You have the same 24 hours in each day. But you also need to exercise, keep the house clean, spend quality time with the kids, cook healthy meals, get enough sleep, spend the right amount of time on beauty, pursue hobbies, go to work, maintain your marriage, etc etc etc. Newsflash: despite all the messages we are getting that claim we can keep the house spotless in 15 minute intervals, we can cook in less than hour, all these tips on getting it all done and being everything to everyone... it's just not sustainable. You CAN'T do it all in one … [Read more...]
self care isn’t an option
This week's Mama's Pep Talk feature may have been recorded a year ago, but it's still very true for all of us. Mamas, self-care isn't an option. We've heard it time and time again- you can't pour from an empty cup. Doing your best is not the same thing as working yourself to exhaustion. We can't all take a spa day, but you can at least take a guilt-free break! But how can someone sneak in self-care when they are caring for little ones? When your kids are small, you have to be creative in how you sneak it in. I promise it gets a lot easier as … [Read more...]
Mama’s Pep Talks
Awhile back I started a new playlist on my YouTube channel called "Mama's Pep Talks." I made a few videos and then it quickly fell by the wayside along with my blog when I took my online hiatus. Well, it's coming back! To celebrate, I thought I'd share some of my first videos. These are all super short, designed to uplift, share tips and tricks, or just share stories of being in the trenches. In 2018 I took a long hard look at my life and my business and decided I was being confined by my comfort zone. So I said YES to anything and … [Read more...]
