Why You Should Use a Journal as a Part of Your Self Care Routine

Why You Should Use a Journal as a Part of Your Self Care Routine

What does your self-care routine look like? I’m going to be honest with you- mine sucked. It was little to non-existent for quite some time. And that was, quite possibly, one of the worst things that I could have done. It never occurred to me at the time how something so simple could be so useful. But, during the most difficult times of my life, self-care made a world of difference. One of the components of my current self-care routine includes keeping a journal. And I get it- you’re busy. You don’t have a lot of free time. But a journal does not have to be a time consuming task. In fact, here are a few reasons why I think you should use a journal…

Why You Need to Take a Break

Why You Need to Take a Break

Dear mom: Let’s talk about why you need to take a break. This is something that’s especially important for me to keep in mind, and any work at home parent or stay at home parent. If you were working at an office, you would get breaks. Perhaps a paid shorter break and a lunch break, but you would have a break. So why should working at home or being a stay at home parent be any different? It shouldn’t but in reality, we usually don’t take a break- even when we should. This is an important mental health issue for moms (and dads) to be aware of. Yes, you can take a break. What does it mean to “take a break”? Many of us are…

Free Printable Quotes on Motherhood Coloring Book

Free Printable Quotes on Motherhood Coloring Book

I’m finally trying my hand at making printable coloring pages. I started simple with a printable Beatitude coloring page and now I want to share something else. Just in time for Mother’s Day or useful for the mom wants to sneak in a little self care. This free printable quotes on motherhood coloring book is just five pages. It features one of my favorite motherhood quotes and is nice for a little bit of me time. And while it may be my first coloring book, it certainly won’t be my last! Printable Motherhood Quotes to Color The quotes that have been featured are as follows: A mother’s heart is a patchwork of love A mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go You have a…

The Importance of Me Time for Work at Home Moms

The Importance of Me Time for Work at Home Moms

As moms we take on a lot of roles and we tend to wear a lot of hats.  Our job is 24/7 all year long.  When we then add on additional roles as work at home moms, or homeschooling moms? We take on more and more.  We really don’t always value ourselves or value what we do. Sometimes it’s difficult for us to even recognize just how important we are.  Do you regularly practice self-care? And for that matter, when was the last time that you did something that was just for you? You absolutely should take the time to do something for yourself. It is more than okay to be a little selfish. Me time for moms is needed. In fact, if you keep…