Did you ever think that balancing household management and mom life would be so hard? You had no idea you’d be so tired, frustrated, and overwhelmed, right?
Things to Do Before 32: The Final Update
So today is my birthday!!! On April 11 of 2016 I turned 31 and around that time I created a post about the things I’d like to do before my next birthday. This list consisted of a wide range of goals including trips with the family, school goals, and friends goals. You can find that post here. Back in July, I posted my first update at a quarter of the way through the year and in October I posted my progress at the halfway point. January marked the 3 quarters point. Now here we are a full year later.
Prepping for the New York Baby Show
The New York Baby Show is coming up in May and I am super excited! It is the biggest show for new and expectant parents in the country. Last year I was able to snag free tickets, however, Hailey was born just over a week before the show and we just couldn't get it together to go. This year, nothing is standing in our way!! Check what we are getting excited about and then learn how you can win some free tickets for yourself!!
Birthday Wishlist for Busy Moms
Guys, my birthday is just 2 weeks away! I'm excited! Is that weird? Am I too old to be excited about birthdays? Eh, oh well. My husband tells me that I am the worst person to shop for. He thinks my picks are far too practical and often ends up opting for things that don't really get much use. The thing is I hate clutter and I value presents that make my life easier/better. So I put together my busy mom birthday wishlist for everyone to see. Hopefully, he'll read this post too (wink, wink)!!
The Busy Mom's Guide to Spring Cleaning
This guide walks you through some of the major areas of spring cleaning the busy mom way. It has been spring for a few days now, so its officially time to start opening the doors and windows and cleaning house. But if you are like me, you don't suddenly have tons of time to devote to cleaning. This post will break down how to get that deep down clean feeling in your flooring, windows, and curtains with simple steps and in less time!
A Bedtime Routine that Works
Getting your kids to bed is hard. They don't want to go to bed yet, they want these pjs not those, they need 10 bedtime stories, now they need water.... Getting the kids finally settled can be exhausting especially when you are already exhausted. I'm usually on my own for bedtime since my husband mostly works nights. Because of this, I have developed a process that gets both kids to sleep without fuss 6 out of 7 days a week.
Komae: Create Your Baby Sitting Co-op
As busy moms, we put pressure on ourselves to do it all. There is so much on our plate and not enough time to do it in. We have jobs to do, kids to nurture, husbands to support, houses to clean, not to mention meeting our own needs. Having the kids around constantly can make some of these tasks near impossible. The problem is, often times we don't have people we trust or the resources to pay for someone to watch our kids. I recently came across a new app that solves this problem in a really smart way. Komae to the rescue!
Throwing a Wonka Party for Preschoolers
Birthday Party Planning Made Simple
Snow Day Sidetrack
Due to my crazy schedule/life, I generally write my blog posts the day before they are published. I have long wanted to have a collection of blog posts at the ready for when life happens, but of course life keeps happening, so it hasn't happened. So when a snow day occurred on my usual writing day, my whole schedule got shot in the foot. In a good way. Like I got to spend quality time with the family.
Mixtiles Review: Quality Easy to Hang Pictures
Quick Tips To Make Cleaning Go Faster
I hate cleaning. Plus sometimes it just feels like a wasted effort when the mess is back an hour later. And then if that weren't enough to dissuade you, the time it takes can be incredible. Hours to clean what takes my kids 30 seconds to dirty. On the other hand, the peace of mind that comes with a clean and organized home is amazing. You can physically feel the difference when you enter a clean room. It also does wonders for your mindset! So, in order to help you get in and out of cleaning mode more quickly, here are some tips to make cleaning go faster.
Things to do Before 32: Update 3
So on April 11 of 2016 I turned 31 and around that time I created a post about the things I'd like to do before my next birthday. This list consisted of a wide range of goals including trips with the family, school goals, and friends goals. You can find that post here. Back in July I posted my first update at a quarter of the way through the year and in October I posted my progress at the halfway point. Now here we are closing in on the last 3 months before 32.
Boredom Prevention for Your Kids This Winter
In case you haven't been over to my social media in a bit, I am currently a contributor of the Westchester County Moms Blog (WCMB). This is a site for local moms to get information about local events, services, advice, and just bond with other moms. The site is very new but is growing quickly. It is a part of a sisterhood of sites across the country. That means that articles I write for the local site have the possibility of being published on any of the other sites across the nation. This is super exciting and a great opportunity. An added bonus is that I get to bond and interact with other local mom bloggers.
5 Habits to Make Your Home Organized in 5 Minutes
It's the new year! Let's kick off the year by creating new habits that will help us be more organized throughout the year. These 5 things take 5 minutes or less to do, but the impact they will have on your home will be immense. You will feel more organized and your home will look cleaner with very little effort. Who wouldn't love that?
Your Favorite Posts of 2016
As this is my last post of the year, I thought it would be appropriate to do a round up of my most popular posts of the year. Like most of us, I am definitely reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the future. This year I want to improve my site by providing the best posts and products for you, my readers. So today we look at the best of the best of 2016 and Tuesday we kick off 2017 with a bang.
Christmas 2016: A Tale Two Christmases
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. On Sunday we celebrated Hailey's first Christmas. It was so fun to see the joy on her face eating wrapping paper and playing with her brother. It was the first time we had all 4 cousins together. It was also the day my grandma went to be with her husband in heaven.
Read With Me: 4 Books to Read in the Next Month
So, as you know, I am currently 1 week into my month off from grad school. Even when I do go back in mid January, I will only be taking 1 class in the coming semester. The past 4 semesters I have been taking 2 classes. Therefore, hopefully the work load will be less. In the meantime, I have decided to take advantage of this reprieve by reading a few books. These are books that have long been on my must read list, but I just haven't had the time. I have heard wonderful things about them and I can't wait to dig in! Join me on this reading Journey and let's compare notes!
Reader Survey: Help Me Help You
Can you believe it, 2016 is almost over! This year really flew by. This may have to do with the fact that I started the year with 1 kid and ended it with 2. Remember when Hails refused to come out and I didn't finally deliver until 6 days past the due date? Now baby girl is 31 weeks old! Crazy, I know.
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies
Every year at Christmastime we make time to bake cookies together. One recipe in particular, I have been making since I was in grammar school. They are the most delicious Chocolate Chocolate Chip cookies ever. Now I won't proclaim to be some fabulous baker, but these really are delicious. What's more, one recipe makes about 5 dozen so you really get good bang for your buck. They are great to package up and give as gifts or to bring to parties. So let me take you though our Sunday of baking!