I’m a Mom Raising Kids in The Loneliest Generation
Let me let you in on a little secret—very few people know my heart. Thousands of friends and followers on social media, but I still find myself lonely at times. You see, making a connection in this generation is very different than generations before us. Prior generations did not have technology and other devices to depend on to socialize. They visited each other’s homes, they went to church together, their kids played, and they were a community. Now, relationships are built on a stranger and social media. We rely on people to give us advice to handle our day-to-day situations, in hopes of a fix. We listen to each other’s…
Tips for Looking Your Best as a Busy Mom!
When you’re a busy mom there is a lot on your plate and you want to make sure that you are always trying to do things that are in the best interest of your children. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that you have to do what is in your best interest as well. Photo by Sarah Chai This lack of self-care can trickle down into forgetting about how you look. If you’ve been finding it difficult as a mom to spruce yourself up, here are some things you should bear in mind. Get a Simple Skin Care Routine If you don’t have a skincare routine you need to…
Starting Your Own Health Store
There are many niches of retail that you might be keen to get into, but if you are keen to feel that you are providing something good to the world, then you might want to think about starting your own health store. These stores are popping up everywhere at the moment, and they are very often a great kind of business to have. They are certainly popular with a lot of customers, which is obviously something that is going to be useful if you want to make a success of it. Here are some tips on starting your own health store. Pic – CCO License Figure Out A Niche…
Viva Las Vegas! Once A Gambling Mecca Now A Food & Show Scene
Las Vegas, sin city where what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Well unless you are a travel writer and then it is a tell all! My husband recently had a work trip and I tagged along for a few days. I have been to Vegas on numerous occasions and have watched it transition into a food lovers paradise and some of the best shows you will ever see! This trip did not disappoint one bit! This post contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Lets start with the good stuff! FOOD! I had the pleasure of dining at SUSHISAMBA and…
How To Help Your Kids Bring An Entrepreneurial Idea To Life
It can be incredibly rewarding when you notice your kid showing a spark of entrepreneurial spirit. Today we’ll be talking about how you can nurture this flame and help turn their small business dreams into reality. Remember, guiding them doesn’t mean taking over. It’s all about empowering them to learn, grow, and maybe even make a little money along the way! Via Pexels The Brainstorming Session: A Family Affair Start with a brainstorming session. Encourage your child to think freely and boldly. No idea is too wild! Whether it’s a lemonade stand or a high-tech gadget they dream of creating, the key is to listen actively. Remember, you’re…
4 Fun Ways To Make Your Kid’s Birthday Extra Special
Making your kids’ birthday a special occasion is something parents strive to do year on year. You want them to look back on their special day with fond memories and know they were loved enough to have their parents go that extra mile for them. Image credit But making your child’s day doesn’t need to be expensive or a grand gesture. While Celebration Station Birthdays can be a fun-filled way to spend their birthday with family and friends, booking a party venue isn’t the only way you can make the day memorable. If you need some inspiration, read on for some ideas on making your child’s next…
Are We Raising A More Fragile Generation Accidentally?
My generation (X and older Y’s) was the last that learned to play in the street. We were the first to play video games, the last to record songs off the radio onto a cassette tape. We had the first VCR, cordless phone, microwave, CD’s, Atari, TV remote control, MTV when it actually played music videos, and so much more. This generation will experience newer models of the items our generation had first. We didn’t have cars with airbags, rode bikes without a helmet and knee pads, and were allowed to be kids and get hurt. We were allowed to play in the mud and not regulated sand that is…
Life, One Lesson At A Time
I was thinking over the weekend of a few key things I have started taking to heart recently. I am guilty of many of the below and have had to take a huge step back and evaluate the emotions each of these provoke. Comparison: Be it in my family life or work life I have learned to stop comparing. What kind of mama am I in comparison to..? How is my blog in comparison? Maybe if I just do this the way Sally with 1MM followers does it, I will gain more. These are all conversations I had to stop having with myself. We all have our own parenting styles…
3 Practical Ways To Take Control Of Your Finances
Finances have been a little difficult for countless people over the past few years. It’s led to more than a few people needing to make quite a few adjustments to their lives. You could want to take control of your finances better so you can loosen your belt more. By putting time and effort into it, your money could stretch much farther. You could even have noticeably less financial stress because of it. Thankfully, getting to this point shouldn’t be impossible. Instead, you could be practical and follow a few notable strategies. Three of these could make more of an impact than you’d think. Image Credit: Micheile Henderson from Unsplash.…
Make Your Kids Next Birthday The Best One Ever
Your kids’ birthday is always going to be a fun time to celebrate. It’s the day that you brought someone new into the world, and now every year you get to celebrate them navigating their life. As a parent, you want to make sure that you are giving your kids everything that you can, right? Well, the birthday is the best time to make this happen. If you are determined to make your kids’ next birthday the best one ever, then you’re in the right place. We’re going to be looking at some of the ways that you can do this down below, so keep reading if you’re interested. …