Summer schedules can be drastically different from school year schedules. Here’s how
Tag: Self Care
Taking a Deep Breath
Our microwave died last night. I need to go get a new one. Among all the other things I had planned to get done today, adding that one things has thrown me for a loop. Time for me to take a deep breath. And then another one. Until I have the strange, yet familiar, panic somewhat under control. Again.
Learning to Rest
As a mother of young children it often feels as though we must be on guard at all hours of the day and night. And in a way that is the case. Waking or sleeping, those children are our responsibility. However, we need rest, sleep, food, and entertainment.
My kids are in school… Now what do I do?
What is a woman supposed to do when her all too independent children are out of the house from 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM most days of the week?
Self Care: How
Even confidence can be rebuilt when we routinely take the time necessary for our health, sanity, and at least one good hobby.
Self Care: Why
Nothing is one-size-fits-all, not even the amount of water people should drink each day to maintain healthy hydration. So, please know that what works for me won’t necessarily work for you, but it can be fun trying something different for a few days.
The Last Few Weeks of Pregnancy: Humorously Serious
The home stretch of a healthy, 37-42 week pregnancy can feel like an eternity. Unlike the mad dash misery of… Read more The Last Few Weeks of Pregnancy: Humorously Serious
If Mama isn’t at 100% She Can’t Give 100%
As moms we often think of ourselves as the ones who just take care of everyone else. But there’s one other person we usually forget to put on our lists. Us.
Motherhood Off Script 