LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHERThis episode has a very special guest. My mom!I really wanted to have my mom on this episode after recording a FaceBook live about Prime Day.In the video, I explained how I was trying to start planning for Christmas and my son's birthday even though it was in the middle of July.After recording the video I was thinking about the perfect person to talk about Christmas planning and savings is my mom.I started paying attention to my mom after I had my … [Read more...] about Simple Tips for Christmas Prep & Saving to Make You Stress Free
25 Positive Affirmations for Moms to Keep Moms Happy
Being a mom can be hard. The key that I have found to make this job called motherhood easy is having a positive mindset. Trust me. I get it. The kids are screaming, the house is a mess and your husband is taking the third phone call in a row and can't help you with making dinner or getting the kids ready for bed. The best way to keep yourself from turning into the mommy monster is repeating a few positive affirmations for moms. I have searched around for some positive affirmations … [Read more...] about 25 Positive Affirmations for Moms to Keep Moms Happy
23 Genuine Moms Advice on Dealing With Mom Guilt
You sneak away to get a few minutes of quiet time or you leave to go to the gym. Then it sneaks in. Mom guilt!It never fails. Mom guilt will always find a way to come in and get you feeling down. Especially when you feel like you have failed as a mother.The good news is you are not alone! Moms everywhere deal with mom guilt. Now you may be wondering "how do you deal with mom guilt?"I am glad you asked. I have 23 awesome moms that shared when the feel mom guilt and how they deal with it to … [Read more...] about 23 Genuine Moms Advice on Dealing With Mom Guilt
Facebook Ads for Newbies
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER On this episode of the Real Happy Mom Podcast, I am talking to Felicia Wright, the social media fixer. Felicia shares her story about knowing that she wanted to help in some way. She initially starting working in the Army. W hile in the Army she became a mom, but the Army just wasn't in alignment with the type of mom that she wanted to be. Once her contract was over she knew it was time to make a change. Felicia became a teacher with … [Read more...] about Facebook Ads for Newbies
10 FREE and cheap things to do this summer
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
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER 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 … [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
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER 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 … [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