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Self-care is one of the most important aspects of motherhood. Taking care of yourself allows you to properly be able to care for others.

Why Getting Rid of My To-Do List Has Made Me Happier

October 28, 2019 in Self-Care
I live my life by a strict schedule. My mantra was always “if you’re early you’re on time, if you’re on time, you’re late.”; sounds pretty straight forward right? And remaining on this strict schedule meant that I had lists for everything. Groceries, cleaning, errands, school stuff, my stuff, my husband’s stuff. I am a Post-It note,…
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I live my life by a strict schedule. My mantra was always “if you’re early you’re on time, if you’re on time, you’re late.”; sounds pretty straight forward right? And remaining on this strict schedule meant that I had lists for everything. Groceries, cleaning, errands, school...

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10 Activities to reach happiness

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Why You Owe Yourself At Least One Childfree Vacation

October 7, 2019 in Adventures At Disney, Motherhood, Self-Care, Travel

I have said it before, and I will say it again: Motherhood is not about making yourself a martyr. We are still individuals outside of the tiny humans that we helped create and bring into this world.  So often I see women wearing the...

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Realistic Ways To Make Self-Care A Priority Every Day

September 13, 2019 in Self-Care

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Instagram post 2194548841638189362_4152450831 I love having people over during the holidays as much as possible. (Ad)The last two months of the year allow us to really catch up with family and friends who are FINALLY able to get time off to visit. 
A plumbing disaster would be worst thing that could happen when company is over; but you know Murphy’s Law; whatever can happen will happen. 
Guess what? Last week sh*t happened, and was nothing short of embarassing! Because I want to save you the same embarrassment I had, I’ve partnered with Mr. Rooter to help ensure that you don’t encounter the same embarrassing plumbing mishap I did! Here are a few DIY plumbing tips to help you during the holidays:

Toilets: Make sure the bathroom is stocked with extra TP, soap, and a candle to eliminate unwanted smells. Make sure your guest know NOT TO flush baby wipes or other items that could clog it. If it does get clogged, make sure you use a quick repetitive motion and watch for water movement to indicate everything is all clear. To clean can mix 1 cup of baking soda with 15 drops of tea tree essential pol and 15 drops of lemon essential oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, scrub then flush. 
What about grease! We all joke about the coffee can under or next to the sink. Well it’s there for a reason! Make sure you always pour fats, oils and grease into a grease holder after cooling off. Likewise, never let starchy foods go down the drain, because they can turn pasty and clog it-a sink strainer should be in place to help trap food and debris. 
What are some tips that you use to make sure your plumbing is in tip top shape during the holidays? #MrRooter
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#ABMatHome #MyHouseBeautiful #homeimprovement #diyideas #projectoftheday #pinterestwin
Instagram post 2193692324882421593_4152450831 2020 is the year of no nonsense.
Instagram post 2193194824886476228_4152450831 #ad There’s no better way for my husband and me to start the holiday season than by getting our home ready for holiday cheer! The hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, long work hours and five kids have us wanting to have moments like this. We love to decorate our home, and we love anticipating the smiles on our kid’s faces when they walk in the door to see the house is officially ready for Christmas!
Do you know what else we are craving? We’re craving a Joy Night In! 
Campbell’s® Chicken Noodle Soup is just what we need to make this night even better! We can spend a guilt-free evening prepping the house, with a feel-good comforting meal! Another major plus for our evening? Aaryn loves @campbells Chicken Noodle Soup as well! Our Joy Night In just turned into one major parenting win! #joynightin #campbells http://bit.ly/34U9PG6
Instagram post 2193054120649578714_4152450831 Toys are a rare commodity in our home. With five kids we are very intentional about the products that we buy. We try to limit the amount of plastic toys they receive and the amount of toys they get in general. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We’ve always asked that when people buy them gifts, buy things they need, like tooth brushes, socks, underwear, clothes. Of course some people give me weird looks; However, I know what my children love to play with and it’s always been my thought that I don’t want anyone to waste money on something they won’t like. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I learned very early on to pay attention to their individual interests throughout the year and make a note about the types of toys excite them and which ones dont. For the last ten years I haven’t missed a beat yet. How do you Handle gift giving/receiving? Do you give people preferences or just accept whatever they buy?
Instagram post 2192167261762937315_4152450831 I love to shop, and so does my teenage daughter. As she prepares to take the SAT this weekend, I’ve noticed how “stressed” she has become, even though she denies it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’ve tried to tell her that I get it, you want to get into the perfect college, have the perfect career and the perfect life. There’s nothing wrong with wanting it, and even putting in the hard work to do it. But what happens if there is a set back? How can you handle it emotionally/mentally/physically? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As much as I want her to succeed I want her to be happy and stress free. I told her looking for the right college is like shopping. Of course you’ll find the perfect one that you think fits you to a tee, but when you get in front of a mirror, something is just not quite right. You aren’t sure what, you know it looks good on paper and you, but it just doesn’t feel right. Do you continue with the purchase knowing you’re only semi happy or do you move on? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’ve tried to let her know that it’s okay to keep your options open. Don’t put all of you eggs in one basket. And most importantly; don’t stress. The right school and program is out there waiting for you. You just have to keep shopping.
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Instagram post 2191552714630267066_4152450831 Getting my 11yo son to read has been quite a task! For him it was about finding the right books, but I wanted to expose him to a variety. So he and I made a compromise and this is where @owlcratejr came in! Each month this a themed book box for middle grades and each one so far has been something that he is in love this! This months box features parallel worlds!
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Instagram post 2194548841638189362_4152450831 I love having people over during the holidays as much as possible. (Ad)The last two months of the year allow us to really catch up with family and friends who are FINALLY able to get time off to visit. 
A plumbing disaster would be worst thing that could happen when company is over; but you know Murphy’s Law; whatever can happen will happen. 
Guess what? Last week sh*t happened, and was nothing short of embarassing! Because I want to save you the same embarrassment I had, I’ve partnered with Mr. Rooter to help ensure that you don’t encounter the same embarrassing plumbing mishap I did! Here are a few DIY plumbing tips to help you during the holidays:

Toilets: Make sure the bathroom is stocked with extra TP, soap, and a candle to eliminate unwanted smells. Make sure your guest know NOT TO flush baby wipes or other items that could clog it. If it does get clogged, make sure you use a quick repetitive motion and watch for water movement to indicate everything is all clear. To clean can mix 1 cup of baking soda with 15 drops of tea tree essential pol and 15 drops of lemon essential oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, scrub then flush. 
What about grease! We all joke about the coffee can under or next to the sink. Well it’s there for a reason! Make sure you always pour fats, oils and grease into a grease holder after cooling off. Likewise, never let starchy foods go down the drain, because they can turn pasty and clog it-a sink strainer should be in place to help trap food and debris. 
What are some tips that you use to make sure your plumbing is in tip top shape during the holidays? #MrRooter
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.
.
.
#ABMatHome #MyHouseBeautiful #homeimprovement #diyideas #projectoftheday #pinterestwin
Instagram post 2193692324882421593_4152450831 2020 is the year of no nonsense.
Instagram post 2193194824886476228_4152450831 #ad There’s no better way for my husband and me to start the holiday season than by getting our home ready for holiday cheer! The hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, long work hours and five kids have us wanting to have moments like this. We love to decorate our home, and we love anticipating the smiles on our kid’s faces when they walk in the door to see the house is officially ready for Christmas!
Do you know what else we are craving? We’re craving a Joy Night In! 
Campbell’s® Chicken Noodle Soup is just what we need to make this night even better! We can spend a guilt-free evening prepping the house, with a feel-good comforting meal! Another major plus for our evening? Aaryn loves @campbells Chicken Noodle Soup as well! Our Joy Night In just turned into one major parenting win! #joynightin #campbells http://bit.ly/34U9PG6
Instagram post 2193054120649578714_4152450831 Toys are a rare commodity in our home. With five kids we are very intentional about the products that we buy. We try to limit the amount of plastic toys they receive and the amount of toys they get in general. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We’ve always asked that when people buy them gifts, buy things they need, like tooth brushes, socks, underwear, clothes. Of course some people give me weird looks; However, I know what my children love to play with and it’s always been my thought that I don’t want anyone to waste money on something they won’t like. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I learned very early on to pay attention to their individual interests throughout the year and make a note about the types of toys excite them and which ones dont. For the last ten years I haven’t missed a beat yet. How do you Handle gift giving/receiving? Do you give people preferences or just accept whatever they buy?
Instagram post 2192167261762937315_4152450831 I love to shop, and so does my teenage daughter. As she prepares to take the SAT this weekend, I’ve noticed how “stressed” she has become, even though she denies it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’ve tried to tell her that I get it, you want to get into the perfect college, have the perfect career and the perfect life. There’s nothing wrong with wanting it, and even putting in the hard work to do it. But what happens if there is a set back? How can you handle it emotionally/mentally/physically? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As much as I want her to succeed I want her to be happy and stress free. I told her looking for the right college is like shopping. Of course you’ll find the perfect one that you think fits you to a tee, but when you get in front of a mirror, something is just not quite right. You aren’t sure what, you know it looks good on paper and you, but it just doesn’t feel right. Do you continue with the purchase knowing you’re only semi happy or do you move on? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’ve tried to let her know that it’s okay to keep your options open. Don’t put all of you eggs in one basket. And most importantly; don’t stress. The right school and program is out there waiting for you. You just have to keep shopping.
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#letthekids #instamom #pixel_kids #runwildmychild #myhonestmotherhood #motherhoodthroughig #wildandfreechildren #readtoyourkids #mumsofinstagram #mumlife #motherhoodlens #momcommunity #momentsinmotherhood #watchthemgrow #momlifeisthebestlife #moments_of_mom #justmomlife #messy_motherhood
Instagram post 2191552714630267066_4152450831 Getting my 11yo son to read has been quite a task! For him it was about finding the right books, but I wanted to expose him to a variety. So he and I made a compromise and this is where @owlcratejr came in! Each month this a themed book box for middle grades and each one so far has been something that he is in love this! This months box features parallel worlds!
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#ilovereading #bookcommunity #bookaddiction #bookobsessed #goodreads #instabooks #bookblogger #readersofinstagram #ireadya #youngadult #yareads #yalovin #booklife #bookstagrammer #bookaholic #instabook #booknerd #booklover #bookphotography #bookworld #greatreads #toread #becauseofreading #booksofinstagram⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#kidlit, #mgbooks, #kidsbookstagram, #bookishplay, #kidslovebooks, #readingisfundamental
Instagram post 2190432386470485516_4152450831 AD: I have used to always look forward to visiting my grandparent's home during the holidays and experiencing my grandmother's amazing cooking! Even though they are no longer here, I love that I am able to carry on the tradition of being able to share her amazing dishes with my husband and children, and in hopes that one day I can pass on the secret recipe box to my son and daughters! I want to know about your favorite holiday traditions! I've partnered with @FoodLion to share my favorite memory, now let's hear yours! Let me know in the comments how you celebrate and some of your favorite memories! https://izea.it/asBXwfG #OurHome #MakeMoreMerry
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