23 Important Things My Autistic Daughter Has Taught Me

23 Important Things My Autistic Daughter Has Taught Me

Being a mom has been one of the most educational and eye-opening experiences of my life. Especially when it comes to my autistic daughter, she has taught me so many things- not just about parenting, but about myself. Parenting an autistic child has taught me a lot about myself. And I would even go so far as to say, that my autistic daughter is one of my greatest inspirations in life. Which is true. She inspires me daily. Not just because she’s my daughter. Though I may be a bit biased. For everything that she’s encountered, and gone through, she does so with a smile. That’s why I want to honor her and share with you 23 things that my autistic daughter has taught me….

14 Cooking Hacks That Will Save You Time and Money

14 Cooking Hacks That Will Save You Time and Money

I’m all for saving time and saving money. Any sort of tip that will help with time management or money management? Yes please. I will take more. So when I can find tips that will help with both, I’m all for it. I am thrilled to share with you 14 cooking hacks that will save you time and money. Many families today eat a lot of fast food and prepared convenience foods due to the lack of time they believe they have. The problem is, these foods will end up being very expensive ‒ not only at the supermarket, but also will result in more visits to the doctor due to the lack of nutrition and unhealthy ingredients in such foods. Thankfully, you don’t have…

Sesame Place made the most sense to us when it came to picking an autism friendly travel destination.

How to Make the Most of a Trip to Sesame Place with an Autistic Child

If you have read my tips for traveling with an autistic child, you’ll know that we once made a trip out to Sesame Place. It was, by far, one of the best things that we had ever done for her. And while that trip happened in 2011, I still want to talk to you about it. Sure, things have changed. But I would still highly recommend this trip. Speaking from our personal experience, here’s how we made the most of our trip to Sesame Place with an autistic child. How to Plan a Trip to Sesame Place First things first, you’ll want to start planning for your trip. Regardless if you’re planning this trip with an autistic child or not, these travel tips are pretty…

6 Ways to Prioritize Your Decluttering Project for Less Overwhelm

If you’re putting off decluttering your home because it’s too overwhelming, don’t be. I have a few tips to help. In fact, there are 6 ways to prioritize your decluttering project. Or projects if you’d rather break it up further. Decluttering can really help in the long run though, so don’t put it off for too long. And when you’re done with these five, be sure to check out the rest of my home organization and time management tips. If you have not decluttered recently nor maintained since your last purge, it can be quite a task to get things back under control. Thankfully, there are many ways to go about this while keeping your sanity. By organizing and decluttering one section of your home…

A to-do list doesn't have to be overwhelming or complicated. Here are 3 realistic ways for busy moms to use a to-do list.

3 Realistic Ways For Busy Moms To Use a To-Do List

As a mom of young kids, it is sometimes literally impossible to keep up with all the things I need to get done. Doctors appointments, paying bills on time, keeping the house clean…that’s just a few of the things that I ALWAYS have on my mind. So when you have all of that swirling around, it can get a bit chaotic. BUT when you use a To Do list – your life will change. Get ready! What happens when you make a to do list What’s the answer to complete mommy overwhelm? A simple To Do List. A REALISTIC To Do List. That means it is a bare-bones list of all the things you need to do. Don’t over-complicate things here. It’s really just a…

Five Reasons Why It’s More Than Okay To Say No

Five Reasons Why It’s More Than Okay To Say No

Saying no is not always easy, but did you know that it is really important to say no from time to time? Both for your time management, your stress, and your sanity, the importance of saying no absolutely matters. Whether it’s in the personal or professional realm, saying no matters. And yes, sometimes it will be difficult to say no to your loved ones and sometimes it’s very easy to say no. As a blogger, it’s also important to say no once in awhile.  As a mom, saying no can be incredibly freeing- whether you’re saying no to your family, someone outside of your family, whatever the case may be. Your time is precious and learning how to say no just might help you manage…