I had always imagined my energy reserves as a big metal bucket full of water. This bucket had holes all over the bottom constantly spitting out water as a small stream ran in. In my little mental cartoon I was manically trying to plug as many holes as I could to make sure my bucket…
Motherhood
You Don’t Have to Enjoy Every Minute of Motherhood
“The time will pass so fast. Just enjoy every minute!” I call big fat BULL$***!! Are you seriously telling me that I should enjoy rinsing poop out of my three-year-old’s underpants? I should be whistling a happy tune while scrubbing the make-up off my walls? I should be in the throes of euphoria while repeating…
My 2018 Word of the Year- Enough
A new year is a time for resolutions. I’ll be honest, I haven’t made one in years because I know I won’t manage to do it perfectly and I really don’t need one more thing in my life to feel like a failure about. Yep, that’s right, I often feel like a failure. You may…
Black Friday Deals for Large Families
When you have a big family you have to spend those Christmas dollars wisely! I’ve put together a list of what I think are the best Black Friday-Cyber Monday Deals for large families. I’ll be adding to this list as I see more pop up, so check back often! 1- Instant Pot- 8 quart Oh…
Back to School: 5 Self-Care Tips for Mom
Getting the kids ready to head back to school can be a pretty big drain on time and finances. It’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of back to school haircuts, clothing, supplies, activities, etc. and quickly forget to take a little time for self-care. Whether your kids are homeschooled, private schooled,…
If You Take Seven Kids on a Cross Country Roadtrip
Today I have a little story for you. This is a story based on real events that occurred last week. If You Take Seven Kids on a Cross Country Roadtrip If you put seven kids in their carseats they’re sure to ask “how long till we get there?” When you answer their question “three days” they’ll…
The Dreaded Baby Bump and Why it Just Won’t Disappear
“I am not pregnant, but I have had three kids and there is a bump. From now on, ladies, I will have a bump, and it will be my baby bump. It’s not going anywhere. Its name is Violet, Sam and Sera.” -Jennifer Garner Like Jennifer I too have a lovely baby bump….
Ducks in a Row- 4 Tips for Balancing Motherhood and Business
What is life like in a 940 sq ft house containing 8 little ducklings ages 9 and under? A bit crazy. Add in a dash of homeschooling, a pinch of Dad being gone 90% of the time trucking and a heaping tablespoon of Mom trying to run a business and you have a recipe for…
5 Simple Steps to Becoming Muchier
If you read my first post you’ll already know all about muchness, if you haven’t check it out here. Are you ready to transform yourself into a “much more muchier” version of yourself? Of course the journey looks different for every person, but here are a few tips to get you started on creating your own…
Motherhood is Beautiful- Loving My Mom Body
Have you ever looked in the mirror and not really recognized the person staring back at you? For some reason my brain persistently holds onto this view of myself as a scrawny little size 3 teenager with absolutely zero curves. I look NOTHING like that now. I still get super frustrated some days when I…