How To Stretch A Paycheck in a One Income Family

How To Stretch A Paycheck in a One Income Family

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We are a one income family.. or at least, a one steady income family (and no, that one steady income is not me… yet).  As a mom of children with special needs, I’ve spent a good amount of time as a stay at home mom. Though one of my goals is to at least make a part time income with this blog, I’m not nearly there yet. So we have to be creative when it comes to the one paycheck and we’re learning how to stretch a paycheck. One way that we’ve done that is by creating a budget though there are several other ways to do this. Some we’re going to start and some we may do in the future. How To Stretch A…

You've just been told that your toddler has autism and your life will never be the same. But that's not a bad thing, I promise!

What Happens When Your Toddler Has Autism

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I want to tell you about my firsthand experience regarding autism in toddlers. My middle child is non-verbal, severely autistic. She has autism. The A word that I never wanted to think about before she got her diagnosis and the A word that I still sometimes don’t want to hear. It doesn’t matter how I word it, there are times that I still don’t want to hear it. I say this not because I’m ashamed of her, far from it. I say that because it’s just a part of who she is. Her autism does not define her, but it does explain some of her quirks. Her autism will not got away, there is no cure- and I’m okay with that. Autism is a part…

Finding Your Relaxation Space In Your Home

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Our homes are many things: shelter from the outdoors, a canvas to express our personality, and a place to raise our family and create memories. They should also be something else, however, which is often overlooked: relaxing. In today’s ever frantic world, it’s important that we have a space in which we can unwind and recoup energy. While many people go to great lengths to make sure their home looks fantastic, not everyone takes the same care to ensure their home is a relaxing place too. But fear not, because transforming your home to one of relaxation isn’t all that difficult. Below, we take a look at a few tried and tested ways to up your home’s relaxation credentials. Source: Pexels.com   Get Rid of…

19 Ways to Organize Your Life to Organize Your Mind

19 Ways to Organize Your Life to Organize Your Mind

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Getting organized will help you in so many ways. But have you ever considered the ways to organize your life that organize your mind? We know that clutter affects your life and that clutter can affect your stress levels. This is something that we talk about quite a bit in our home organization tips for moms. In our ever increasingly hectic lives, it can be difficult to stay organized. It turns out that, if we don’t organize our lives, we can’t stay organized in our minds. Staying or getting organized can be somewhat of a chore but, if it helps keep your head straight, it’s worth the effort. Here are some things you can do to organize your life so that your mind stays organized…

Dear Mom Who Is Afraid to Leave Her House

Dear Mom Who Is Afraid to Leave Her House

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Dear mom who is afraid to leave her house, If it’s because of your special needs child- I can understand. If it’s because of a fear of judgement- I can understand. If it’s because of a feeling of helplessness – I can understand. If it’s because of your own anxiety – I can understand. If it’s because of your own depression- I can understand. You see, I may not have been in your exact situation, but I can relate. Because I have been there. Because, at one point, I was the mom who was so wrapped up in nerves. I hated the thought of leaving the house. I didn’t want to deal with people at all. To be fair, there are some days that I…

10 Discipline Strategies for Children and Parents

10 Discipline Strategies for Children and Parents

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When it comes to raising kids with character, one of the most powerful tools that we have in our parenting toolbox is discipline. We’ve talked about how to effectively discipline an ungrateful child and how to discipline a toddler. Now, let’s talk about discipline strategies for children and parents. Honestly, having self-discipline is huge for a work at home or stay at home mom. Really for anyone in the workforce. But, let’s talk about how that can also apply to parenting. How to use self-discipline at home My youngest child is proving to be the most challenging of my three children. I’m not sure why this is, but it’s happening. Daily, it seems, a new issue comes up and I find myself in a power…