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  • Encouragement for MomsMom Life

    How to Find Wholeness After Having Kids (No Matter Where You Are in the Journey)

    by Ivy B September 5, 2024
    September 5, 2024

    When my first child was born, I remember sitting in the quiet of the hospital room, thinking I had everything under control. Then we got home, and reality hit me …

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    Rediscovering Your Identity: How Challenging Times Can Lead to Personal Growth

    by Ivy B August 24, 2024
    August 24, 2024

    If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent years focused on everyone else—your kids, your husband, your household. And while we wouldn’t trade those years for anything, there comes a …

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    How Much Water Should Women Drink Per Day?

    by Ivy B August 23, 2024
    August 23, 2024

    You’re busy juggling a million things—kids, work, home, and everything in between. But let’s not forget to talk about one of the simplest self-care habits: drinking enough water. If you’re …

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    Redefining Productivity: Self-Care Means Letting Go of Perfectionism

    by Ivy B August 22, 2024
    August 22, 2024

    Let’s have a heart-to-heart about something that I know many of us struggle with: the idea of being the perfect mom, the perfect wife, and having the perfect home. Spoiler …

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    Self-Care Doesn’t Always Look Like Self-Improvement: It’s Okay to Just Be

    by Ivy B August 21, 2024
    August 21, 2024

    We live in a world that constantly pushes us to be better, do more, and keep improving and it’s no wonder we’re tired of being moms, wives, and so much …

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    When Self-Care Goes Too Far: My Journey from Me Time to Too Much Time

    by Ivy B August 20, 2024
    August 20, 2024

    We all know that self-care is crucial, especially when we’re constantly giving to others. But today, I want to talk about something we don’t often hear about: when self-care goes …

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    Self-Care is Personal: Creating a Routine that Feeds Your Soul

    by Ivy B August 19, 2024
    August 19, 2024

    When you hear the term “self-care,” what comes to mind? For many of us, it’s visions of spa days, retail therapy, or those Instagram-perfect moments of relaxation. But let’s be …

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  • Encouragement for MomsMom Life

    Tired of Being a Mom and Wife? Sometimes I Am Too!

    by Ivy B August 18, 2024
    August 18, 2024

    I’ve got a confession to make: sometimes, I’m just plain tired of being a mom and wife. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. Between the constant demands, …

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    Am I a Good Mom? The Best Response is This

    by Ivy B July 31, 2024
    July 31, 2024

    “Am I a good mom? It’s a question that echoes through the chaotic symphony of motherhood, often lingering in the minds of many of us. As I stood in the …

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  • Parenting Tips

    The Hidden Dangers in Your Child’s Favorite Apps: What Every Parent Needs to Know

    by Ivy B July 1, 2024
    July 1, 2024

    As parents, our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our children. We meticulously scrutinize every aspect of their lives, from the food they eat to the friends they …

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  • Natural Birth

    Challenging the Epidural Narrative: What the Recent Study Didn’t Tell You

    by Ivy B May 31, 2024
    May 31, 2024

    As a mother who has experienced the beauty and power of natural birth twice, I’ve felt firsthand the benefits of giving birth without drugs. Recently, I came across a National …

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  • Baby

    Peanut Butter: A Simple Step Towards Preventing Allergies in Our Kids

    by Ivy B May 29, 2024
    May 29, 2024

    If you’re like me, you’ve probably been through the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with feeding your little ones. As a mom with Gluten and Dairy allergies, I’m no stranger …

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    How to Raise an Extroverted Child When You Are an Introvert

    by Ivy B May 29, 2024
    May 29, 2024

    Parenting is full of joy, laughter, and love, but it can also be incredibly draining, especially for introverted parents raising extroverted children. The high social interaction needs of extroverts can …

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  • Activities for Kids

    Kids Summer Bucket List: Over 70 Fun Summer Activities {Printable Bucket List}

    by Ivy B May 21, 2024
    May 21, 2024

    So much entertainment and fun activities to choose from on this summer bucket list for kids. Summer break is right around the corner. If you’re anything like me, you don’t …

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  • Toddlers

    6 FREE Chore Charts for Toddlers Printables

    by Ivy B May 20, 2024
    May 20, 2024

    When you’re ready to teach toddler independence and responsibility, come up with chores for a toddler and check out these free toddler chore chart printables. When my daughter was a …

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  • Activities for KidsFun

    24 Fun Things To Do At Home With Kids

    by Ivy B May 10, 2024
    May 10, 2024

    Looking for some fun things to do at home with kids? Whether it’s summer, a day off from school, or you’re a stay at home mom, it’s inevitable that your …

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  • Parenting TipsHealth & Wellness

    A Mom’s Guide to Healthy After-School Snacks

    by Ivy B May 3, 2024
    May 3, 2024

    As a mom of two little whirlwinds myself, I totally get the chaos that ensues when picking up the kiddos from daycare or extended day. You’re tired, they’re cranky, and …

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  • Tech & GadgetsParenting Tips

    Tiny Tots & Tech: Exploring AI Through a Child’s Eyes

    by Ivy B May 2, 2024
    May 2, 2024

    As a mom who navigates the vibrant chaos of parenting daily, I’ve seen my fair share of phases, from the first adorable babble to the defiant “no.” But nothing quite …

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  • disciplineParenting Tips

    My Child is Disobedient. What Can I do?

    by Ivy B April 24, 2024
    April 24, 2024

    Frustrated that your child doesn’t listen?  Check out these 4 simple parenting tips on how to deal with a disobedient child. It’s every parents’ dream … children that just obey!  …

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  • Books for PreschoolersBooks

    Over 50 Fantastic Dinosaur Books For Preschoolers

    by Ivy B April 21, 2024
    April 21, 2024

    50+ dinosaur books for preschool aged kids they’ll be dying to read again and again. I highly recommend these books for a preschooler’s dinosaur obsession. You can teach them about …

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Hi, I'm Ivy!

You can expect to find parenting, marriage, travel, and review posts.

I'm a wife and stay at home mom to 2 amazing (high-need) kids. I spend my days trying to figure out how to do this parenting thing and still get everything done. But, I'm more than just a mom.  I'm here to share my secrets for women who are looking for ways to give time to themselves, their husbands, and their kids.  Click here to learn more about SAHM, plus...

Author of How to Conquer Your Family's Schedule: A Stay at Home Mom's Guide to (Almost) Getting it All Done

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