My husband (Brent) and I moved in together after three months of dating and were together for two years before we had kids. We started having kids three years before getting married. We didn’t go the traditional/by the book route but we have been together long enough to know some things. We have been through it all and made it through […]
Advice From a Stay at Home Mom During This Pandemic
A lot of you parents have suddenly switched gears to become stay at home/work from home moms and dads. You’re stressed and overwhelmed, I know. So, in light of recent events, this subject has been heavy on my heart. As a mom who has been staying home with her children for three years now I feel like I have a […]
What is Self-Care and Why Do We Need It?
With this covid-19 pandemic going on we all are stressing right now. Some are working from home with kids, some are out of a job, and some are in the healthcare field still working long hours. Whoever you are and whatever is going on, it is essential to take care of yourself both physically and mentally. As a mom self-care […]
8 Things to Do While Stuck Inside
Amid all this covid-19 quarantine mess many of you are stuck inside, some with kids and some without. By now you are probably bored and hungry. This can be a stressful time for many people. Instead of continuously watching the news and scrolling your feed, take a break and take advantage of this time you now have with your family. […]
Vision Boards and Why You Should Make One
We are only in the third month of the year so it’s still prime time to make a vision board. Don’t know what a vision board is or why you should make one? I’m here to help you! vi·sion board noun US a collage of images and words representing a person’s wishes or goals, intended to serve as inspiration or […]
6 Important Things You Should Discuss Before Marriage
“A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.” Pearl S. Buck Before jumping the broom you and your significant other need to be on the same page or have an understanding on a multitude of topics. Below I’ve touched on six of, what I believe, are […]
5 Things No One Tells You About Motherhood
While I was pregnant with my first-born, Jai’Marie, people would always tell me that it was going to be hard (being a mom) but no one ever went into detail. Over the past three years, almost 4, I have learned so much. 1. Sleep is a luxury and naps are a Godsend “Nap when they nap,” they say, but they […]
Morning Routine as a Stay at Home Mom
I don’t know about you, but I hate mornings. Probably because I don’t give myself time to really wake up, I just hop out of bed and go. I know, I know, I need to at least stretch first. Make Your Bed The first thing I do when I wake up and get out of bed is to make the bed. […]