I wish I could say that I have all the answers. I certainly don’t. What I do have are a hell of a lot of “been there, done that” stories that have brought me to where I am today. And by sharing them, my hope is that you can laugh with me, cry with me, and see that we all have something to offer – even if we do have to dig really deep inside.   As part of my commitment to improving my own mental health I have been working my way through various journaling prompts to help with anxiety and depression, as well as overcoming fear. No big deal, just exercises that make me dig a little deeper in ..read more

Let’s talk about your blogging workflow for a minute. How many different programs, spreadsheets, and processes are you using as part of your blogging workflow to plan and promote your blog content? Three? Five? More? I decided that I would find out, and my total was seven. SEVEN different things I had to log into or reference in order to manage what should be ONE workflow. Aside from the sheer ridiculousness of using seven things for my workflow (is that even a flow anymore?), the negative impact on my productivity was literally making me crazy. Read on to find out how I solved my bloggin ..read more

5 Ways Being A Mom Makes You A Better Boss How mothering and bossing make you even more brilliant at both.     Post Contributed By Jess Critchlow Jess is the top dog at Light UP Work where she helps digital entrepreneurs with all of their people and team ‘stuff’ so they can build their team and grow their biz. When she’s not coaching, consulting and cajoling bosses you can find her enjoying life with her crazy kiddo and husband in Windsor Canada. You can find out more at  www.lightupwork.com. Let’s rewind the clock for a second to over a decade ago. It was 2007 and I was a ..read more

Are you as tired of stolen pins as I am? I have found a way to make sure that my Pinterest boards don’t contain any stolen pin images, and it’s actually pretty easy. The best part? I can easily help out my blogger friends by letting them know if I come across a stolen pin image of theirs during the process! In this article: What is a stolen pin? Why would someone steal a pin? How can you tell if a pin is stolen? What to do if a pin image is stolen? How to identify stolen pins on your own boards using Pin Doctor! If we all work together to get these stolen pins OFF of Pinterest, then we can g ..read more

How to Organize Your Busy Mom Life – An Intro to Bullet Journaling If you are anything like me, you’ve probably got tons of notepads and journals and planners gathering dust around your house that just didn’t quite fit into your life. I have started lots of diaries, journal prompt lists, and even a digital journal, and just like with any calendar or planner, I forget to go back to them after the first day or two so I end up never finishing. It’s really the inconsistency that bothers me – once I miss a few days I am so over it. It makes me feel like it’s physical evidence that I just can’t hac ..read more

How Bullet Journaling Is Different From Other Journals You might already be able to tell how using a bullet journal is different than other forms of journaling, and know why it is so helpful for busy moms, but let’s sum it up just in case you aren’t already familiar!   There are several key differences between a bullet journal and a traditional journal or planner, outlined below: 1. Just one journal is used for everything! First of all, you don’t have just a gratitude journal or just a diet and fitness journal with bullet journaling. You get to have everything in a single journal. How co ..read more

As a busy mom, it’s not easy to find time to curl up with a book, but I do try to squeeze in at least a chapter a day, especially for the life-changing takeaways in these books. So I thought I’d share the books that I think busy moms absolutely must read to combat overwhelm. I have always been an avid reader, and I am trying to cultivate a love of reading in my girls as well. Easier said than done, I know…   I figure one of the best ways to teach is by example, plus it’s a great excuse to indulge in my favorite hobby! We don’t stick to just one format – so you’ll see options fo ..read more

Family-friendly subscription boxes are popping up everywhere these days, and they’re one of the easiest ways to discover new products or contribute to family fun! But if you’ve been on the internet long, you’ve likely seen thousands of different boxes advertised and may need some advice about which one would be best to try. So, to make your choice a little easier, I thought I’d share 10 of my favorite (and fun) selections. These family-friendly subscription boxes range from flowers and festivities to cooking and crafts. Don’t miss out on the fun! 1. Kidstir.com Cost: $12.95 and up What’s ..read more

Making a home is way harder than it looks! When it comes to homemaking, it’s never any one thing — the family members who need constant reminders or the daily kitchen clean-up duties or the budget and financial woes or the parenting “what-the-heck-am-I-doing” moments or the basement suddenly flooding- no, it’s not any of those things in particular. The hardest part about homemaking? ALL THE THINGS! It’s the cumulative effect of juggling all of the different and neverending roles and responsibilities and circumstances we face as moms each and every day and trying so desperately to give each of ..read more

Find Out Your Secret Weapon To Building The Life Of Your Dreams   It’s time to wrap up this 7-Day blog post series about letting go of mom guilt to get what you want out of life. We’ve covered a lot of ground already this week and you should be very proud of yourself for sticking around! I’ll bet you surprise yourself with how much progress you make going forward using the techniques you learn with this series. Before you know it, you’ll start reaching your big lofty goals one by one, without those guilty feelings holding you back. On this last post in the series on mom guilt, I want to ..read more