Learn how this mom helps her family thrive by simplifying their household chores, using family therapy activities to improve communication, and practicing gratitude. She is a true inspiration and I know you’re going to love this episode, mamas! Episode Recap (This is part two of a two part interview! See part 1 here.) Valerie is […]
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25 Ways to Compliment Kids to Build Self-Worth
Here are 25 easy compliments for kids to speak life and truth over our children, to help establish the truth in their own minds of their inherent worth and value. Kids are so cute so it’s really easy to compliment them on their appearance. “You are so cute!” “You are so pretty/handsome!” While I don’t […]
Top Valentine’s Gifts for Kids Under $20 on Amazon Prime
Here are my top Valentine gift ideas for kids this year, with ten picks for boys and ten picks for girls, all of which you can purchase on Amazon Prime! So if you’re a last-minute shopper like me, I thought I could help you with this post while I’m helping myself. Win-win! Dollar Store Store […]
How I KonMari’ed my Master Closet
I got totally inspired after watching a few episodes of Marie Kondo’s Netflix special and spent one afternoon and evening completely decluttering our master closet! Here is the result and what I learned after using the Konmari Method.. I didn’t Think I Needed to Declutter When Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up […]
13 – How to Find Balance and Calm as a Busy Mom with Jen Riday (part 2)
Our minds can be full of clutter, especially as moms, as we think about and plan for everything that both our children, we, and our husbands need. It can be so overwhelming! In this episode, Jen Riday of the Vibrant Happy Women podcast, shares how she keeps herself centered, calm and reduces stress in her […]
My Top 5 Sanity Savers for Moms
As a mom of four, I’ve learned the hard way that self-care is pretty much the most important thing in my life. I can’t give to my children when my cup is empty – you can’t pour from an empty cup. without further ado here are my top 5 sanity savers for moms! 1. […]
How Hobbies Can Help You to Live Your Best Life
“Live your best life” is easier said than done, but having hobbies is a step in the right direction! As a mom of four, having hobbies doesn’t come easily. I know every parent can relate to this! It’s something I’ve had to prioritize and intentionally work into my life. And the effort has been worth […]
The Power of Knowing Yourself
I have a confession to make – I’m a personality profiling junkie! I love personality tests and programs and have done many different ones through the years. But the reason I do them is because each test, each program, gives me new insight into who I am and why I do what I do. I […]
How I Stopped Striving and Found Peace
Ever feel like a hamster, in a gigantic room with millions of other hamsters, all running on wheels? Going, going, going but not really getting anywhere. Not getting happier, not feeling any more special or more satisfied? I know I have for a long time, but for the first time in my life, I’m truly […]
8 Natural Remedies for Car and Motion Sickness
It’s the time of year when we will start traveling and going on vacations – yay! But for my family with four kids, we tend to have a lot of motion sickness so I’ve had to get creative to help them feel good while we are on the go. Here are my top eight best […]
