Blogging Boost Episode 1: Taking a Step Back
In any business, it’s sometimes necessary to take a step back in order to move forward.
That’s exactly what we’re talking about this week.
In any business, it’s sometimes necessary to take a step back in order to move forward.
That’s exactly what we’re talking about this week.
You are consumed with guilt. You keep telling yourself that you should be able to stay home with your baby and teach him everything he needs at home.
Think of all the money you’ll save. Think of how close your bond will be. Why would you ever want your little one to be in day care?
Oh… a million reasons. Some are for your own sanity and some prepare your child better for Kindergarten. And no, it has nothing to do with learning the ABC’s or 123’s.
Throw your guilt out the window. There are quite few disadvantages to daycare centers. Here is help in getting over daycare guilt.
Don’t look. Ok, take a peek. See that pile of paper on your kitchen counter? In it, you’ll find your kid’s papers from school, past due bills, maybe even a check or two. Looking at that counter brings up all those feelings of overwhelm you so try to avoid. Why? You try so hard to keep it organized, but without fail it always manages to look like that. Here’s how to keep kitchen counters clear without using a blowtorch.
Did you struggle a little bit deciding what to wear this morning? You want to look cute and be more stylish, but you just don’t know how.
When you’re a mom who works outside of the home, you have two full-time jobs. Not only are you expected to accomplish all of the things you need to keep your home and family running smoothly, but you also need to perform your best at a job that may or may not be empathetic to your dual roles.
Time management is always an issue.
There’s no doubt that finding a balance can seem overwhelming – if not impossible. But with a little effort, you can find small pockets of wasted time and use them to maximize your efficiency leaving you with significantly less stress and more time to enjoy your family.
Here’s how.
Relax, dance, yell at the other team..all the makings of a fun family activity, right?
If you think attending an MLB game is too expensive, or think it may even be boring for the kids… you are wrong!
Here’s how to see the Arizona Diamondbacks on a budget and have an excellent time at the game.
Feeling like you are behind is the biggest mood killer of them all. You have so much to do… ALL the time! Things to do for the kids, things to do for your job and then there are your own goals. No worries, you got this. Here’s how to catch up when you feel overwhelmed.
Wonder how they make those popping boba beads at your local for-yo shop? Do your kids love them as much as mine do? Well, wonder no more. Not only is this an awesome science experiment, but it’s a simple one, too!
You have so much to do that should have been done yesterday.
Each day, you write to do list after to do list, and yet you never seem to get any closer to your goal.
You doubt yourself.
If only you were smarter… If only you were a better mother… If only you used your time better…
Throw all that out the window. You rock already! Let’s get some proper perspective on the situation.
Oh makeup… if only you had a simpler routine in the morning.
Wait, you can?!?
Here’s a five minute makeup application inspired by Belle in Beauty and the Beast. You get to look fancy and get ready in the amount of time it takes your preschooler to get bored.