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Mom Encouragement: Motivation for the Mentally Exhausting Days

As a mom, there are days you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. I’ve been there many times – those moments when exhaustion takes over, everything seems to be going wrong, you feel like you can’t take on anything else, and you’re running on empty. It’s during these…

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27 Brilliant New Mom Tips for Surviving the Newborn Phase

Welcome to the wild, wonderful world of motherhood! If you’re reading this, congratulations on your new bundle of joy. As a mom of two, I know firsthand how overwhelming those first few weeks and even months can be. The sleepless nights, endless feedings, and constant diaper changes can make you feel like you’re barely keeping…

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Completely Change Your Life With the Fair Play Method

In the daily chaos of modern motherhood, finding a balance between household responsibilities, work, and personal time can feel impossible. The constant balancing act due to the mental load of motherhood can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and with little time for ourselves. Can you relate? What if there was a way to distribute household…

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Mental Load of Motherhood: Coping When You’re Overwhelmed

Motherhood is a journey filled with joy, love, and countless beautiful moments. But let’s be real—there’s also an overwhelming mental load of motherhood. From managing household chores to juggling kids’ schedules to getting through your morning routine checklist and evening routine checklist, it often feels like there’s no end to the responsibilities. If you’re like…

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The Essential Hospital Bag Checklist: What I Actually Used!

Preparing for the arrival for a new baby is both exciting and overwhelming. Packing the hospital bag can be especially overwhelming! I remember spending hours scrolling Google for newborn baby essentials, as well as the perfect hospital bag checklist, only to end up with a suitcase full of items I never even touched. I even…

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21 Genius Mom Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

We all know that being a mom is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles out there. Between juggling work, family, and personal time, it sometimes feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day. But don’t worry, there’s hope! In this blog post, I’m excited to share some of my favorite “mom hacks”…

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How to Be a Fun Mom (when you feel overwhelmed)

Being a mom is one of life’s greatest joys but let’s face it… It can also be downright exhausting and overwhelming! Between juggling schedules, managing household chores, and trying to keep everyone happy and healthy, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of daily life. But amidst the chaos, there’s something magical about…

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Words of Advice for New Mothers: What I Wish I Knew at the Time

Becoming a mother is one of life’s most profound experiences. It’s an experience filled with love, joy, and excitement. However, the journey of motherhood can also be daunting, filled with uncertainties and challenges. From sleepless nights to the overwhelming responsibility of caring for a tiny baby, it’s natural to seek words of advice for new…

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How to Replace Shoulds and Musts With More Helpful Thinking

Parenting is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and an endless stream of advice and comparisons. These pieces of advice, comparisons, or motherhood myths cause “shoulds” and “musts” to run through our heads. We encounter thoughts like “You should do this”and “You must do that”. While these directives may come from a place of concern,…