5 Things You Need to Do On Your Next “Momcation”

It's the most challenging job in the world to be responsible for the life of another human. It's also the most rewarding. However, it's normal if you need a little break once in a while. Today, that's called a momcation, or a solo vacation without the kids. It doesn't have to be a month in Paris, it just has to be something that is just for you so that you can recharge a little like adventure games such as escape rooms or others. If you aren't sure where to start with planning, here are five things you can do on your next momcation. Plan your next family trip with excursions in Majorca to make it more memorable and relaxing. Looking for a private resort? Check out the latest maldives holidays packages here. You may also try vaping to help you de-stress and relax. Find a vast selection … [Read more...]

4 Spots You Shouldn’t Forget During Spring Cleaning

Spring is officially here, which means now is the best time to give your home a much-needed deep cleaning. Of course, we often forget certain spots around the house when spring cleaning like baseboards and ceiling fans. To help you catch those forgotten spots, here are four areas you shouldn't forget around your home when spring cleaning. Your AC Filters It's important to make sure that your AC unit is capable of running efficiently before you plug it in for the warmer seasons. This is because air conditioners produce two tons of carbon dioxide per household. The more efficiently your AC runs, the less carbon dioxide it produces. Air conditioners stop and start over 72 times in a 24-hour period during the peak of summer. To keep your air conditioner from short-cycling (and to keep … [Read more...]

9 Low-Cost Hobbies Busy Moms Should Consider

If you're a busy mother, it can be hard to take time for yourself. It may feel impossible to find time outside of work and shuttling your kids around. However, it's more than necessary to take a break and find a hobby you enjoy partaking in. Schedule time before or after work or while your kids are in a sports practice or musical rehearsal. Look to these nine ideas for easy, fun, and low-cost hobbies you can try. Embroider One activity that's making a comeback is embroidery. Needles, thread, cloth, and the spools needed to embroider are all relatively cheap materials. You can even buy kits that provide design ideas! Because this activity allows you to carry out a design of your choosing, it allows for your own creativity to soar. Plus, it's very relaxing. Enjoy some music or your … [Read more...]

Early last year when things began to open back up in our part of the world my husband and I decided that we had put off looking at our Life Insurance, creating a will, and updating estate planning that we had started but never finalized.  It was worse than we thought.  We have three kids, two of whom are teenagers, and the last time we thought about getting term life insurance quotes, we had one baby.  Yikes! Planning 101 Estate planning. Creating a Power of Attorney. Making Wills for you and your spouse. How about Life Insurance for parents or Term Life Insurance? What is Term Life Insurance anyway? Does the idea of a Medical Directive make you squirm? I know it does for a lot of people, including myself.  Perhaps it puts you to sleep or fills you with anxiety. The unknown can be scary … [Read more...]

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A Holiday Thank You to Delivery Drivers

We get A LOT of packages.  Even in pre-Covid times, I was a bit of a package junkie.  I've been a member and avid user of Amazon since 1998.  I have no shame in this game. @purzlbaum unsplash.com Exhibit A: Last August we went on vacation for a week and a neighbor watched our dogs for us.  When we returned home seven days later the entire entryway was full of boxes and plastic sealed bags full of items ordered in the last few weeks.  However, many of them were things we had been waiting on for months due to pandemic problems with shipping and supply.  It was embarrassing, to say the least.  We looked like addicts. Honestly, it is not that bad on the regular. Exhibit B: is this holiday season.  I'm immunocompromised due to Chronic Lyme and I already loathe leaving my house … [Read more...]

Ways to Celebrate and Host Thanksgiving During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic may well be around, but if you have the last Thursday of November in your mind, it certainly shows that there is still something to be thankful for even in these challenging days. And there should be…   Just because the planning and setup of Thanksgiving have to be a little different this year, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on celebrating with your family and friends while sharing stories and memories and enjoying a richly-stuffed turkey dinner with green beans casserole and pumpkin pie. No, it doesn’t mean that at all. How about organizing a very special Thanksgiving celebration this year out of the four walls, or at least out of the box? Basics to consider for virtual celebration You might opt for celebrating on a virtual platform but in a … [Read more...]

How to Celebrate National Daughter Day

  My girls and I this summer. Calling all mothers, daughters, and fathers! Friday, September 25th, is National Daughters Day… a day to shower our daughters with love, affection and appreciation. It’s a great opportunity to add a little extra love and attention to our daughters’ life, cause they absolutely deserve it! My Life, My World I have three daughters. Each one has definitely been going above and beyond during this pandemic. Whether it is taking on additional chores to help us out at home, learning to cook, bake, or garden or care for their pets better they are putting in the work.  They are proving themselves to be adaptable, advocating for themselves and reaching out when they are struggling and asking for help.  The patience, understanding, and willingness to work … [Read more...]

How to Adjust to the ‘New Normal’

Our lives have drastically changed in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the things that were part of our regular routines that we never thought twice about have been significantly altered or halted entirely. Millions of people are now working from home, kids are learning from home, and many of the businesses we used to visit have closed their doors to slow the spread of the virus. We live in a new world and a new normal, but adjusting to these changes is easier said than done. Thankfully, there are many tools at our disposal and various steps you can take to adapt to the new normal, less strenuous. Digital Services We are fortunate that the virus has struck during the digital age when we have a slew of digital services at our fingertips. Though getting used to using … [Read more...]

Who Has Confidence? You Will After Incorporating These Two Simple Tips Into Your Life!

Being confident comes naturally for some while for others, it's much harder to attain. Regardless of how we actually look, it's common for people to not feel their best all the time. For example, 88% of women say their hair has a direct effect on their confidence. Though their hair probably looks amazing, they still feel less confident when it isn't how they want it. When we aren't feeling confident, we don't always treat or speak to ourselves like we would to our best friend. If you're someone who struggles with confidence, here are two important suggestions to help you look and feel your best. Challenge Yourself The first thing you need to do when trying to be a more confident person is to figure out why you aren't feeling confident in the first place. Is it because that dress or … [Read more...]

5 Tips for Buying a House as a Single Parent

It's no secret that buying a house as a single parent is daunting. Not only are you investing in a home on a one-person salary but you're also supporting your kids on that same budget. Fortunately, you're not alone if you're a single parent dreaming of buying a house. Every year, about 39% of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce, leaving many newly-single parents looking to settle down to give their kids a sense of security. While saving for a down payment on a house can be a struggle for anyone, there are a few ways single parents can get the help they need to overcome the financial challenges involved in the home buying process. Here are a few tips you can use to make buying a house as a single parent a little less overwhelming. Look into homeownership programs About 78% of recent … [Read more...]