Motherhood

What Kind of Rest Do You Need Right Now? A Mom’s Guide to the Seven Types of Rest

Featured· Motherhood· podcast· Self-care

I was sitting across from my doctor when she looked at my labs, pointed to a sea of red squares, and asked, "Are you tired?" I had to laugh because I am a mom of four and a small business owner; I wrote and launched my first book this year; and a relationship close to me collapsed, so yes, I am

Mom’s Guide for How to Create a Mindful Capsule Wardrobe

Motherhood· podcast· Simple Tips & Solutions

In the hustle and bustle of daily life as a mom, it's easy for wardrobe decisions to become an afterthought, especially if you aren't naturally "fashionable." However, your clothing choices and style can significantly impact your comfort, confidence, and attitude. Have you ever noticed

Empowering Kids: The Magic of Love Notes and Positive Affirmations

Back to School Tips· Motherhood· Simple Purposeful Living Shop

In today's fast-paced world, where negative thoughts can easily creep into our daily lives, nurturing a positive mindset in our children has become more crucial than ever. Developing a growth mindset and maintaining good mental health from a young age is vital for their overall well-being. But how

10 Simple Tips for Getting Picky Eaters to Eat More Vegetables

Meal Plan Tips & Ideas· Motherhood· Simple Tips & Solutions

"How do you get your kids to eat vegetables?" This is one of the most common questions that pop up in my direct messages weekly. I get it and you aren't alone if you are struggling to get your kids to eat their vegetables. Many parents, myself included, face the challenge of getting

Best Advice and Tips for a Healthy and Happy Marriage

Motherhood· podcast

Today, we are diving into the best marriage tips to help you create a happy, healthy, and successful marriage. We certainly don’t have it all figured out but we thought it would be fun to share what we have learned along the way. We have been together a long time, 22 years to be exact.

Tips for Navigating Tech and Phones with kids

Motherhood· Simple Tips & Solutions

In today’s world, technology plays an important role in our everyday lives. With the rise of smartphones and other electronic devices, it’s easy to spend too much time on our screens and not enough time interacting with our family members in real life. Sound familiar? You aren't alone.

10 Simple Lunar New Year Activities

Adoption· Seasonal Activities· Winter

After adopting our son (born in China), we have been learning more about Chinese culture and incorporating some of their traditions into our home. In China and other Asian countries, the Lunar new year is the most important holiday of the year. Chinese or Lunar New Year is a two-week

7 Best Adoption Book Ideas for Parents

Adoption

When I first had the inkling to adopt, one of the first things I did was scour the internet for adoption book ideas. I wanted to read alllllllll the adoption stories I could. Reading adoption books confirmed in my head what my heart already knew, we were meant to adopt. I get asked all the

Yearly Adoption Gotcha Day Gift Ideas

Adoption

One year ago, we walked into a stuffy, sterile office building in the bustling city of Hefei, China to meet our son for the first time and welcome him into our family by adoption (you can read more about that day here). While that moment looked different than how most people meet their