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8 Tips for Overcoming Exhaustion as a Single Parent
Becoming a single parent is not an easy transition. I was used to being married and having two adults in the house, just like you. Even if that second adult isn’t too helpful, it’s still two adults in the house! My change from 2 adults to 1 adult was very sudden. Maybe yours was too. As in, I had one day to adjust to my new reality. My brain could barely process that my marriage was ending, much less the fact I was going to single parent a 2 year old and just turned 4 year old. I was in shock and completely in survival mode. My mind couldn’t even…
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La Mesa Dream Dinners
Cooking dinner every night sometimes feels like Groundhog day. Right when I check it off my list, it pops up again! And anyone with kids knows that meal planning takes a lot of time and thought. Something I don’t have much of these days because by the time 5 pm rolls around I’m running on fumes…. So I was thrilled to try out the Meal Prep Starter Kit from La Mesa Dream Dinners! Due to the corona virus, they’ve changed up their business plan and now offer online orders and a delivery service. Hello, need I say more?? Fully prepped meals delivered right to your door? I’m talking to you,…
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Getting Along With Your Ex & Why It Actually IS Important
Last year I read all these books that said fighting with your ex causes extreme emotional damage to children. It annoyed me, to say the least! While I definitely didn’t want to hurt my kids, the thought of dealing with my ex-husband on a weekly basis, did not put a smile on my face. It made me recoil in anger and disgust. Yet here I am, smiling at him, saying hi, and occasionally making small talk during pickups and drop offs. Why do I do this? Because of my kids. They didn’t ask for this, and it’s not their fault. Their life has been disrupted enough, and they don’t need…
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A “How To” during Quarantine: Develop an Active Lifestyle at Home
So it’s get fit or get fat time – or a bit of both . (The brownies that I baked disappeared in 2 days, 🤷♀️. And my kids were gone for the weekend, so I can’t even blame them!) But despite my increased brownie consumption, my fitness routine hasn’t changed at all over the past 2 weeks. Why not? Well first off, I’m not a gym person. I never have been; the atmosphere is not relaxing, nor is slugging it out on a stationary machine for 22 minutes…. Classes? Well, I used to love yoga, but after having kids, it became too much. Too much time. I’ve realized that heading to…
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Shoe Review: Zen Moment Sneaker
One of the IT colors this spring is a pretty shade of blue! So when I found this Zen Moment Earth sneaker in blue, I fell in love. (True color is called Blue Denim). Luckily for me, Earth Shoes gifted me this pair so I’m here to tell you allll the details! Mom life is sneaker life. Well, stay at home mom life, that is…. And since that’s been my life for 5 years, I’ve hunted around for the cutest shoes that pull their weight in both style and comfort. Because I’m too old to buy cheap shoes that hurt my feet. (That’s what my 20’s were for…) And I…
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Dating is so Fun!…(Until it’s not)
Am I right? I know everyone has had this experience. Everything is great, just sunshine and rainbows. Then suddenly you screech to a halt and go “Wait. What??” Ironically, I thought I knew and understood men. You know, because I was married to one. When I was married, I doled out dating advice like candy to all my single friends….And then lo and behold, I was single again. And suddenly it was new territory, given the last time I dated I was 25 and the year was 2010. Well, now I can eat humble pie (or crow pie?). Not sure about that saying. But the moral of my story is,…
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Shoe Review: Dansko Hatty Sneaker
It’s another comfy shoe review coming back at you! I did a video review on my Instagram last week, but in case you don’t follow me over there, I’m bringing it to my blog! White sneakers are all the rage this spring. Probably because they go with everything: jeans, shorts, rompers, dresses, and workout clothing! Most of the shoe brands out there have soles that are as flat as a pancake and will leave your feet, legs, and back screaming in pain after standing on your feet for an hour at Costco. (Because let’s be real here, that’s essentially mom life. Costco plus Target, Sprouts, the playground, etc.) All of…
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Happy Valentines To You, Single Mama
It’s Valentine’s Day! The day of cupid, love, and lots of pink & red. Also, a day that reminds you of your divorced or newly single status… (As if you need another reminder, right??) For me last year, the holiday loomed up in front of me like a red flag (or open heart surgery). I was one month into my new, grief filled life: ringless, husbandless, and a newly single mom. I was devastated, angry, and still in shock over what my then husband had done to me and to our family. But that morning, on February 14th, the dreaded day of love arrived even when I wished it wouldn’t.…
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8 Tips to Simplify (or Restart) Your Makeup Routine
One of the biggest struggles for us Moms is having a makeup routine that works in the tiny amount of time that we have to get ready. This was a HUGE struggle for me when I had two under two. It took me a while to figure out what I had time for, and what I didn’t. But after complaining to a friend that I didn’t have enough time to put on eyeliner, I realized that I was being a tad dramatic – it didn’t take THAT long eyeliner, right? Maybe I could just figure out a better system! Plus, every day I’d look in the mirror and be horrified,…
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8 Lessons I’ve Learned as a Single Mom
Well, it’s the last day of 2019, and yes, that’s me on a motorcycle. A Harley Davidson to be specific! There’s a first time for everything, friends! One year ago I was sobbing my eyes out, mourning the loss of my marriage, of my future dreams, and of a life that I felt had been unfairly snatched away from me. So as I look back on the changes that occurred this year, I thought it wise to share what I’ve learned. Don’t sweat the small stuff. I used to worry about things that were honestly, not a huge deal. Worrying over things that didn’t ever come to fruition was a…
