6 Tips for Healthy Eating at Home on a Budget
As we adjust to life at home – working from home, learning from home and eating at home – there is a need to be more intentional when it comes to what and how we eat. Simplicity is a good rule when it comes to food. Feeding a family is hard enough. Here are six tips for feeding the family with a focus on healthy eating at home on a budget.
How to Choose Daily Routines That Work for Your Family
Over the past few weeks, life across the nation has been turned upside down. As many of us find ourselves faced with shelter-in-place, working from home, and homeschooling, even the tried and true daily routines have gone out the window.
How do you set a new routine? How do you make a routine that can adjust when life throws you a curveball? I’ve gone back to the basics with my family to establish a new daily routine that works for everyone.
3 Common Causes of Headaches (And How to Fix Them)
Headaches are more than just a pain – they can derail an entire day! With many parents working from home while homeschooling or facilitating online learning for multiple kids, headache help is a must!
If you don’t have a fever and can rule out allergies, what else might be causing headaches in your home? And what can you do to stop them before they stop you?
8 Ways Mindset Fuels Success
A simple change in mindset helped me find success as a teacher, as a step-mom, as a wife, and as a human being. Not the other way around! It wasn’t until I found a mindset of growth that my productivity began to increase and I truly found success.
Find out 8 ways your mindset can fuel success!
What No One Is Saying About Mental Health & Social Distancing
Today, I’m sharing the areas where I’m prioritizing my own mental health and my family’s too. Mental health has never been more important and I think we all feel it with each passing day. From the sudden transition to working from home to schools closing and the burden of responsibility for much of their education and of course, lives that are suddenly less busy, things feel incredibly out of sorts. But we’ve never needed community and connection more.
10 Must Read Books for Driven Mamas
My favorite form of self-care and self-love is reading. And let me tell you, I. LOVE. NONFICTION. There, I said it. I am a content junkie. As a working mom, finding time to read can be hard. Thank goodness for Audible. For me, it’s more about the ability to consume, learn and grow.
5 Reasons to Consider Using Your Hobby to Make Money Online
It’s a huge step for many, but try giving yourself permission to believe you are worthwhile regardless of what you do, what you earn, where you work, or where you live.
You deserve to believe in yourself. You deserve to make your dreams a reality. Simply because you are you.
5 Female Entrepreneurs Who Paved the Way for Us All
A successful female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry WHILE being a mom – sounds impossible, right?
What does it take? A motivating vision. Lots of grit. A choice to take the path of persistence. A major helping of perseverance.
Check out the stories of 5 female entrepreneurs who helped pave the way for us all!
The Top 5 Life Management Hacks for Driven Mompreneurs
I’m a mom of three young girls, a restaurant owner, and a writer. Like so many, I’m seeking life balance or maybe something closer to alignment with my personal values and priorities, but that takes planning and intention. When the list is long and the days are short, planning and intention can feel like a burden, but the ability to know what needs to get done and move on is valuable and rewarding.
3 Caffeine Free Routines to Jump-Start Your Workweek
Let’s be honest – most of us don’t just drink 8 ounces of coffee. Most of our favorite mugs are at least 12 or 16 ounces, which means we are drinking 1.5 to 2 times the caffeine before we even start our day, and that’s if we only drink one mugful!
Instead of completely changing your morning routine, change what you’re taking in during the routine. Yes, you can keep the 10 minutes of quiet before the kids wake up as you savor a warm beverage and get an energy boost without caffeine!
7 Tips Every Driven Mama Needs for a Green Life
Today, it’s never been easier to live a green life, especially at home. There is often a belief that living a green life is hard and complex, but there are so many simple ways to care about the planet, while also caring for yourself and your family.
5 Things You Need for the Perfect “Momcation” [Yep! It’s a Thing!]
If you’re a busy mom looking to escape the hustle and bustle of mom life in the city, stay tuned. I’m beyond excited to be partnering with Farmhouse Market & Inn, located in the quaint town of New Prague, just 45 minutes from the Twin Cities. The Inn is on the second floor of Farmhouse Market in the heart of downtown. And did you know that Farmhouse Market was featured in the New York Times for its innovative business model? As a mom, it’s hard to hop on a plane and leave the family behind. But a night or two…
3 Keys to Success in Conquering Imposter Syndrome
Today on the blog, I’m sharing my best advice for tackling imposter syndrome and gaining confidence along the way. Because the only way to improve, your business or yourself is to set a goal and work towards it incrementally.
When and How to Tell Work You’re Pregnant [THE COMPLETE GUIDE]
I know that so many working mamas struggle with the decision of how and when to tell work they’re pregnant. And this struggle raises many questions: What is the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978? Where do I find maternity leave laws by state? Can you fire a pregnant woman? What are reasons to stop working during pregnancy? How do I announce my pregnancy at work? Should I request a doctor’s note to work less hours while pregnant? What if I wasn’t hired because I’m pregnant? Can I get fired for prenatal appointments? Today, I’m sharing everything you need to know…
How to Start a Wellness Journal for Better Health
What is a wellness journal? And how is keeping a wellness journal different than keeping a regular journal? A wellness journal is a journal dedicated to keeping track of your wellbeing. Rather than just writing out events of the day or your response to an emotional experience, wellness journals are designed with the intent of tracking a goal or an intention. And this doesn’t just mean logging what you eat or how much you exercise! A Look at the Whole A wellness journal helps you look at all areas of your life – from movement to sleep to relationships –…
How to Break Bad Habits to Be Your Best Mama Self
As a mom, you want to be your best mama self so you can take care of others and set an example for those you love. Your habits play a significant role in both the example you set and the person you strive to be. When you consider the habits that make up your every day, you might recognize habits that are healthy and others that are counterproductive… or even bad. Whether you want to be a better version of yourself or set the best possible example for your family, understanding the answers to these questions will help identify the…
2019 – A Year in Review & Looking Forward
This particular blog is a personal exercise in reflecting on the year and all it’s accomplishments. If you don’t have a process at work that allows you to do the same, I recommend journaling about your year and reflecting on all it brought to you in work and in life. Here are some prompts to help you get started (and also the questions I’ll be answering below!) What were the highlights? What were the lessons? What are you most proud of yourself for this year? What are you looking forward to in 2020? What do you want to tell the…
How to Save Your Sanity and Your Wellbeing this Holiday Season
4 Things You Must Do to Maintain Your Sanity & Wellbeing This Holiday Season 1 – Maintain your routine. During the holidays, it’s easy to lose sight of routine and healthy habits. We all benefit from routine in life… an ability to anticipate and set expectations about how the day or week is going to go. As we get caught up in this season of joy and thankfulness, our routine and healthy habits are often the first things to go. Come the New Year, it is that much harder to get back on track. Sticking to the routine of…
How to prep for vacation at work so you can enjoy your time off
The Brain and Behavior Foundation talks about how multiple studies are showing that taking time away from the job can have both physical and mental health benefits. Taking a vacation can help to: Reduce stress Reduce the risk of heart attacks Improve productivity Sleep better However, the chances of relaxing during your vacation are greatly increased if you can prepare for it in the right way and be intentional about your process for going out on vacation. This is why we’ve put together essential steps to take to help you prepare for vacation so you can truly enjoy your time…
5 Soup Recipes You Must Make When You’re a Busy Mom
The Start of a Delicious Tradition My kiddos are at the perfect age for us have themed dinner nights, because then they always know what to expect, even if they forget and ask “what’s for dinner” as soon as I pick them up. It’s also a way for me to make dinner planning a little easier on myself. So, when my body was seriously craving soups for the last few week, I decided to make ti a family thing and create #SoupSunday. It’s kind of genius, because after a day of running errands or taking advantage of a day with…
