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Why I Don’t Weigh Myself During Pregnancy and Why You Shouldn’t Either
For each of my 5 pregnancies I have never known my weight. I have refused the scale and, when pushed, told them to write it down in silence or say it aloud at their own risk. Here’s why… Post contains...
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The Biggest Reason You’re a Discouraged Mom
We can all feel like tired moms. Angry moms. Overwhelmed moms. These are natural feelings, but there is one thing above most others that will cause us to feel discouraged and label ourselves as...
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5 Things You Must Do on Hard Days
Being a mom ain’t easy. It’s not for the fainthearted and even the most “with it” mom has one of Those Days. The days when she feels like nothing is going right. Here are 5 things you need to do on...
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A Life-Changing Phrase to Banish Mommy Guilt
You have to drop that false guilt! Here’s how. I love hearing what other mothers do for inspiration and wisdom. I don’t, however, love feeling guilty, inadequate, or sub par. Want to know something?...
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Why We Shouldn’t “Trick” Our Kids Into Obeying
It’s important to most mothers that their children obey. Not because kids are robots, but because it’s important children learn to trust their parents’ guidance. Here is why we shouldn’t trick our kids...
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One Thing Every Mom Needs For Her Family’s Future
Mothers get overwhelmed, tired, feel a lot of guilt and pressure to do everything right. This post is NOT another one of those, but yet one way to help you navigate the day to day without feeling that...
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Ways to Connect with your Preschool Daughter
If you have a preschool daughter then this read will help you dig deeper into connecting with her and being a present parent. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Disney Junior. All...
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2 Kinds of “Not Worth It” and When To Push Through
We know that sometimes, in parenting, we gotta push through the middle. Things with little ones isn’t always easy. There are routines, sleep schedules, and meltdowns to contend with. Still, there is...
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Why You’re in Survival Mode and How To Get Out Of It
Are you pregnant, going through a time of high stress, or a busy season? Often we get in survival mode and find it hard to get out. Or even more urgently, find it hard to take care of the kids in the...
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Marriage Wisdom for the “Small Children” Season of Life
I rarely go into marriage here… oh except my letter for Type A Wives married to Type B men. Oh and why Type A Women are Coldhearted. Parenting is hard in general, but with small children, it’s a...
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Thoughts on Nursing (from a Mom of 5)
If you’ve had your babies close together, you know the drill. Times can be tough nursing, but these tips will help. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Boppy. The opinions and...
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How to Start Off Your Day Ahead (Not Wake Up Feeling Behind)
If you feel that your home and life is chaotic, this will help you get back on track. Post contains affiliate links. Do you struggle with starting the day feeling as though you’re already behind?...
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The More Kids You Have The More…
I’ve got 5 kids. I had them in 5.5 years. If you’re interested in the pros and cons of having kids close together then look no further… My little 3-year-old came running to me with the Mommy’s Gonna...
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You’re Taking It Personally… Here’s How To Stop
When we take our kids behavior personally we stop being calm moms and we become angry moms. One of my sons has a problem. This problem is called Coming Out Of His Bedroom When He’s Not Supposed To And...
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Finding Time Alone As a Stay-At-Home Mom
If you are having trouble finding time alone each day as a mom, here are my tips. I’ve had 5 kids in 5 years so I understand your struggle. “Everyone just leave me alone for a few minutes,” I said....
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The 4 Phases of Early Motherhood
Whether you’re currently a tired mom, an angry mom, or a calm one… you aren’t immune to the phases of motherhood we all go through. I hope this post encourages you right where you’re at! This is a...
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Desperate Housewife Syndrome… Signs and Symptoms
Do you ever feel tired, worn out, and broken down? Is it starting to affect your ability to be a mom to your kids, wife to your husband, and friend to your friends? This post will help. Long before...
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Want a Large Family? Consider This…
Are you considering having a lot of kids close together in age? This post will help. When you can no longer fit your whole family into a sedan… that’s when I consider it “large.” When you can barely...
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The Magic (And Danger) Of A Mother’s Inner Voice
It is so important that we mothers take good care of our hearts because they are the wellspring of our life. If the spring dries up, well, there is no water. Read on for more. Also, here’s some...
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Words Every Emotionally Exhausted Mom Needs To Hear
I know, tired mom, that life can be tough sometimes. You want to do the best for your kids, be the best for your kids, and have a good life, but it’s not always easy. I hope this helps. I was heavily...
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