When it comes to Summer makeup for me lately, how much, or how little, I wear depends on the day and what’s on the agenda. Either way, I want to feel comfortable -- with no makeup sliding off -- and I want to protect my skin. Here are a few makeup tips and tricks for rocking that makeup and taking care of your skin in the Summer weather. (More tips and tricks can be found in last year’s post … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life of a Work-at-Home Mom
I’ve been a full-time work-at-home mom since I had my son in January 2017. Since then I’m often asked, “how do you do it all?!” I don’t really understand the question, honestly. I’m no different than any other mom trying to juggle multiple hats. Even so, I thought I’d share a sneak peek into my work-at-home mom (WAHM) routine and life. Because routine? I thrive on it! When we … [Read more...]
How to Change Your Child’s Mindset in Just a Few Minutes a Day
This article first appeared on Self-Sufficient Kids in December 2018. Affirmations for kids are a powerful way to help children develop a mindset of positivity and success. Here’s how to get started: My daughter and I were sitting on the floor putting a puzzle together. We’d done this puzzle of mermaids swimming with fish countless times before, but the detailed section could get tricky. My … [Read more...]
5 Quiet Time Activities for Preschoolers
As I write this, both my kids are upstairs in their rooms for quiet time. They're playing quietly. They know this is the time I use to write and get some work done while they have fun with some activities I personally put together for them. Are they always in their room? Heck no, especially the two year old. Even so, they often look forward to the “down time” of the day, and my oldest - … [Read more...]
Teaching Our Kids About Body Autonomy
My young children are still learning how to use their words to express how they feel. Often times they’ll simply react with a hit or a push when they get angry, rather than explaining to the other why they're upset. When that happens, I have a phrase I often repeat: “If we don’t talk about it, nothing will change.” I’ve been thinking about that statement lately as National Sexual Assault … [Read more...]
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