August 21, 2022
Bringing your Best self to a Relationship
If you haven’t heard, Psychology Today has released a study stating that men in the 30-50 age range are increasingly lonely and struggling to find partnerships. Which means, by default, there are probably more single women in this demographic then there has been in a long time. Overall, women are tired of being in relationships with partners who haven’t done the work to become the best versions of themselves. So, if we, as women are going to demand this from our partners, we must be practicing what we preach. How are you bringing your best self to a relationship?...
August 17, 2022
Best Gifts for Teachers
Oh! It’s that time again!! Back to school time! The most wonderful, yet stressful time of the year. This is my second year as a school nurse, so I’m starting to really see how much they put into a great experience for our kiddos. I know it’s common to get them gifts at the end of the year, or maybe for their birthday, but have you ever done a Back-to-School gift? Or a just because gift? Trust me, it goes a long way to feel appreciated and thought of! Here I have compiled a list of the best gifts...
July 30, 2022
5 Ways to Prepare for a Spouse
The season of singleness can be hard. It can be lonely and feel like it will never end. It’s easy to get caught up in the feelings of solitude and waiting, whether that’s for a short season or for your entire life. But this time can be a wonderful gift. How amazing to have years of your life to be able to prepare for your future and do things that truly make you happy. If your future relationship goal is marriage, there are some things you can do to help prepare you for that. Ultimately, these are things are...
June 24, 2022
5 Tips to Fight Single Parent Burnout
Are you snapping at your kids more than usual? Feeling emotionally and mentally exhausted? Not able to see a light at the end of the tunnel? You may have parental burnout. It’s actually pretty common, and as a single parent, the likelihood that you could develop burnout is much higher than having a partner to help alleviate some of the stress. We’ve all been there. Exhaustion, anxiety, being overwhelmed. Clothes all over the house, the kitchen is a mess, and kids screaming. Some days are hard…. some seasons are hard. It is so important that we, as parents, prioritize...
May 30, 2022
Changing the Way You Think
I recently read the book, Think Like a Monk, by Jay Shetty and found it to be really good. There are so many principals that apply to any person, in any stage of life, that I decided to write a summary post for you. Definitely take the time to read or listen to this book, but in short, here’s what I learned. I promise it will change the way that you think. Quality > Quantity This is in regard to relationships, experiences, time, and basic functions like sleeping and eating. Focus on what the author calls “single tasking” in...
May 9, 2022
How to Make the Most of Summer
It’s almost that time…Summer! Summer is such a great time for families. School is out, things are open, and there’s so much opportunity! I’ve compiled a great list to help you take full advantage and have the best summer ever. Don’t you want to make the most of summer with your kids? Head to the Library There’s literally nothing I love more than the local library. If you live in a decent sized town, you probably have a great library system where you live. Ask for the calendar-most libraries have one-and pick out a few activities for your family....
May 1, 2022
4 Things I Gained from Divorce
My life wasn’t over…..It was just beginning! I remember the exact moment that I knew my marriage was over. My husband had been pulling away for a while, working a lot of overtime, and telling me he was struggling. I was scared, confused, and lost, but I believed we could move past whatever was destroying our marriage. Eight months earlier, we had just had our first child together, and had only been married a year. We should be happy. The moment was my daughter’s first birthday party. He chose not to come. His entire family was there, but he...
April 19, 2022
The Best Audiobooks for Your Family
Do you have any summer trips planned? Do you wish your kids spent more time reading? Have you considered using audio books to help kill some time? Did you know that our brain processes audio books the exact same way it does as if we read them? So, get to listening! I have created a great list of audio books for the family that you and your kids can listen to together! What a great way to spend some quality time this summer and get out from in front of those screens!! I personally use Audible, but there are...
April 10, 2022
How to Make “Mom” Friends
If I had a dime for every time I saw a Facebook post from a woman, obviously lonely, reaching out for connection……I’d have a lot of dimes. And, if I had one for every time I was like, “I hear you girl.” I’d be rich, very rich. Let’s talk “Mom friends.” Why is this so hard? Like WHY as adults, do we have such a hard time connecting with other women? I know I have felt the struggle, especially after moving to a new state during the peak of COVID-19. We live in such a time where everyone is...
July 18, 2021
Grace….What is it? And How to Grow in it.
In the past few weeks, I’ve had several women approach me regarding grace. Specifically handling difficult people with grace. It definitely seems that emotions are running high right now, and there are plenty of chances to show grace to others, but what exactly is grace? How do we show it? It’s not as simple as you may think. And acting in grace?? At time, hard. Have you ever had a difficult co-worker? One that gossips, starts drama, and manipulates? What about that family member that is hot-tempered, judgmental, and petty? These can be hard people to get along with,...
November 6, 2020
The Best Christmas Gifts for All Ages!
Christmas is SO close! I can’t believe that we are finally coming to the end of 2020. Are you ready? If you’re like me, you probably haven’t even started! That’s OK! I’ve got you covered. I spent the day today searching out the BEST Christmas gifts and broke them down by age category for you! Just simply read on to find out what I’ve chosen this year!! Babies newborn-1 year old Babies of this age probably don’t need much, as most parents have had a baby shower, and the baby might have a birthday coming up soon as well....
September 30, 2020
You are Beautiful, and Why it Matters
When I was 16, I was babysitting on a family vacation in Vegas. I went downstairs to take the girl I was babysitting to get ice cream. While we were down there, another little girl (about 6-7 years old), came running into the parlor. Her mom grabbed her by the arm, and sternly told her “Young ladies don’t run.” I was shocked, and started paying attention to this scene. The little girl excitedly said, “But mom, it’s ICE CREAM!” Her mom followed that up with “Young ladies don’t eat ice cream. Ice cream makes you fat and no one...
September 6, 2020
8 Things No One Tells First Time Moms
I recently had several friends that just became first time moms, (YEA!) and it got me thinking about those challenging first weeks as a new mom. There is so much information out there, but no one is really talking about what you REALLY want to know! I was surprised that I hadn’t thought to ask anyone about the REAL un-talked about side of birth and afterwards….you know the details of what’s about to happen. While my mom had three children, and is a great mom and resource to me, there were a lot of things I didn’t know (Because...
July 23, 2020
Have you Considered Positive Parenting?
I never really considered what “type” of parent I was, until I had to explain what I say and do with my daughter to my nanny. After explaining our routine, discipline, behaviors, etc., it was obvious to me I had been practicing positive parenting since her birth. I honestly believe in this type of parenting, and think it is a great way to raise your family. In this post, when I refer to parent, I’m speaking to anyone who may play a significant part in a child’s life….be it mother, father, step-parent, grandparent, foster parent, etc. This post also...
June 18, 2020
Teaching Our Children Diversity
In light of recent events, it’s been very difficult to find the right words to say. There is so much in our world right now that is difficult to understand, much less explain to our children. And it seems to be getting more tense and stressful everyday. So, as a society, what can we do? As Christian parents what can we do? How can we raise a generation to do better? To know better, to treat each other better, and to embrace each other with the eyes of Christ? We can start by teaching our children diversity from very...
May 2, 2020
Seeking God in Difficult Times
Hey friends! I know its been a while since I’ve posted for you. Things are crazy around here, as I’m sure they are for you as well. COVID-19 has for sure changed our daily routines! My daughter has been out of daycare for almost 8 weeks. I am still working, but things are harder to manage with her at home all the time. How are you holding up? Has this time been challenging for you? I’ve been at a loss of what to write….feeling very uninspired. So, I decided to bring it back to why I started this blog...
January 28, 2020
What Every Mom Should Ask for in a Divorce
Last week, I hosted a girls group. I met quite a few new ladies, one of whom is facing a divorce. She pulled me aside to ask about what she should include in her divorce decree. I realized that there are very few online resources educating women on how to make the most of their divorces. So, I decided to put together a list of what every mom should ask for in a divorce. Its in the details. During this process, details matter. You do not want to be six months post divorce arguing with your ex about what...
January 17, 2020
Surviving the Transition to Single Motherhood
I’ve been a single mom since my daughter was just shy of a year old. Making that transition, especially suddenly, is very hard. I really hope to bring you multiple posts about single motherhood , but this one is for those of you who find yourselves struggling with the unexpected leap into being a single mom. Whether through divorce or by becoming a widow; by choice or by force, let me start by saying these two things: -I am so sorry you are going through this -You WILL be ok Sudden life change is difficult When my ex told...
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