Tag: Motherhood
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This too shall pass
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17–18 I want…
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8 apps every housewife and stay-at-home mom needs
As a new stay-at-home mom and housewife, I had a hard time transitioning from working outside of the home to 100% managing my home. I had always been involved in PTA and extra-curricular activities for the kids, and of course I did my fair share of cleaning, but for the most part I had no…
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Breastfeeding Tips & Tricks
If you are having a hard time breastfeeding let me first say this, DON’T GIVE UP! I gave birth to my daughter at 32 weeks. Breastfeeding a preemie is arguably one of the hardest things to face as a mother. They are tinier, more fragile, and less likely to latch on correctly (although that was…
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World’s Best Mom
Ah, yes. World’s Best Mom! Sorry to tell you, but she just does not exist. There is no such thing as a world’s best mom or even a perfect mom! We all try to be, and it’s tempting to not let motherhood get the best of you. If anyone’s like me, it’s hard to look…
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Creating a calm down corner
A few years ago, I created a calm down corner for my kids in our living room. It was the best thing I ever did. Both of my children have sensory processing sensitivities, and as such they are prone to behavioral disturbances when they are overstimulated or understimulated. I wanted to create a place for…
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Not According To Plan
It’s kind of funny how with your second pregnancy, planning all of the things that you want your birth experience to be, because you know better the second time around, you still end up shocked when it doesn’t go according to plan. My first pregnancy was so smooth; no complications during the pregnancy, I carried…
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My house is a mess, now what?
Your sink is overflowing with dishes, the mountain of unfolded laundry on your couch is getting bigger, and the toys you put away a thousand times have still somehow escaped the toybox. In other words, your house is a mess! You’re only one person and you shouldn’t be expected to do it all yourself, it’s…
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Let’s Talk About Mom Guilt
Shame. You let your kids sleep in your bed? Shame on you. You went back to work after only 6 weeks of maternity leave? Shame on you. You hide in the pantry to have just a moment’s peace? You don’t LOVE every second of being a mom? Shame. On. You. Sadly, this is the reality…
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Lessons of self worth from a 5 year old
My husband and I are planning our anniversary trip to Joshua Tree next month. We’ve been planning a trip for the last year, since we didn’t get to take one during the COVID outbreaks. Every year we take a trip just the two of us, and this year we wanted to “get away from it…
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It’s Ok, Nap Time Happens
My five year old has a saying, it may mean something different to us as adults, but I just now finally understood it. I have always tried to parent my children with acceptance, love and most importantly, grace. What I mean by that is when they mess up or make mistakes I always let them…
Magical Messy Mamahood 