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My Top 5 Staple Wardrobe Items for Moms
Looking your best is just as important now as it was before your kids came along. However, the very idea of trying to drag your kids into the dressing room with you while you try on clothes sounds less than ideal. Keeping a few staple pieces in your closet is going to save you a ton of time when getting ready, and make putting together a simple yet fashionable outfit possible! Having a few staple wardrobe items on hand can make putting together a stylish outfit easy, even if you have kids! Here are my top five staple wardrobe items for moms. Layering tees My pick Layering Tee Comfortable and…
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5 Practical Time Management Tips for Working Moms
As a working mom, time is precious. I have to balance managing our homeschool classroom, running a business, and everything else that comes with being a working mom. Time management can sometimes be tricky, so that’s why I’m sharing with you five practical time management tips for working moms. Make a to-do list You can choose to make your to-do list at night or in the morning depending on what works best for you. Personally, I recommend making your list at night so you can better prepare for the day ahead. Make two columns for your list. One should be for anything personal or family related and the other should…
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10 Energy-Boosting Tips for Moms
Being a mom can sometimes feel pretty draining! Between running errands, cooking every meal, homeschooling the kids, and running a business, I would fall flat on my face at the end of the day. Despite waking up early to get a head start on the day, or staying up late to get it all done, I couldn’t seem to find a balance and keep my energy levels up. If you are a mom, here are 10 energy boosting tips that every mom needs to know. Squeeze in movement where you can Let’s be honest. We don’t always have time to hit the gym or take a spin class. In fact,…
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Printable Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids
Valentine’s Day isn’t just a holiday for exchanging flowers and chocolates with your sweetheart. Valentine’s Day is also a time for teaching your kids about expressing love toward people they care about. Since we homeschool in our house, our kids don’t really get the chance to pass out Valentine’s cards out in a traditional classroom setting. If you are homeschooling your kids, you don’t have to miss out on the whole Valentine’s card exchange! Your kids can make these to give to friends, neighbors, or even family members! I’ve put together a massive list of printable Valentine’s Day cards for you and your kids to enjoy making! 1. Skittles Valentines…
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How to Keep Your Children Safe on Social Media
It’s impossible to ignore the fact that we live in a digital age. Kids are getting cell phones younger and younger, and kids are spending more time online than ever before. While it’s impossible to completely shield your children from the online world, you can help make sure they are being safe on social media. Here are a few tips to help you keep your children safe when they are on social media. Understand your privacy online While social media sites such as Snapchat might promise the one and done picture feature, nothing online is ever private. Many of the images you upload or posts you create will stay there…
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The Dangers of Sex Trafficking and Pornography
Did you know that people who consume pornography are typically exposed to it before they even turn 18? What’s worse, is that most of them don’t even know what goes in the production and creation of the pornography they are watching. They may not know how those performers got on camera in the first place or the events that brought them there, and how many of them may not have been there of their own free will. Many traffickers use pornography as a means to make money from their victims and create a psychological reason for them to stay. There are many dangers that come from pornography that your children…
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10 Ways Ordinary Families Can Fight Child Trafficking
Human trafficking has been an issue that has been near and dear to my heart for many years. Over 1.2 million children are trafficked every single year, and this doesn’t take into account adults. You don’t have to be a part of a business or even have a ton of money to be able to fight against child trafficking. Here are 10 ways that ordinary families can fight child trafficking. Talk with your children about trafficking Have age appropriate conversations with your children about what trafficking is. It’s important that they understand that it’s not just about sexual abuse, but can also be when someone forces you to work against…
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How to Throw a Fun and Stress-Free New Year’s Eve Party
Try to plan a party can make you feel like you want to have an anxiety attack! While the very idea of throwing a party, whether it’s for your friends or family, might sound like a huge undertaking, you can throw a fun and stress-free New Year’s Eve party! Every year I host an annual New Year’s Eve party, so I thought I would share with you my best tips for throwing a party that is both stress-free and fun for New Year’s Eve. Start by making a plan Before you head to the store for a single drink mixer or start buying ingredients to make appetizers, you need to…
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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Marriage
The new year is almost here, and by now you’ve probably started thinking about your resolutions. While you may be making resolutions to eat healthier this year, read more books, or even hit the gym this year, what about your marriage? No matter how happy your marriage is, here are 5 new year’s resolutions to make for your marriage Spend more time together Have you ever looked back on your week and just wondered where on earth the time went? It happens to all of us, and life gets busy. When you have kids activities to attend during the evenings and work to do during the day, it can be…
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10 Ways to Have Fun at Home on New Year’s Eve
As a busy mom, we can all relate to the struggle of trying to make it to midnight on New Year’s Eve. I’ll be the first to say that after a long day with the kiddos, the last thing I want to do is stay up until midnight, much less go out for New Year’s. If you aren’t in the mood to go out or head to a party this New Year’s Eve, here are 10 ways to have fun at home even on New Year’s Eve. Host your own New Year’s Eve party Who says that you have to leave the house to attend a party? If you don’t…
