10 Quotes For Moms Who Are (Not) Enjoying Motherhood

10 Quotes For Moms Who Are (Not) Enjoying Motherhood

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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

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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…

Easy Chocolate Chip French Toast Bake

Easy Chocolate Chip French Toast Bake

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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…

When you are mindful about your time, you become more aware of how you're using your time. Seems simple enough, right? Here are 7 tips for how to be mindful about time management.

Mindful Time Management Tips for Moms

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As much as we would like to have more, there are only 24 hours in every day. And let’s face it, it’s actually less than that for the average human being since we do have to factor in things like sleep. But, by being mindful about how we use our time, we can make the most of our time and be more intentional with how we use our time. Today I’m sharing mindful time management tips for moms to help you make the most of your time. We’ve already discussed simple time management tips and creating a time management plan, so now let’s be mindful about how we use the time that we have. Why use mindfulness with time management? With mindfulness, you can take control…

Gift Ideas for Autistic Children for Any Budget or Price Range (Updated for 2019)

Gift Ideas for Autistic Children for Any Budget or Price Range (Updated for 2019)

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Sometimes, it can be difficult finding just the right gift for your autistic child. Or, maybe not. Some autistic kids have their definite interests. That might make it easier when it comes to buying 5 (or more) of everything. But if you are looking for more gift ideas for autistic children we are happy to present this post to you- sponsored by our friends at Fun and Function. Fidget Gift Ideas for Autistic Children Though you may be put off by these because of the fidget spinner craze, we all know how useful fidget toys can be for our autistic kiddos. And as an added bonus, none of these are spinners! Spaghetti Chewy Fidget Fidget Key Chain Balls-3 Pack Fidget Keeper Create-Your-Own-Chewy? Necklace and Fidget…

How to Avoid Burnout as an Autistic Mom
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How to Avoid Burnout as an Autistic Mom

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I’m exhausted. I have too much to do. I can’t do everything on my own. I can’t get the help I need.  No one understands. What can I do? How many times have you said any of the above, or maybe all of the above, to yourself? How many times have you, tired mom of a special needs child, felt that you just could not do it? I cannot tell you how many times I’ve wanted to curl up into a ball in the corner of my bedroom and just cry.  I cannot tell you how many times I’ve crawled under the blankets of my bed and cried. And I’m not ashamed to say that I did it.  Because I had to do it. My…