Let me just say it: If mom-judging were a competitive sport, some of us would be Olympic-level medalists. And I don’t mean judging others—I mean judging ourselves. We need to learn how to let go of mom judgements and finally be able to breathe again. The voice in your head that whispers, “You should be …
There’s something calming about routines—and also something ridiculously hard. Like, “why does this take Herculean effort every morning?” hard. If you’ve ever found yourself begging your toddler just to put on pants while holding a cold cup of coffee and rethinking your life choices at 7:42 a.m., you’re not alone. Setting a good routine for …
I can tell you this: Googly frog eyes, paper plate smiles, and curled-up red tongues can instantly bring happiness to an uninteresting day. Check out these adorable little frog friends! These fun frogs remind me of a preschool dance party taking place on lily pads. And the best part? The combination of simple instructions and …
Welcome to the Unpaid, Overworked, and Emotionally Exhausting World of Motherhood Finding ways to reduce stress as a mom is not always easy. I love my kids. I’d walk through fire for them. But some days, I fantasize about checking into a hotel—alone—with a remote, a hot meal I don’t have to share, and no …
Cleaning With Kids Around: Lowering the Bar While Raising Good Humans. The art of realistic homemaking that still leaves room for play and sanity. I used to think my house had to be clean before I could be calm. Then I had kids. And now? Well, now I know that if I wait for “clean” …
Being a Peaceful Mom Isn’t About Always Being Calm—It’s About Coming Back to Calm Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: peace doesn’t mean perfect. It doesn’t mean whispering through clenched teeth while your toddler draws a mural in yogurt on the wall. It doesn’t mean never losing your cool when you’ve …
The Power of the Peaceful Pause: Taking 60 Seconds to Save Your Sanity How micro-moments of peace can shift the whole tone of your home. Let’s be honest: when people say, “Just take a moment to breathe,” it’s hard not to roll your eyes when you’re standing in a kitchen covered in sticky handprints, one …
5 Cheap Dinner Ideas From Aldi There’s no denying that grocery prices have scaled up. Ten years ago, I used to be able to walk into Aldi and spend less than $200 on almost 2 weeks’ worth of groceries, including snacks, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Now I’m lucky if I spend less than 300 for …
Your Inner Peace Is Contagious (Even If You Don’t Feel Peaceful Today) Encouragement for modeling regulation when life is messy. Let’s be honest: some days, the only peace in my home is the piece of chocolate I sneak behind the pantry door. You too? Maybe today, you woke up to chaos before you even had …
Mother’s Day—the one day a year that’s supposed to be all about you. Quiet. Pampering. A hot cup of coffee that you actually get to drink hot. That’s the dream, right? But if you’ve got kids in the house, you already know how this usually plays out. The day starts off sweet and well-meaning, and …
When Peace Feels Out of Reach: What to Do on the Really Hard Days Permission to fall apart and still be a great mom, even on really hard days. Let’s just say it: some days, “peace” feels like a cruel joke. You know the ones. You’re up before the sun, already bone-tired. Someone’s crying before …