyed and impeccably dressed and then remain that way through the newborn phase of infancy. Suffice it to say, I’m not that kind of mom. I’m more of the if-I-manage-to-get-on-eyeliner-I-call-it-a-successful-day kind of mother, and I have a similar approach to...
Kid Decompression: How to Help Children Relax
Ways to Help Your Child Decompress & Get Rid of Stress Just as we all experience stress in our adult lives, kids feel those pressures, too. Their days are filled with school, sports, activities and homework. They have to navigate the intricate dance of making and keeping friends, how to get along with their teachers, and to do their best in both their studies, as well as their other activities. So, kids need an outlet to decompress and relax, just like we do. How can we help our kids learn how to take some time to unwind from the...
Mother Approved Spring Cleaning Checklist
Spring Sprucing Tips You’ll Be Happy to Use Spring is a time of renewal and fresh starts – including for our homes. After the dark days of winter, it feels good to get a fresh clean-up of everything in our homes. However, we are busy moms, so we have to prioritize what is really important. Firstly, don’t save this tedious chore just for spring. By keeping up with the major chores in your house throughout the rest of the year, you will make “spring” cleaning much more manageable. After all, busy moms need any way they can to save...
Mom Necessities: What’s in My Purse
Bag Breakdown When you are a busy mom and your kids are out of diapers (Yay! No more diaper bag!!), your purse ends up being your go-to bag. While I have dreams of having a small, cute purse, I know that isn’t realistic because there are too many things I can’t leave home without. Because my purse is like my take-along desk, I’m here to share what I have in it with you. Wet One’s hand wipes – my friend who is a nurse in the NICU introduced me to these. They are a good balance between handwashing and...
Teaching Young Girls to Demand Equality
An Important Lesson in Raising Equality Driven Young Women I have a vivid memory of being in an elementary class one day. My teacher had a request over the PA system to send a student down to the main office to pick up a box. Well, any excuse to get out of the classroom and do something different was something any of us kids would want. So, all of our ears perked up. However, my teacher was not always fair. She asked any STRONG BOYS to raise their hand and volunteer if they wanted to go to the office...
