I’m tired. I’m so, so tired. And I bet you are, too. 2020 has been rough for every one of us in different ways, and every time we think things are looking up, a new issue takes hold, wearing us down and dividing us even more. Though this isn’t a new problem, as people have […]
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8 Tips for Practicing Self-Care During Quarantine
If you had told me a month ago that I’d be spending my days on Zoom calls and laughing at Tiger King memes, I’m not sure I would have believed you. And yet, here we are… I’m on day 9,739 of life in quarantine – at least, that’s what it feels like some days. Actually, […]
Easy, Kid-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Party Ideas
If you’re a long-time reader of the blog, you might be thinking Uh, Ashley hates throwing elaborate parties, and she’s all about doing bare minimum parenting – why is she trying to get us to throw a St. Patrick’s Day party? And if you’re thinking that, then yes, you would (normally) be correct!
My Stupid Simple System for Organizing Paperwork
If you’ve ever been stressed out by the stack of papers piled high on your kitchen counter, Mama, I feel you. Motherhood is filled with laundry, stinky diapers, and constantly trying to convince our goblins kids to eat something other than mac ‘n cheese. Really, it’s no surprise that things like organizing paperwork fall low […]
How to Set Your Priorities in Life
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a terrible multi-tasker, and I hate the word “busy”. I get overwhelmed and stressed very easily, and I work hard to continually reevaluate where my time and energy goes. I firmly believe that I can’t do and be all the things, even though society would lead me to […]
My 2020 Word of the Year
The end of the year always creates feelings of nostalgia, but the end of a decade feels even more significant, especially when you’re trying to choose your word of the year. So naturally, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about where I was ten years ago…
5 Steps to Managing Holiday Stress
Stress has, sadly, become a normal part of our daily lives. Our fast-paced world celebrates increased productivity at the risk of our health and mental sanity, and Christmastime is a perfect example of that. I wish we didn’t even have to talk about this, but managing holiday stress needs to become a normal part of […]
21 Fun and Simple Family Christmas Traditions
Christmas is here, and with it comes so many feelings and mixed emotions. Though we dream of a perfect Christmas filled with love, memories, family, and friendship, the holidays are rarely perfect. The pressure to create the perfect Christmas can be a heavy mental burden, especially for moms. Family Christmas traditions are a wonderful part […]