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What is Self-Care? How to Actually Unlock Your Authentic Thrival Mode
In this whirlwind world, self-care for women – especially moms like you – isn’t a luxury; it’s a lifeline. It’s all about finding the balance in life that lets you be your best self while juggling the endless tasks that come with motherhood. So, what is self-care for a mom? It’s your ticket to stepping out of survival mode and into your thrival mode! The Journey to Thrival Mode: Self-Care for Moms We get it, life as a mom is a never-ending marathon. You wear countless hats, from chef to chauffeur to problem-solver. But the secret sauce to keeping everything together lies in self-care. By practicing self-care for moms, you…
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Avoiding Mom Burnout: 8 Tips for Escaping Survival Mode as a Mama
Motherhood is a rewarding journey filled with love and joy, but it can also be incredibly demanding. Many moms find themselves teetering on the edge of burnout, struggling to balance the responsibilities of parenting, household management, and self-care. In this blog post, we’ll explore practical strategies for avoiding mom burnout, recognizing the signs, and finding your way out of survival mode. Recognizing the Signs of Motherhood Burnout Before we delve into avoiding mom burnout, let’s identify some common signs that indicate you might be on the brink of burnout as a mother: 1. Exhaustion Feeling persistently tired, even after a full night’s sleep, can be a sign of burnout. You…
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How To Have A Mindful Holiday As A Busy Mama – 3 Easy Tips
The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone, and even more so when you are in charge of hosting a holiday party, having family stay with you, are experiencing financial restraints, or have a lot of responsibilities. This can all take away a lot of the joy of the holiday season, no matter which holiday your family celebrates. A mindful holiday as a busy mom might seem like an impossible dream, but with a little practice, you can make it reality. By practicing mindfulness during the holidays, you can learn how to let the unnecessary stresses go, and live in the moment. It allows you to really appreciate every…
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10 Healthy Ways To Slow Down and Enjoy Fall
Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed now that summer is over? Here's 10 healthy ways to slow down and enjoy fall. Reduce stress and go into the holiday season with better physical, mental, and emotional health!
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How To Use Up Leftover Pumpkin – 10 Healthy Ways To Use Up Leftover Pumpkin And Other Thanksgiving Leftovers
If any one food comes to mind when fall begins, pumpkin is probably it. This is when it is all about pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin cheesecake, and pumpkin cookies. While these are delicious treats, it is important to aim for balance with your health. Here you will learn how to use up leftover pumpkin plus other healthy ways to use up thanksgiving leftovers. If you’re unsure what to do with all that leftover turkey, keep reading. It is possible to take Thanksgiving leftovers and turn them into new, healthy meals the whole family will love! In their original, unprocessed form, many of the foods, like pumpkin, that we typically enjoy…
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How To Make The Most Of Fall Produce For Kids
One of the best ways to save money on groceries is to shop in season produce. In this post, I’ll show you what seasonal produce you can expect to see this fall and some deliciously unique dish ideas just for fall. You’ll also learn different ways to use fall produce for kids, specifically. Plus, I’ll show you how to save those fall favorites to enjoy throughout the holidays without spending a bunch of extra time in the kitchen. What produce is harvested in the fall? When it comes to following a healthy diet, it isn’t all about calories and restrictions. Especially if you’re wanting your children to eat healthy, you…
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How To Declutter Quickly – 4 Decluttering Tips To Help Conquer The Overwhelm
Getting rid of the clutter in your home is the first step towards maintaining a clean and tidy home. Where there’s less stuff, there’s less to clean, right? Below, you’ll find practical tips to declutter quickly so you’re prepared for those unexpected moments. Plus, you’ll learn the benefits of decluttering and where to start decluttering when you’re overwhelmed. There are so many experiences in life that lead us into the overwhelming thought of: crap! I need to clean this house NOW! The guests are on their way. You’ve been so busy preparing the food that you haven’t had a chance to clean up yet. Your in-laws just booked a trip…
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Amazing Summer Bucket List Ideas For The Whole Family!
Summer is here and before the kids start talking about how bored they are, it’s a good time to plan ahead. So here are some of my favorite summer bucket list ideas for the whole family. No matter what, we are determined to make this summer the best one yet! First things first, if your family likes to keep a routine, even during summer, these routine charts for kids are free to print and are super cute. Having a routine chart can bring a sense of normalcy when the schedule has changed so much. Take your child’s routine one step further with a planner like this digital one: My Magic Planner.…
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11+ Frugal Ideas for School Lunches Kids Will Actually Eat
Summer is coming to an end and school is about to start. That of course means it’s time to get back into a school year routine. Part of that routine in many households is packing school lunches. Ideas for school lunches are endlessly available, but I’ve gathered a few favorites here. Plus I’m sharing some tips to help you make the most of lunchtime and your budget! Packed lunches are a great option when your child isn’t too fond of what the school has to offer or you want a little more control over what your child is eating. Of course, sometimes, the more frugal option is to pay for lunch…
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How To Save Money on School Supplies
The cost of sending the kids back to school can easily put you behind financially, especially if you aren’t able to set money aside ahead of time. Don’t let that school supply list intimidate you. Here’s a list of tips that will help you save money on school supplies this year. How much should I spend on back to school supplies? Whatever you can afford and feel is appropriate for your family. It really all depends on your budget, size of your family, the age of your children, type of school they attend, and so on. It’s not hard to spend several hundred dollars on school supplies, especially if you…
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20+ Frugal Father’s Day Gift Ideas Any Dad Will Love
Planning the perfect Father’s Day celebration with the best frugal Father’s Day gifts really all depends on how well you know the dads you’re celebrating, right? But, with this list of frugal Father’s Day gift ideas you’re sure to find something the dad in your life will enjoy! A simple Google search will turn up hundreds of ideas for Father’s Day gift ideas. I’ve compiled some favorites into a list of all sorts. From complex, time consuming gifts, to just the click of a button gifts. This list offers a variety of gift ideas to celebrate the dad in your life this Father’s Day! Of course, there’s food and frugality…
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How To Use The Best Cash Back Apps To Save Extra Money Every Month
There are many ways to save extra money with minimal effort. Today, let’s discuss how to effortlessly save extra money via the best cash back apps out there. Whether you just need a few extra bucks a month, or a few extra hundred bucks a month, cash back and rebate apps can help you meet that goal. Do cash back apps really work? Yes. Cash back and rebate apps let you earn cash back or other rewards when you make a purchase through a qualified retailer. Think the opposite of coupons, okay? So you don’t get the deal upfront, you first buy the product and get your reward once you’ve…
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How To Get Kids To Eat Veggies – 13 Healthy Eating Tips
How to get kids to eat veggies is a question on the mind of so many parents all over the world. But how do you do it? How do you get your kids eat more vegetables? Well, you could start by talking about the benefits and showing them the importance of healthy eating with a nutritional chart.. Meh. But kids don’t typically listen to that kind of stuff, do they? So here’s a few tips to try if you’re struggling with how to get kids to eat veggies. *Obviously, if there is a texture or sensory concern or other feeding/nutrition concern, these tips may not work. Please consult your child’s doctor…
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10 Cheap and Easy Ways To Stretch a Meal
Looking to slash your budget but not sure where to start? Have a ton of kids you need to feed? Help has arrived! Learn how to stretch a meal and save money! With just a few simple tricks, you can adjust your meals so they cost less and serve more. These tricks also offer some tips for using more of the foods you already have, which is also an excellent way to reduce your food costs. 1. Stretch a meal with rice. It’s such a universal ingredient which makes it top of my list for foods that stretch a long way. Rice can be added to almost any dish, even…
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How To Go Grocery Shopping Online and Save Money
Grocery shopping online is a game changer in our busy society. How awesome is it that we live in a time where we can tell someone what we want from the store and they will do the shopping for us. Many times, they’ll even do it for free. Crazy right? In addition to grocery shopping online, you can have groceries delivered to your front door, too. It’s no secret that grocery shopping online can make life easier, below are some of the ways it can help. Benefits of grocery shopping online There are many benefits to grocery shopping online. Saving time just might rank at the top for most. Some…
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How To Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons
Food is essential. But, groceries are expensive. Good thing there are numerous ways to cut costs at the store. I promise, it is possible to learn how to save money on groceries without clipping coupons. Save your hard earned money for something more fun.. like the electric bill. hehe But before we can get into how to save money on groceries, let’s talk about how much you should be spending on groceries each month. After all, in order to know if you’re saving, you have to know what you’re spending, right? How much do you spend a month on food? I go into more detail about this here. But, in…
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5 Cheap Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July
Having a really fun, fulfilling holiday weekend doesn’t have to cost you an arm or a leg. There are a ton of cheap ways to celebrate the Fourth of July. Below you’ll find fun activities, good food, and cute decorations you can utilize to save money this 4th of July while still having an enjoyable, festive time! During a normal year, our Fourth of July celebrations would include fun with the family at barbecues and fireworks celebrations. This year, however, that isn’t possible as we continue to self-isolate to protect our youngest daughter’s compromised immune system during the coronavirus pandemic. Related: The Azia Warrior Project So, I quickly threw together…
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How To Meal Plan on a Budget – The Beginner’s Guide
Often meal planning is mistaken for this extra long, daunting process that overwhelms even the most organized person. Add a budget to the meal planning for beginners and the recipe for disaster is nearly complete. But what if knowing more about how to meal plan on a budget could change that? There are some tricks to meal planning for beginners; creative ways to stick to a meal plan on a budget. When a meal plan is executed well, it’s easy to stick to a grocery budget and not overspend on food. By the end of this post, you will know exactly what steps to take to create a meal plan…
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3 Tips for How To Stick To a Grocery Budget
Now that you know how much money you should spend. If you don’t, go to this post first to learn all about how to start a grocery budget. *welcome back* It’s time to start figuring out what to buy, right? Learning how to stick to a grocery budget is almost as easy as learning how to start a grocery budget. By the way, if you aren’t sure how much money you should be spending on groceries, I show you a really easy way to find out in this post. You really might want to start there, seriously. Moving on.. How to save money on groceries? One: shop your house, first.…
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How Shelf Cooking Can Save You So Much Money!
For most people, how you plan out your meals plays a large part in whether or not you’re overspending on groceries. But, there’s a better way to plan your meals so that your weekly trip to the grocery store doesn’t break the bank. That’s where shelf cooking comes in! Maybe you’ve heard of the term shelf cooking before, or maybe you recognize it as the way your mother or grandmother prepared meals. In modern times, it doesn’t seem to be as popular of a technique, but we’re here to change that! What is shelf cooking? Shelf cooking is a phrase coined by the fabulous, the beautiful, the Fun, Cheap, or…
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How To Start A Grocery Budget – Amazing Grocery Budget Calculator
Let me preface this by saying that taking Jordan Page’s advice about how to start a grocery budget several years ago, was life changing for my family. Before, I always tried to budget for groceries but I didn’t have a clear idea of how much I should be spending or what I should be including. Basically, budgeting in general, is not my strong suit. (But that’s a whole notha story.) Now lets get to what you came here for.. What is a good budget for groceries? Not what the USDA’s “Low Cost” food plan says.. I once googled “grocery budget calculator” to establish a baseline for figuring out how to start…
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The Most Helpful Mindful Morning Tip For Busy Moms {Day 7}
As a busy mama, being mindful is crucial. Of course, you don’t want to miss watching your babies grow up. But, the truth is, with all the responsibilities and commitments life throws at us these days, that’s easier said than done. That’s why I think it is so important to begin each day with a mindful morning. But also, to be mindful about whether or not your morning routine is actually working for you and your family. Remember, how you start your morning greatly impacts how your entire day will go. Why Being Mindful Is Important Creating routines and habits that set you up for successful mornings is a great…
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How To Stick To A Productive Morning Routine {Day 6}
With your newly designed, dream morning routine figured out, it’s time to not only put it into action, but make it stick for weeks and months to come. I mean, you want to make sure your new productive morning routine happens every morning without fail, right? Turning into a daily routine of healthy habits is the best way to make sure that happens. Before something becomes a habit or a routine, it takes a lot of willpower to make things happen. That’s energy that you will need for other things throughout your morning and busy rest of the day. Yes, it will take some willpower, mental energy, and drive at…
