Advice & Musings
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Women supporting women
Women supporting women and parents supporting parents. #adultingishard – but does it have to be? Trying to do everything at once is exhausting. Self imposed pressures, mom goals and keeping up with the Kardashians makes for a hamster wheel of a life. As women who are right alongside of you we say it’s time to dismiss the stereotypes and be okay with accepting shortcuts, peer support and coming up short.
Here, you’ll find solution-focused articles rooted in parenting advice and learnings, emotional health and wellness, and featured articles from our women’s community centered on women’s health and support.
Our goal is to provide USEFUL parenting advice, tips, methods, laughs, and musings. No backstory, endless history or BS. We don’t have time to write it and you don’t have time to read it.
Emotional health & wellness
Make urgent decisions from a place of calm
To make 2020 sustainable and less stressful, learning how to make urgent decisions calmly is essential. Amy Hedges shares how to do this with 4 simple alignment exercises!
Mom Rage and Balance
Lisa Holz shares with us a few techniques to shift mood, ease tension and release pressure. Her short list of ‘Non-Negotiables’.
Managing COVID Anxiety and Information Overload
It’s August, 2020 and COVID anxiety is back. Here, you’ll find a break down of anxiety sources and how to take the control back.
Till Covid Do Us Part?
Hey, you know what I was not expecting when I took my marriage vows? A worldwide lockdown with my spouse. Here you’ll find some marriage insights to help get you through a lot of togetherness.
Anxiety and pause, things the pandemic brought
The pandemic brought both anxiety and the urgency to pause. Anxiety for moms never really goes away. It’s about creating sustainable balance and knowing when to let go.
Enough is Enough
I keep our children happy, safe & loved. THAT’S what I do all day. THAT’S what motherhood is – it’s exhausting, all-consuming & it’s enough.
Parenting advice & short cuts
Quarantined with Kids
We created this quarantined with kids list of things to do with the hope it takes a little pressure off you. No need to think! Hang in there mama, you’re doing great!
Typical day for Mom during the COVID_19 Pandemic
Perfect color coded kids schedules are everywhere during this social distance/quarantine. But what does a typical day for mom really look like? Deep thoughts included…
Talent-free things to do with kids while social distancing
Talent free and manageable ideas for kids while social distancing from parents who are not crafty or in control of this suddenly at home situation.
Emergency number check list made simple
We can’t remember anything, especially in emergency situations! Use this fool-proof list to organize numbers you need and avoid the inevitable fumbling!
How do I get my kids to listen to me?
How? No, I’m asking. Someone please tell me how I can my kids to listen!
Parenting twins: Useful tips & managing expectations
Find useful learnings from first-hand experiences and advice from other moms of twins. Help ease the work load of parenting twins!
Tantrums and the Art of Distraction
Watching the shear absurdity of a tantrum unfold before me left me frozen in complete unpreparedness. Find out what I learned to nip this in the bud.
Children’s doctors visits made easy
One mom skill that can take years to master is the children’s doctor visit. Find tips for getting the most out of your child’s doctor visit!
Basics to mom survival list
Basic to Mom Survival List! Being a mom is hard. Find tricks that contribute to survival and most of all when to get worked up or let it pass!
Top things only parents say
Once you become a parent you say things you never imagined would come out of your mouth. Here is a list of our favorites!
Why husbands should thank Brad Pitt and Bradley Cooper
Husbands everywhere should be grateful for Brad. While it may have you questioning your physique & 5 o’clock shadow these men are doing you a solid.
Things we love
Here you’ll find a few of our our favorite things. Like you, we’ve gone down the product rabbit hole to where we now, finally, have our go-to’s. You’ll find tried and true products we’ve come to love and recommend to others. From coveted skincare and beauty products, fitness and wellness, to travel must-have’s and kids essentials, we have you covered.
September + Skincare = Self Care
We’ve curated THE LIST of go-to skincare = self care products. Cult favorites, age reversal, additive free must have skincare products!
Homemade go-to kids necessity bag
Make to and from with kids a breeze with this homemade travel, first aid and necessity bag. Always have everything you need and save on the store visits!
Best Travel Bags for Kids
Best travel bags for kids from real family travelers. Rated by ability to pack enough but not too much, ease of carry, versatility & manageability for kids.