Many of us are suddenly finding ourselves homeschooling our kids without any preparation. This can seem like a daunting task. But I hope this post offers some relief. As a Montessori parent, I understand the ease and value of letting kids choose their own activities. The philosophy of Montessori learning is “freedom within boundaries”. It […]
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Family Activities When Kids Are Home From School
Are your kids home from school today? Mine are. And whenever I’m home with all three kids, I feel this insane #momguilt. I feel guilty for not having enough activities for them to do. I feel guilty for letting them play videos games or watch TV (which is all they really want to do). So, […]
Best Podcasts For Moms Looking Motivation
In my opinion, Podcasts are to blogs what Audible is to books. It’s a way to consume content when you don’t have the time to read it. It also serves as a great way to feel like you’re a part of an adult conversation when you spend your entire day talking to a tiny human […]
Just The Essentials: Why I Started Using Essential Oils
So the time has finally come and my metamorphosis into a full-ledged crunchy granola cliche is complete. I am entering into the world of essential oils, along with everyone else and their mother. I started seeing moms popping up in my Instagram feed talking about essential oils. It peaked my interest and I found myself […]
It Takes A Village: How I Found My Village On Instagram
For a while, social media became a very unhealthy part of my life. So much so, that I had to delete it altogether. But now, I’m back on and finding a whole new appreciation for it. And a whole new appreciation for the phrase “It Takes A Village”. I’m a millennial (cue angry eye roll […]