Parenting
The Real Competition Is Not Out There – It Is the Voice in Your Head
How a Tennis Book I Read as a Teen Became My Mompreneur Mindset Bible When I first picked up The Inner Game of Tennis, I was not running a business or chasing kids around the house. I was a teenager just learning to play tennis, obsessed with improving my game but constantly frustrated by my…
Read MoreIf It Feels Impossible, It’s Probably Natural: A Mompreneur’s Guide to Breaking the Rules
Inspired by Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari “Culture tends to argue that it forbids only that which is unnatural. But from a biological perspective, nothing is unnatural. Whatever is possible is by definition also natural.”– Yuval Noah Harari, Sapiens Let that sink in for a second. Because if you are…
Read MoreProduct Review: A Foldable Floor Mattress That Saved My Sanity During Sick Kid Nights
Parents, you know the drill. Your kid is sick. Fever, coughing, maybe tossing and turning in their sleep. And there you are—half asleep in your own bed, dragging yourself up every hour to check if they are still breathing, if they need water, if their forehead feels like a furnace. That was me. Until I…
Read MoreYes, My House Is a Mess. No, I Am Not Failing.
I will just say it: my house is a mess right now. There are cereal crumbs under the kitchen table, half-finished laundry loads in the hallway, and something sticky on the couch that I have not had the energy to investigate. I have a cleaning person who comes twice a month, and still — the…
Read MoreKid-Proof Your Workspace Without Losing Style!
You sit down at your desk, hot coffee in hand, ready to dive into your work. You have a client call in ten minutes, emails to answer, and a proposal to finalize. Just as you take a deep breath to get focused, a tiny voice calls out, “Mom, can I use your pens?” Before you…
Read MoreBaba Marta, Martenitsa & A Mother-Daughter Tradition Turned Small Business
Every year on March 1st, Bulgarians celebrate Baba Marta, a beloved tradition marking the arrival of spring. It’s a time of renewal, joy, and most importantly—the exchange of Martenitsa, red-and-white bracelets that symbolize health, happiness, and good fortune. This year, I’m especially excited to share the story of a Bulgarian friend of mine who has…
Read MoreTech That Makes Mompreneur Life Easier
It is 10 p.m., and you finally have a moment to yourself. The kids are asleep (for now), the dishes are stacked in the sink, and your business to-do list is staring at you from the corner of the kitchen table. There is an email to respond to, a client invoice to send, and that…
Read MoreWake, Work, Win: How Successful Moms Start Their Day to Stay Productive and Balanced
The alarm buzzes, a child calls from the next room, and before your feet even hit the floor, your brain is juggling breakfast requests, work deadlines, and that nagging feeling that you should be doing a morning yoga flow—but let’s be real, who has time for that? For mompreneurs, mornings are less about slow stretches…
Read MoreLove, Fault, Break: Why Mompreneur Life Feels Like a Never-Ending Tennis Match
This blog is inspired by the book Open, by Andre Agassi. It is no accident, I think, that tennis uses the language of life. Advantage, service, fault, break, love – the basic elements of tennis are those of everyday existence, because every match is a life in miniature.– Andre Agassi, Open I picked up Open…
Read MoreTaming the Chaos: A Lifesaving Solution for Our Stuffed Toy Explosion
If you have kids, you know the struggle: stuffed toys. They multiply like rabbits, infiltrating every corner of your child’s room, spilling onto beds, chairs, and floors. For us, it reached a breaking point when our daughter’s collection seemed to take over her entire room. She didn’t even play with most of them, but every…
Read MoreA Must-Read for Young Tennis and Cat Lovers
If your child adores tennis and has a soft spot for furry feline friends, they’re going to fall in love with this delightful book, “Cat’s Tennis Adventure: A Paw-Some Tale of Rackets and Whiskers!”. My daughter recently discovered this charming story, and it’s safe to say it’s become an instant favorite in our household! The…
Read MoreMy Daughter’s Ears Piercing Journey: Tips for a Smooth Experience
For a few years now, my daughter has been asking to have her ears pierced. However, the deal we made was clear: she had to show she could take good care of her ears before we would go ahead with it. This agreement gave her the motivation to demonstrate responsibility and patience, two qualities that…
Read MoreThe Cleaning Trick Every Busy Mom Needs to Know
Let’s face it, moms: cleaning is an endless task. Between chasing toddlers, chauffeuring older kids to soccer practice, and trying to keep some semblance of order in the house, finding time for deep cleaning can feel impossible. That’s why I’m thrilled to share a simple cleaning hack that has saved my sanity more times than…
Read MoreYour Time Is Limited – So Stop Building Someone Else’s Life
I read this line in Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson and immediately felt it in my chest: Your time is limited, so do not waste it living someone else’s life.– Steve Jobs Because here is the thing: when you are a mom and a business owner, it is easy to get swallowed up by expectations.…
Read MoreWasp or a Bee Sting? This is the Question…
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure here. We just arrived home after a trip abroad and the first thing that happened after stepping outside the house is realizing (the hard way) that wasps have…
Read MoreBest Vacuum If You Own Ruggable Rugs
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure here. I am a clean freak and I have always aimed to maintain a spotless and orderly home, which is always ready for guests. I like everything to…
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