I just went out and bought all the twinkle lights I could find! No, I'm not stocking up for next year's holiday decorations. I'm preparing myself for the dark cold winter that lies ahead. As moms, we know that with the dreariness of winter's days, the less happy we can become. A certain grey dullness can overshadow the joys of our everyday life. Even our little ones can exude a bit more … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Happy through Winter
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Thoughtful Gifts for a Homeschool Mom
These thoughtful gifts for a homeschool mom are sure to make her feel extra special this holiday season! After all, homeschool moms do it all! They are mom, teacher, chauffeur, nurse, maid, cook, secretary, and personal assistant to their families. Homeschool moms are AMAZING! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The job … [Read more...] about Thoughtful Gifts for a Homeschool Mom
Embracing Our Strengths as Introverted Homeschool Moms
Are you an introvert? Being introverted homeschool moms can be a struggle. But there are also strengths and encouragement in our quiet ways. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Introverted Homeschool Moms Motherhood is beautiful; motherhood is hard. All moms understand this paradoxical truth. Yet introverted mothers face unique … [Read more...] about Embracing Our Strengths as Introverted Homeschool Moms
The Pressure to be the Perfect Homeschool Mom
Homeschooling can be hard. None of us are perfect. So, let us stop comparing ourselves to others. There is no such thing as the perfect homeschool mom. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Pressure to be the Perfect Homeschool Mom Parenting is hard, folks. There, I said it. Homeschooling is hard too. Both are difficult jobs. They … [Read more...] about The Pressure to be the Perfect Homeschool Mom
Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool Mom
Self-care for moms can be difficult. Add in homeschooling and now you've really got a challenge! But what if you are an introverted homeschool mom surrounded by extroverts. How can you not only homeschool well but also thrive in a world full of extroverts? This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool … [Read more...] about Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool Mom
Through the Lens of My Toddler
My toddler got a hold on my phone and managed to snap this photo of me. Here is Mom wearing no makeup. She's stressed from a play date gone horribly wrong. She has the beginnings of a headache. She has holes and spills on her shirt and pants. She has diaper cream in her hair. She loses her temper. She questions her abilities as a mother. She has doubts and fears. Yet through the … [Read more...] about Through the Lens of My Toddler