As a mom, there’s no doubt that you have a lot on your plate. From taking care of your children to managing your household, you may feel like there’s never enough time in the day. However, with the rise of the gig economy and online side hustles, there are more opportunities than ever before to earn extra money from the comfort of your own home. One such opportunity is using Idle Empire as a side hustle. Idle Empire is a platform that allows you to earn money by completing online tasks such as watching videos, completing surveys, and downloading apps. While you won’t get rich quick using Idle ..read more

Managing your time as a working mom can be challenging, but there are several strategies you can use to help balance your responsibilities and make the most of your time. Prioritize your tasks: Make a list of all the things you need to do and prioritize them based on importance and urgency. Tackle the most important and time-sensitive tasks first, and try to set aside dedicated time for each task. Use a calendar: Use a calendar to schedule your time, including work tasks, family responsibilities, and personal activities. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you’re making the most ..read more

Are you transitioning from working in the corporate world to working from home? Do you have babies or toddlers or even teenagers? If you are anything like me going from corporate to home was a bit challenging to say the least. If you have a job that requires minimum time on the phones, you may have it a bit easier than us parents who have to spend our whole shifts on the phone. Yaaaaay for us, right?! When completing the job application, it says “be sure to have a distraction free workspace with no noises in the background”, mommy of two here ages 1 and 4, yeah that just doesn’t exist anywhere ..read more

Have you considered being a door dasher but you’ve been wondering if it was worth your time? Well, I’m going to let you know the ins and outs, the good and bad, and everything in between of being a door dasher and maybe that can help you decide. A typical day of dashing begins checking your map on the Dasher app to see if you have the option to “Dash Now” or if there are any open availabilities to schedule a dash. Whichever option is chosen, once it’s time to begin your dash, you will need to check be sure you have your red card, a charged phone, your hot bag, and more importantly enough ga ..read more

So you’ve just found out you’re pregnant and you have a million things running through your mind. Trust me, I know! You’re probably wondering about everything you need to get your little one whether it’s a car seat or crib. Before you begin thinking of everything you need to buy, let’s take a moment and look into the budgeting aspects of having a new baby. Cutting Back on Unnecessary Spending When it comes to budgeting, I know this is a subject many of us try to avoid especially when we feel we have enough income, have enough money to buy and do what we want and still have money left ov ..read more

Finding out I was pregnant was one of the biggest shocks of my life. My mind was racing just thinking about the fact that a human being would be growing inside of me! I needed to tell my boyfriend, my sisters, my nieces, my friends, but I contemplated because I was afraid of what everyone would think. Thoughts of abortion and adoption started to cloud my mind because I was unsure of how I would take care of a baby. Making minimum wage, going to school full time, and two semesters left before graduation..how was I gonna do that? My boyfriend and I made a decision to go through with the pregn ..read more

Add life to your days, not days to your life This journey of motherhood won’t be perfect, but everyday will be worth it! This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates ..read more

“You’re always going to wonder if you’re doing things wrong, but that’s what it means to be a mom, to care so much about someone else that you just want to be as perfect as possible.” -Naya Rivera My name is Ashley and I have a two year old son whose name is Corde’. He actually inspired this blog. I just wanted to share my personal experiences as a first time mom and how it was for me transitioning into motherhood. I also plan to give tips about what to expect during milestones from newborn to toddler, scary mommy moments, and more ..read more