Wow guys, it’s been a minute since I’ve had the opportunity to sit down and write. I’ve missed it; but quarantine with three kids at home and two parents working full-time in the house. Well, you all know. A lot of “don’t climb that bookcase”, “did you seriously just trap the baby in there?!”, and…
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Prologue: I wrote this on May 12, and officially went back to the office to work on May 26. In total, I spent 72 days at home 24/7 with my child. It was epic. And while I was so very grateful for a job and an employer that worked with working parents to make this possible,…
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I know this isn’t the end of year we had all planned. When you have kids, back to school and end of school is usually our calendar year, am I right? It’s weird, all being in an uncertainty. Isn’t it? Will anything ever look the same? My heart hurts for those of you that…
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In the frenetic world of 2020, if you aren’t checking your emails, liking your friend’s Instagram posts and planning your summer vacation while eating dinner, you’re guilting yourself into wondering why you’re wasting time. With loads of high-tech devices that make layering tasks almost effortless, mindfulness is a lost art — almost. In the middle…
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Nope! I am not talking about using your phone either. I am talking about looking at the people you live with and talking to them! Believe me, I know that it seems much easier to allow them extra screen time but make time for face to face conversation and playtime. I know there have been several…
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I first wrote this on my personal blog, MommieVentures, on 04/15/20. This was such a fun and cheap craft to do with your kiddos! Messy, yes, but totally worth it! All you need is a foil pan, a canvas of any size, a plastic knife, shaving cream, and food coloring. All these supplies were purchased…
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