Busy Mama Book Review: Anxious People
From one “busy” mama to another, here is a light read about serious topics that will offer some levity to your days (or nights). Read on for more about how Backman makes that magic happen!
Monday Mindset: When I Really Don’t Want to…
Mindset management and flipping the script on the days when you really aren’t “feeling it.”
In the Mom Lane: Five Quick Snack Favs
I am super texture sensitive and have a sweet tooth that could lead me to a less nutritious option, so having a stash of ingredients to a better snack option is essential in making good, quick choices. Greek yogurt (higher in protein, if you shop carefully, MUCH lower in sugar) plus fresh fruit and a…
In the Mom Lane: Five Favs
I love bulleted lists. Here I’m going to give you a run down of five things I’m loving these days, that bring a little light and joy to my world, that they may do the same for yours! Meditation. Starting my days with quiet focus sets my intention and energy. I start with a five…
In the Mom Lane: At the End of an Era
The end of an era is a phrase often used. Tonight (May 2, 2020) marks the end of an era that spanned almost 101 years. She was the embodiment and feisty and spunk, of creativity and humor, of kindness and generosity. She was opinionated, and had no reservations in sharing them. She was a story…
In the Mom Lane: How I Get Things Done…In Five Minutes (or Less)
My favorite efficiency tips and life hacks as a stay at home/ work from home mom of three boys 🙌
Monday Motivation: Devotion to “You Do You”
I came across a conversation thread yesterday, full of vitriol for those who choose to work in direct sales. I cannot speak for those who were posting the negative opinions as to whether they have direct personal experience or simply observational experience of others, but it left me sad and feeling insulted. In my time…
In the Mom Lane: Grief and Guiding Lights
A friend posted a copy of this picture the other day. It wrapped my heart in a cloak of sadness and sucked the breath right out of my lungs. I know that grief. That crushing weight, the one that clouds your mind and squeezes joy out of your heart. It finds you…when you expect it…
Writer Meme Monday: Ready for NaNo!…?
The last few weeks, many of my writer friends have been preparing for the annual month of writing-frenzy, or, NaNo. I’ll be honest, I’m thinking (“sinking”) about it… National Novel Writing Month (NaNo, or NaNoWriMo) is a challenge to write 50,000 in the span of 30 days, over the Thanksgiving holiday and into the…
Writer Meme Monday: What it’s Like, Trying to Write With Little Kids…
My every day, haha! Little Man used to sleep through the departure of hubby and Big Dude during the week. No longer. He also used to stay in his crib for nap time. No longer. I had one blissful week when Little Man and Baby Boy had overlapping naps…and not much writing to show for…
