The leaves are maybe turning, the weather is maybe cooling. It's time for the annual Holiday Gift Guide! It's time to start shopping for the holidays if you haven't already! Here I'm highlighting fun new gift ideas to wrap up for your loved ones! Get your lists ready and don't fret - we got you covered for everyone! Please note that I may be compensated for sharing some items on my gift ... Read the Post
2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone on your List
Why You Should Set Up a Will When You Are Preparing for a Baby
It is an exciting time preparing for a baby. Whether you are a first-time parent or you already have a couple of kids, a new baby represents endless possibilities and potential. However, it is also a lot of responsibility. If you are preparing for a new baby, don’t forget to update your will and estate plan so you can protect your little one even before they arrive. A will helps ... Read the Post
How To Aid Your Bullied Child
Bullying is a nearly invisible epidemic. Children suffer, often in silence, as bullies verbally, physically and socially attack characteristics that are usually out of their control, such as race, appearance, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. As a parent or guardian, it is your responsibility to watch for signs of bullying, especially since your child might feel too embarrassed or ... Read the Post
8 Ways for Busy Moms to Raise Eco-Conscious Kids
Kids are the future, and with all the threats facing our planet today, what’s more important than teaching them how to take care of the world around them? For better or for worse, kids’ brains are like sponges, and how we raise them has a huge impact on their habits as adults - so it’s super important to help them be eco-conscious from the word go. Here are 8 ways to get ... Read the Post
Six Ways Working Moms can Give More Time to Children
Being a working mom is a never-ending task that requires Herculean strength, undying dedication, and consistent effort. You have to make compromises, balance your private and work life, and constantly wonder if you’re giving the kids enough time. Giving enough time to your kids is the hardest part of being a mom and employee both. Although you need to work hard to pay the bills ... Read the Post
Getting the Right Gifts for Coworkers
Finding the right gifts can be hard, finding the right gifts for your coworkers can be even harder. You spend a majority of your working days with them, but that doesn’t mean it’s any easier to buy gifts for them. There are a lot of things to keep in mind when buying your coworkers gifts, from etiquette and professionalism to their needs and wants. Here are a few things to keep in mind ... Read the Post
Are You UnHappy At Work? Check Out These Five Signs
While we all have good and bad days at work, it’s important to distinguish if it’s a passing feeling related to circumstances, or if it’s time to change career paths. Determining what bothers you about your current career will also help you in finding a new one. It’s no easy task to know for sure, but some telling signs may help in your reflection. You Perform a Routine If you have ... Read the Post
How to Find Joy and Make the Most of a Stressful Holiday Season
Between the school’s holiday play, work obligations, Christmas parties, and gift shopping, the weeks leading up to Christmas can be a hectic and stressful time. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and rush through your busy days. In years when we're extra busy, or if money is tight, giving our kids a lovely Christmas holiday can be a bit of a challenge. Sometimes when we push through our ... Read the Post
Side-Hustle Series: Interview with Hearts Apart Creations
I am enjoying interviewing professionals and mom bosses about their line of work or their side hustles. Today I am sharing an interview with social-emotional and self-improvement planner maker Samantha at Hearts Apart Creations. Tell us about yourself and Hearts Apart Creations. I am a stepmother and full-time working military spouse. I am a firm believer in therapy and the pursuit of ... Read the Post
Top 10 Careers You Can Choose After Becoming a Mom
Inside: If you're wondering what are the best jobs for moms returning to work and searching for the best careers for moms 2021, this guest post will share 10 great career ideas for moms. Introduction Who has not dreamed of being a doctor, lawyer, professor, or entrepreneur? These days many people have joined these fields as well. But what about becoming a stay-at-home mom after you'd opt ... Read the Post
How to Teach a Child to Study Independently: Tips for Working Parents
Since you are reading this, it’s likely that your child enjoys attending classes and interacting with their fellow students. It’s also likely that they do their homework every day. However, the effort and enthusiasm aren’t translating to the kind of grades that you want. If you want to teach your child to study independently, you need to help them build effective study skills. Good ... Read the Post
Side-Hustle Series: Interview with What’sForDinner
I am enjoying interviewing professionals and mom bosses about their line of work or their side hustles. Today I am sharing an interview with Muriel of the What'sForDinner meal planning tool. Tell us about yourselves and the WhatsForDinner online meal planning tool. I (Muriel) am an engineer, wife and grateful mom of 7yo b/g twins. Erin (my co-founder) is a very talented designer and one of ... Read the Post
Start a new Habit while working on self-improvement
There's an anecdote that says it takes an average of 21 days of habit formation. Recent research has proven it takes much longer than that if the habit is harder. 66 days is suggested by the team from University College London. Do you know how to develop good habits in life? Why You Should Start a New Habit There are many reasons why we may want to benefit and ... Read the Post
