10 Quotes For Moms Who Are (Not) Enjoying Motherhood

10 Quotes For Moms Who Are (Not) Enjoying Motherhood

Being  a mom is one of the most difficult but also one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. And it wasn’t until I became a mom that I truly started to appreciate my own mom. But, with all of the ups- also comes the down. That includes the stressful moments, the sleepless nights, the times I’ve lost my temper. And the times that I wasn’t exactly enjoying motherhood. But how could that be? Wasn’t I supposed to love being a mom? Wasn’t every moment supposed to be a good one? Wasn’t I supposed to feel guilty about wanting a break from my kids? It wasn’t until I was starting to reach the end of my patience with my kids that I realized the…

Free Printable Very Hungry Caterpillar Inspired Bingo Cards

Free Printable Very Hungry Caterpillar Inspired Bingo Cards

It’s no secret that we love Eric Carle’s books in our household. Both of my daughters absolutely love this style and the Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of our all-time favorites. I’ve created a Very Hungry Caterpillar printable pack in the past but now, I wanted to make something that was a little bit more fun. And that could also help with both of my daughters with taking turns. So, we combined our love of Eric Carle with our love of Bingo – and made this free printable Very Hunger Caterpillar Bingo game. Why play bingo with younger children? For one, it helps with taking your turn. And it’s a great opportunity to continue conversations. Bingo is fun because you can play this as a…

How To Avoid Sinus And Allergy Issues In Winter

The temperatures have already dropped significantly since the last summer days. The trees have turned a bright shade of brownish-red all over the country. The spiced pumpkin dishes and drinks are back in trend. There is no doubt about it: Winter is coming. There’s nothing wrong about the colder months of the year, except that they tend to be accompanied by runny noses and congestion. Every household with young children knows that as soon as the days get shorter and colder, the kids are likely to catch a cold at school. If it were only a simple cold, you wouldn’t mind that much. But, unfortunately, kids are likely to spread their germs. You can be sure that soon enough, the whole household will be sniffing,…

How to Deal With an Inherited Property

Image Credit: Pexels CC0 Licence  Inheriting a property after a relative passes away is a hugely emotional thing. Not only did they trust you to take care of their things in their absence but you will also have to deal with the emotions that come naturally with grief. The key thing to remember is that if you can, you should take your time. For example, instead of trying to decide what to do with everything straight away, you could try renting a storage space so that you can go through each item at your leisure. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, just yet.  Here’s where you should start.  3 Easy Steps For How to Deal with an Inherited Property Change the Locks and Deal…

Easy Chocolate Chip French Toast Bake

Easy Chocolate Chip French Toast Bake

One of our favorite Christmas recipes is our French Toast biscuit bake. Because, yum! Who doesn’t love an easy and delicious recipe. We’ve also made a baked Chocolate French Toast (with almond milk) and Canned Biscuit Monkey bread.  I love easy recipes and I love recipes that I can use with every member of our family.  This delicious chocolate chip french toast bake fit the bill and I am looking forward to making it for Christmas this year.   Why chocolate chip French toast? Why not? French Toast is a versatile breakfast food, I think. It’s great as a weekend treat but you can also dress it up (or down) as a dessert. Let’s face it, French toast can be pretty sweet and when you…

Avoiding Seasonal Depression When You Work From Home

Working from home has many advantages. It can offer fantastic flexibility and an excellent chance to create the perfect work-life balance. Working from home can give you the opportunity to launch your own business or otherwise earn money doing something that you love. For many, working from home is a lifeline. A chance for a better quality of life and a brilliant way to make money with no ceiling or discrimination.  But it’s not all great. Many people that work from home find that their mental health suffers. Some people get terribly lonely, especially those that are used to working with a lot of people, or with the public, face to face. Some actually find it harder to achieve a work-life balance, finding that while…