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December 4 by Heather

Enlightening Goal-Setting Statistics (Is it Worth It?)

Life gets crazy sometimes, especially when you're also working full-time. The work/life balance struggle is real, but these 8 life hacks for busy moms will help you get started down the right path. Become the super-mom in your home!

We’ve all been told at some point or another that the key to successfully achieving our dreams in life is setting goals. This means thinking deeply about what we truly want to achieve in life and being very specific about how we’re going to get there. And, it means intentionally putting it in writing … Read More

December 24 by Heather

6 Easy Ways to Boost Your Child’s Confidence

Worried your child has low self-confidence? Use these growth mindset quotes to help them reframe their thinking and create positive brain connections.

Inside: Worried your child has low self-confidence? Use these growth mindset quotes to help them reframe their thinking and create positive brain connections.   I saw he had written on his daily warmup the word “sadness,” a frowning emoji and the statement, “This is what I feel like in my life…” These were the thoughts Read More

September 20 by Heather

Why Set Goals? – The 5 Simple Secrets of Why and How

Do you ever ask yourself, "Why set goals when I know I don't have the time?" Or do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions of life without any clear purpose or direction? Thankfully, there IS a way to get everything done and still pursue your personal goals. Don't miss these 5 simple ways of how you can set goals and achieve them.

Inside: Do you ever ask yourself, “Why set goals when I know I don’t have the time?” Or do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions of life without any clear purpose or direction?  Thankfully, there IS a way to get everything done and still pursue your personal goals. Don’t miss these Read More

July 11 by Heather

How to Feel Encouraged in the Midst of Overwhelm

Feeling weary and overwhelmed? This encouragement for moms includes an uplifting message and printable cards to help reframe your thinking.

Inside: Ever have those moments where you feel really discouraged and even overwhelmed? We all have them, so you’re not alone. Thankfully, encouragement for moms can come in all shapes and forms. These 7 tips will help reduce the overwhelm and lift your spirits. Dear Overwhelmed Mom, Being a parent is hard…like REALLY hard. Yet, Read More

April 25 by Heather

How to Jump the Biggest Hurdle When Your Kids Get Stressed

The more stress our kids experience, the less resilient and adaptive they become. But these coping skills for kids of any age plus the four pillars can make all the difference between being receptive and stable or reactive and defensive, even if they’ve never practiced before.

Inside: The more stress our kids experience, the less resilient and adaptive they become. But these coping skills for kids of any age plus the four pillars can make all the difference between being receptive and stable or reactive and defensive, even if they’ve never practiced before. Did you know? It’s a proven scientific fact Read More

February 3 by Heather

How To Stay Organized When Working Full-Time

Life gets crazy sometimes, especially when you're also working full-time. The work/life balance struggle is real, but these 8 life hacks for busy moms will help you get started down the right path. Become the super-mom in your home!

Inside: Life gets crazy sometimes, especially when you’re also working full-time. The work/life balance struggle is real, but these 8 life hacks for busy moms will help you get started down the right path. Become the super-mom in your home! Today we have a very special guest, Marie from www.OrganizedMarie.com. She not only works in Read More

January 16 by Heather

Why 91% of Goals Aren’t Reached (and How You Can be the 9% Who Does)

Goal setting activities don't have to take forever nor do they have to be difficult. Here are the best steps for how to uncomplicate goal setting, plus troubleshooting tips that are sure to help.

Inside: Goal setting activities don’t have to take forever nor do they have to be difficult. Here are the best steps for how to uncomplicate goal setting, plus troubleshooting tips that are sure to help. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. It had been Read More

November 27 by Heather

Find the Best Gifts for 10 Year Old Boys in Under 10 Minutes

Does it get harder and harder to find just the right gifts? Especially gifts for 10 year old boys? The most popular or trending gifts aren’t always the best gifts for our little men, so I've done the hard work for you.

Inside: Does it get harder and harder to find just the right gifts? Especially gifts for 10 year old boys? The most popular or trending gifts aren’t always the best gifts for our little men, so I’ve done the hard work for you. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience at no extra Read More

November 5 by Heather

17 Awesome Positive Affirmations for Kids to Ease Anxiety

Most children struggle with self-doubt and fear when it comes to what other’s may think about them. These positive affirmations for kids who start using negative self-talk will help them better understand how their attitude plays a major role in their mindset.

Inside: Most children struggle with self-doubt and fear when it comes to what other’s may think about them. These positive affirmations for kids who start using negative self-talk will help them better understand how their attitude plays a major role in their mindset.   Most days it’s an extreme battle to get 12-year-olds to focus Read More

October 5 by Heather

5 Tips to Help you Get Out of the House on Time

These 5 night routine for school tips are the best way to reduce your stress in the mornings.

Inside: These 5 night routine for school tips are the best way to reduce your stress in the mornings. Our alarm sounds its ear-piercing scream at 4:00 am when all else is silent. While I may snooze it till 4:15, this crazy hour is still our norm for waking up during the school year. Halfway Read More

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Do you feel like you wear 5 million hats? How do busy moms do it? These 6 time saving tips will help you add minutes to your day. Check out the post to grab a FREE printable packet to help you simplify your life, so you have more time to do the things you love.

6 Time Saving Tips for Moms

Is your meal planning taking too long? Check out these 3 solutions for simple meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking that can be done in no time.

3-Step Simple Meal Planning and Prep System

Check out the link to the 5 Simple Steps to closet organization. *Plus an unexpected use for some under-the-bed bins.

Closet Organization and a Tip for the Car

Ever feel like you're too stressed and overwhelmed? These books on mindfulness will help you regain energy and refocus your mind to get everything on that to-do list accomplished, even as a busy mom.

How to Reduce Your Stress in as Little as 5 Minutes

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