6 Simple Debt Management Tips

6 Simple Debt Management Tips

Sometimes debt will just creep up, even for the best of us who think we have it all under control. But how can we easily manage our debt? Is there an easy way to manage debt? Of course there is! And today, we’re going to talk about six simple debt management tips– some of which you might already be doing. Even when debt does start to creep up on us, it might not be intentional and that’s completely understandable! So long as you take control of the situation, so it doesn’t take control over you or your life- you’re going to be okay. Managing your debt doesn’t have to be difficult. And once you have it under control, it will be easier to get out…

Must Have Motherhood Clothes During Pregnancy

With one pregnancy, I was pregnant from fall through early summer and with my last pregnancy, I was pregnant from spring through early winter. And let me tell you- being pregnant during the summer? Not my cup of tea. With both pregnancies, accommodating my growing stomach and staying comfortable were of utmost importance. That’s why I want to share my must have motherhood clothes for a comfortable pregnancy– no matter what time of the year you’re pregnant. This post makes use of affiliate links, by making a purchase you are helping me help my family Essential Motherhood Clothes: Basics Nursing bras. Whether you plan to nurse or not, getting a nursing bra will be your best friend. I purchased a few night nursing bras and…

Road to Motherhood

Road to Motherhood

This is another entry in the ‘All About Me’ mini-series. I figured since the name of the blog is Just Another Mom, I should probably attempt to chronicle my journey to motherhood. This story takes place in three parts, as I am a mom of three, and is spread out at different parts of my life. Each part is decidedly different, but has definitely defined who I have become as a person. Each experience is as different as each child, not that I would have expected any differently. I begin my road to motherhood at the tender age of 15. I was a sophomore in high school, irresponsible, and afraid. Luckily, my mom was supportive and understanding, though I’m sure she was also disappointed. Still,…

Budget Friendly Date Ideas

Budget Friendly Date Ideas

This was touched upon briefly during my Valentine’s Day series, but I wanted to talk again about budget friendly date ideas. Why? Because it’s important to keep the romance going in your relationship. And contrary to popular belief, you do not have to break the bank to impress. I don’t think you should have to either.. and I have never expected much. I don’t want all of that, anyway. Flowers die and I don’t really wear jewelry. There are plenty of ways to show someone that you love them without spending money. Similarly, there are plenty of ways to go on a date without having to take out a small loan. Here are a few budget friendly date ideas to consider. Dating used to be…

Is Your Toddler Sleeping Enough?

Is Your Toddler Sleeping Enough?

When she was just on the cusp of 6 months, Squeaker stopped sleeping through the night. She had just started passive teething so I’m fairly certain that had a lot to do with it. She was also still exclusively breastfeeding and I’m sure that played a large part as well. But then as she started to transition to being a curious toddler; her sleep patterns remained almost the same. She was taking two naps a day but she still wasn’t sleeping through the night. I admit, this is probably our fault as well for not establishing a bedtime routine with her… something that I’ll get into later. If we were really and truly concerned about this, I would bring it up with her pediatrician. For…

Building Confidence In Shy Children

Building Confidence In Shy Children

This is a guest post as a part of a book tour for Raising The Shy Child 5 Tips for Building Confidence in Shy and Anxious Children Shy and anxious children can be triggered by a large range of things—school performance, play dates, even going to an unfamiliar environment can trigger an anxiety. Building confidence in your child is one of the best ways to mitigate anxiety in the anxious and shy child. The tips below can help you set your child up for success in the world, and build his or her confidence as: 1. Give the child a job. Few things build confidence more than being given responsibility and executing them successfully. Set your child up for success by clearly explaining both what…