This summer we did not put my 5-year-old in summer camp or in a summer program. That means we have to be pretty creative in finding activities to keep this little guy busy. I made a bucket list of things to do this summer with the little guy and realized that there are other mamas that could use this list. Because we are saving up for a big ticket item, I had to make sure that I found some free and cheap things to do this summer. Here are some free and cheap things to do this … [Read more...] about 10 FREE and cheap things to do this summer
Traveling with a Little One & Babywearing
In this episode, I am talking to Norshafa about traveling with a little one and babywearing. Fun fact. When we recorded this episode I was getting ready for bed at 9 PM on the east coast of the USA and Norshafa was starting her day at 9 AM in Malaysia. In episode 1, with Denis, there was a 7 hour time difference. This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase using one of my links and I would really appreciate it. Norshafa is an … [Read more...] about Traveling with a Little One & Babywearing
The Best Thomas the Train Birthday Party
My son used to love Thomas the Train! For his third birthday, we had a Thomas the Train theme birthday party. It was a hit! I will show you how I planned and decorated this Thomas the Train themed party that had our guest buzzing months after the party. This post contains affiliate links. That means if you purchase an item using a link in this post, I may earn a commission at no cost to you. My son's birthday is in December and I promise every year it feels like time speeds up … [Read more...] about The Best Thomas the Train Birthday Party
Expert Advice on Pursuing Your Dream of Starting a Business
Today I have Denis Tunca. Denis is a Purpose and Self Awareness Coach at www.denistunca.com. Denis’s shares her story on how she met her husband and the birth of her daughter. Due to trauma during the birth of her daughter, Denis wanted to be with her daughter at all times. After being an international trade manager and now having a baby, Denis wanted to work from home. She asked herself questions and found that she had changed from the person she used to be. She began to find … [Read more...] about Expert Advice on Pursuing Your Dream of Starting a Business
My Story of Accomplishing My Goal
One of the many reasons why I chose to join the Navy is because of my inability to swim. Weird, right? But, true. I was in my late twenties and never learned how to swim. I thought that if I joined the Navy I would finally learn to swim because you to HAVE to know how to swim to be in the Navy. I told my recruiter up front that I didn't know how to swim and he suggested that I begin getting swim lessons immediately before going to DCOIC or Direct Commission Officer Indoctrination Course. … [Read more...] about My Story of Accomplishing My Goal
50 Awesome Self Care Ideas for Moms
You cook, clean, take care of the kids. You go to work and juggle all of the demands that come with your job and still find time to make your family feel important. At the end of the day who's taking care of you? Yes, I said it right. Who's taking care of you, mommy?You can only give so much of yourself before you eventually have nothing left to give. This is why it's important to make sure you are refilled on a consistent basis. Never taking care of yourself leads to resentment, burn out, or … [Read more...] about 50 Awesome Self Care Ideas for Moms
How to Talk to My Husband About My Dreams
You have dreams. But thoughts of 'how talk to my husband about my dreams' are running through your mind. That dream could be writing your first book, starting a business or running a marathon. Pursuing your dreams will make you feel more fulfilled and definitely make you a better mother and woman. You are special. Really, you are! You have something that you need to share with the world. But those nagging thoughts keep coming up on what your husband may say you do if you actually … [Read more...] about How to Talk to My Husband About My Dreams