Posts Tagged ‘working mom’
Things I Stopped Doing As a Mom (And Nothing Fell Apart)
At some point, I realized I was doing a lot… and still feeling like it was not enough. The house was not perfect. Work was not perfect. Parenting definitely was not perfect. So I started experimenting. Not with doing more. But with doing less. Here are the things I stopped doing as a mom. 1.…
Read MoreWinter, You Can Leave Now
If winter had a personality, it would be that guest who overstays their welcome, eats all your snacks, and then turns the thermostat down just to mess with you. We have done the coats. The boots. The scraping ice off the windshield like it is a full-time job. The “maybe it is warmer tomorrow” lies…
Read More3 Daily Car Commuter Frustrations That Drove Me Crazy (And My Fixes)
I do not commute to an office every day anymore, but I still feel like I live in my car. As a work from home mom, I am constantly driving around town. School drop offs, activities, grocery runs, errands, appointments, picking things up, dropping things off, and everything in between. Some days I swear I…
Read MoreWhen the Neighborhood Turns Red and White: Celebrating Baba Marta Together
Every year around this time, something interesting happens in my neighborhood. Red and white start popping up everywhere. On wrists. On jackets. On backpacks. Sometimes even tied to trees. If you know, you know type of thing. In a neighborhood as beautifully diverse as ours, this tradition brings together families from Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, and…
Read MoreWhen the Mess Gets Loud and the Phone Becomes a Hideout
(Plus the Amazon Finds That Actually Help) You walk into the room. Toys everywhere. Dishes stacked like a bad game of Jenga. Laundry that looks like it might start paying rent. Your brain freezes. Instead of doing anything, you grab your phone. Just for a second. A tiny break. Thirty minutes later, you are deep…
Read More10 Cute Mom Gifts for Winter Holidays (She Will Actually Use These)
Winter holidays are peak mom burnout season. Cold weather, endless events, kids home more, and zero time for herself. So let’s skip the dust-collecting junk and focus on gifts that are cute, practical, and secretly feel like self-care. Here are 10 winter holiday gifts moms genuinely love — cozy, stylish, and useful enough to earn…
Read MoreWhat Family Really Means to Me as the Holidays Approach
As the weather turns colder here in the Northeast, I find myself prepping for the upcoming holidays with a mixture of excitement and reflection. The leaves have started falling, the mornings feel sharper, and I have already added a few cozy essentials to my Amazon cart. But what really has been on my mind lately…
Read MoreFun Craft Idea for Halloween and Thanksgiving
If you are looking for a quick, creative, and cozy DIY project this fall, you are going to love this one. Watch my friend on YouTube as she walks you through how to crochet an adorable little pumpkin—perfect as an appliqué for fall decor or as festive earrings for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Whether you are…
Read MoreWhy I Switched From Paper Books to the Kindle Paperwhite as a Mom Entrepreneur
If you are a mom who loves to read but also feels buried in books and clutter, you are not alone. As a lifelong book lover and full-time mom entrepreneur, I used to have shelves, nightstands, baskets, and even kitchen counters overtaken by books. I convinced myself they were necessary. Business books, parenting guides, fiction…
Read MoreBest Robot Vacuums With 4000 Pa Suction for Busy Moms Who Do Not Have Time to Sweep
Being a mom entrepreneur means every minute counts. Between client calls, product shipments, and making sure the kids are not coloring on the walls again, who has time to sweep? That is where robot vacuums come in. And not just any robot vacuum. We are talking about models with 4000 Pa suction power or more,…
Read MoreHow to Start a Blog That Makes Money in 2025
Starting a blog in 2025 might seem harder than ever, especially with AI overviews taking over top search results. But despite the changes in the digital world, blogging can still be a powerful way to build an audience, grow your brand, and make money. You just have to be smart about how you approach it.…
Read MoreBest Back-to-School Organization Hacks for Busy Moms
Every August, like clockwork, my kitchen counter turns into a chaotic mountain of backpacks, school forms, broken crayons, and random lunchbox lids. No matter how good my intentions are, the back-to-school season always sneaks up on me, and suddenly, I am juggling first-day outfits, snack prep, and supply lists all at once. Sound familiar? If…
Read MoreThe Email Marketing Tool That Saves Time for Busy Mom Entrepreneurs
As a mom running a business, your to-do list never seems to end. Between school drop-offs, meal planning, and managing your growing business, adding email marketing to the mix can feel like too much. Writing newsletters, creating designs, setting up automations, and checking analytics may sound like tasks for another season of life. But here…
Read MoreMy Top 7 Kitchen Tools I Use Every Single Day
As a busy mom and entrepreneur, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen—whether I’m prepping quick weekday meals or baking something fun on the weekends. Over the years, I’ve tried dozens of gadgets and tools, but only a few have become true must-haves. These are the seven kitchen tools I reach for every…
Read MoreThe Inventory Management Tool That Helps Mom Entrepreneurs Stay on Top of Business
As a mom running your own business, you are likely balancing so much at once. Between family responsibilities and keeping your business thriving, staying on top of inventory can feel like an overwhelming chore. Tracking stock levels, managing orders, and predicting supply needs often end up at the bottom of the priority list. But ignoring…
Read MoreDot to Dot Book for Kids Ages 4–7 is Now on Amazon!
I am beyond excited to share that my brand-new Dot to Dot Book for Kids Ages 4–7 is now officially available on Amazon! 🎉 Designed to entertain young minds while boosting concentration and fine motor skills, this charming little activity book is perfect for road trips, quiet afternoons, and creative bonding time. What’s Inside This…
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