Taking care of a household is a lot of work, and that work often falls squarely on the shoulders of Mom. The Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018 Time Survey shows that on a given day, 20% of men did housework compared with 49% of women. This disparity probably exists because moms realize that a cluttered and dirty home is bad…
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How to Keep a Clean House (with Kids!) in 5 Easy Steps
Moms: Here’s How to Start Letting Go of Expectations and Why You Need to Do It
Motherhood is full of expectations. Some of these we place on ourselves and our children, and some society places on us. We have ideas about how a woman should look, feel, and act during pregnancy. We have preconceived notions about what giving birth will feel like and how the entire process should be handled. Once the babies are here, there…
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8 Tricks for Getting Cheap Homeschool Curriculum, Books, and Online Resources
Many parents are nervous to start homeschooling because they fear the cost. Homeschooling does not have to be expensive, though. Although books and curriculum are our biggest expense without a doubt, there are loads of ways to save on these items and find cheap homeschool curriculum, books, and educational apps. Related: Must-Have Supplies for Homeschooling Elementary School, 10 Reasons You…
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6 Tips to Clear Mental Clutter and Banish Mom Brain
Do you find that your mind is constantly jumping from one thing to another? Is it difficult to complete even one simple task because of constant interruptions? Much has been written about the mental load that we moms carry. In many families, we are the keepers of all the family’s information. We remember the shoe sizes, which kid doesn’t like…
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How to Get Rid of (Nearly) Everything You Own in Eight Simple (But Not Easy) Steps
Minimalism and decluttering are hot topics these days as we all look to downsize and simplify our lives. According to the LA Times, the average household has 300,000 items in it, and we could probably all benefit from finding new homes for some of them. Some of us aim to do more than simply declutter or find things that “spark…
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