Balance is a HUGE question mark for parents. Your life just goes from having a gymnast's flexibility to the amount of space on coach on an airplane. Little people aren't as patient as adults can be, are fully dependent on us, and give no importance to our schedule. The younger they are, the more of…
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Parenting: A Two Way Street
We are in this together. The older I get, the more I tap into giving the benefit of the doubt. When facing situations, I try to separate my feelings from the feelings of the other person and recognize what we both have a right to do what is best. With parenting, I have taken a…
How Simplicity Helps Me Stay a Happy Wife and Mom
My husband and I were getting ready for bed one evening and he said, “Once I take my shower, I will pack my bag.” We were traveling the next day to visit his family. As he stepped into the bathroom, my mind started fuming. “So I got gifts, made the baby’s bag, replenished the diaper…
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Lessons From My First Year of Parenting
Growing up, my mom would always tell me that one day, when I had my own child, I would understand. Recently our cutie pie turned one, and my mom just told me, that one day, when I have grandchildren, I would understand. Will I? The student is never greater than the master, but we will…
Little Things Matter
Earlier today I was watching a video from my favorite beauty YouTuber, Emily. She is an ex-news anchor that is now a stay-at-home mom with three kiddos and a booming beauty and life channel. She has most recently had a series of migraines and explains how they were triggered by her need for productivity. She…
What Children Really Need
In a binging fashion, I have been watching episodes of "Hoarders" on YouTube. I remember watching the show on TV years ago and being so amazed at how people could collect so much. I am still in awe, but I now understand that it is a disease that is usually triggered by a trauma. It…
Thriving in Simplicity 