LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Finding ways to eat healthy foods when you're a busy working mom doesn’t have to be difficult. Let’s be honest, the food industry makes it challenging. With all of the labels with misleading words like “all-natural” or “natural flavors” that make you think that you are eating something healthy until you read in the ingredient list. In this episode, I talked to Sarah from Fast Food Healing about foods and how to make it easy for busy working moms to … [Read more...] about How To Eat Healthy Foods When You’re A Busy Working Mom
How to Make Mom Friends With Ease
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Making new mom friendships can be challenging. Especially in the middle of a pandemic. The good news is there are ways to connect with other moms and eventually make new mom friends with ease. My guest in this episode shares ways that you can start making new mom friends today. Check out the post below or listen to the episode below to find out how to make mom friends. Pin this for later! Why is it so hard to make mom friends as an … [Read more...] about How to Make Mom Friends With Ease
An Easy Way to Declutter Your Home and Phone
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Don't declutter just to declutter. Or declutter to say that "I only have this amount of stuff." The point of decluttering should be to try and find your sweet spot. This sweet spot is the number of things that are manageable and sufficient for your family, but it's also not overwhelming. To get to that sweet spot, Krista shares a few tips for getting started so that you're not overzealous like I was and throw out things that you need. Let … [Read more...] about An Easy Way to Declutter Your Home and Phone
Tips for Managing your Money During Hard Times (COVID-19 Series)
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER There are many things that influence or financial situation. But there are ways to take control. Even in the midst of a pandemic. Check out the post below or the podcast episode above to get your questions answered about finances whether you have been furloughed or you are working from home and still receiving your salary. Plus my guest shares simple tips to getting started with saving for a vacation so that you have make memories without … [Read more...] about Tips for Managing your Money During Hard Times (COVID-19 Series)
Poems by Andrea Hope
When Your Daughter Tells You She Wants to Be an Astronaut by Andrea Hope Don't Cry by Andrea Hope Andrea Hope is a poet that resides in Poland with her husband and kids. She was recently featured on the Real Happy Mom Podcast. You can listen to Andrea recite one of her poems in the player below. Make sure to get Andrea's book of poems, To Mother, on paperback or digital for Kindle. You can visit Andrea's website to learn more about her at www.andreahope.org or … [Read more...] about Poems by Andrea Hope
Gift Ideas for Father’s Day 2020
Let's be honest. Every year fathers are appreciative of the DIY gifts but secretly hope for a father's day gift that doesn't suck. This year, in addition to the DIY gifts from the kids, get the special man in your life a gift that he will love. Not sure what that special dad would like for father's day? No worries. I've got you covered. I have gift ideas for father's day to please the ones that love the outdoors to the techy guy. This post contains affiliate links which means I may … [Read more...] about Gift Ideas for Father’s Day 2020
Self-Care to Help Save Your Sanity During a Pandemic (COVID-19 Series)
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Now, more than ever, you have to take care of yourself. During the time of the coronavirus pandemic, it's not time to put yourself on the back burner or last on the list. To continue showing up as an awesome mom, you have to make sure that you are practicing self-care. I'm not sure when, but self-care got a bad rep. Whether through marketing or it looking frivolous on social media. But self-care is far from that. It's a … [Read more...] about Self-Care to Help Save Your Sanity During a Pandemic (COVID-19 Series)
The Basics of Aromatherapy for Self Care
Many times as moms, we put ourselves last on the to-do list then wonder why we feel terrible at the end of the day or week. Taking care of yourself and making yourself is a priority is essential to being an awesome mom day after day. Without proper self-care, you'll likely be burnt out or filled resentment instead of contentment. One way to provide yourself with self-care is through aromatherapy. I brought a special guest to share the basics of aromatherapy for self-care that you can … [Read more...] about The Basics of Aromatherapy for Self Care
How to Navigate the Conversation About Coronavirus with Your Kids (COVID-19 Series)
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Having difficult conversations with kids is always one that I try to avoid. The problem is this serves no one. Kids are still left with questions that they may resort to their friends or the internet to answer. The coronavirus is no different. Instead of avoiding the conservations and worrying about how much information you should share, welcome the conversation. But before you do, check out the episode with Dr. Jennifer Variste above or … [Read more...] about How to Navigate the Conversation About Coronavirus with Your Kids (COVID-19 Series)
Practical Tips for Parenting When You Are Stressed and Overwhelmed (COVID-19 Series)
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER I see you. You're trying to hold it together. But you're stressed out and exhausted and feel like you don't have anything left to give. Then you add in all of the feelings that have come along with the COVID-19 pandemic. I totally get it. You're stressed and overwhelmed with parenting during this time. You are not alone. And thanks to my guest Rachel, you will have what you need to be loving mom life again. Tips to get your child to … [Read more...] about Practical Tips for Parenting When You Are Stressed and Overwhelmed (COVID-19 Series)