I love reading books that help me to be a better mom. I especially love books for Catholic moms. Some of these are the typical books that would be helpful even if I wasn’t a mom, too. One of my favorite genres is Self- development books. I read a lot of the stereotypical new mom…
Category: Motherhood
Pregnancy Favorites
As a mother of 5, soon to be 6, I’ve pent the majority of the last 8 years pregnant. I have found some items that have been so helpful in pregnancy. Most of these are items that I have used for most if not every pregnancy. Some of them are consumables that I buy for…
Tips for Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes (GD) is so hard. It changes every facet of your pregnancy. It can feel so limiting, exhausting, and spark some real anxiety and guilt. Diabetes Mellitus or Type II Diabetes has a very negative connotation and as a result Gestational Diabetes can be the same. When you get diagnosed with GD everyone looks…
Goals for 2025
I choose to do goals rather than resolutions and it may be a personal/temperamental preference. Resolutions are intimidating for me. I used to be all or nothing, but once my resolution failed, I gave up. Goals give me more flexibility and don’t seem as rigid. It’s just a perspective change, but it helps keep…
Fall Activities for Kids
The leaves are changing. The temperature is dropping and it is time to start brainstorming fall activities to do with the kids. I especially like making seasonal bucket lists for the kids because I like to live my life according to the seasons. Whether that is the season of the year or different season…
Catholic Motherhood Quotes
Motherhood can be so difficult. The ups and downs of motherhood can make you feel like you’re on a rollercoaster. One minute everything is seemingly perfect and then it all falls apart. I love to read books about great mothers who figured it out. None of them, sans Mother Mary, were perfect, but everyday they…
After School Routine
Having an after school routine is so important and pivotal to how well my house functions during the school year. We aren’t strict with this and some days call for a more lenient approach, but I found my children thrive with routine. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at…
Back to School Teacher Gifts
Teacher gifts help a teacher feel appreciated for all the work they put into students during the school year. I like to get gifts for them at the beginning of the year to start the year off on a positive note. I want them to know that I’m here to support them and encourage them….
Back to School for Stay At Home Moms
Is the impending doom of back to school starting to descend upon you? Are you ready for the kids to go back to school, but also dreading the idea at the same time? I hope this article will help you get ready a little easier and help to decrease your stress and mental load. We…
Healing After Miscarriage
I can’t tell you or anyone how to heal after miscarriage, but I can tell you what has helped me. I lost my baby to miscarriage 18 months ago. The first few months were so incredibly difficult and although every day is still hard I have found a few ways to incorporate my little Frankie…