Since we live across the country from both sides of our family, the Christmas holiday means it’s time to travel. On an airplane. With our kids. And all of our luggage. And all of the gifts. ‘Tis the season. And I know there are millions of other families out there just like us who will soon be packing up for the big Christmas trip.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Avoiding the Mom Comparison Trap
While this post would actually be a lot more appropriate to post in May in celebration of Mother’s Day, I’ve decided to go ahead and put it up at the beginning of the year when we all tend to do a bit of self-reflection and goal setting.
Embracing the Early Years
As I pursue simple in my life right now as a young mom of only one pre-school aged child, I realize that there are those out there who look at my life (and my motto) and are quick to label me as naïve – as someone who has no idea what it’s like to have one or more children in school and signed up for every last extracurricular activity under the sun. And that would be absolutely true, however, I know that my time is coming.
How to Get Housework Done with Toddler in Tow
As a stay-at-home mom, I am constantly trying to find a balance between spending quality time with my son and also keeping up with those everyday tasks that have to get done too – laundry, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, and the list goes on…