I have 6 kids. Yes, I am a stay at home mom, but I am not a maid. I have no intention of cleaning up after 7 other people all the time. One way I stay organized with my family is by having my kids do chores. My kids are 1-12, but only the older four have chores. A few reasons why my kids do chores: Builds confidence- Almost every week someone tells me "I can't do it, can you help me?" Last week it was my 6-year-old with the garbage today it was my 11-year-old with the dishes. We ... Continue Reading...
Weekend Update (With Shoppable Links)
Happy Monday!!! This is a weekend recap, it wasn’t intended to be, but it ended up a pretty busy one! On Friday we made homemade egg rolls and pad Thai, I saved it in my recipes highlight if you’re interested, and chilled at home. On Saturday we had our usual Saturday cleaning and then I took my 8-year-old on a day date. We went to Walmart, Walgreens, and Salad and Go, it was good to spend one on one time and she had a blast! I bought a new mop from O'cedar Clean that Go Clean Co ... Continue Reading...
Mommy Needs Some New Clothes
My kids get new clothes all the time and I’m still wearing things from 2010...I’m not kidding I struggle to buy clothes for myself, I don’t like trying things on in the stores (even pre-COVID), I don’t like spending money on myself, I have the idea that it’s selfish, so instead I wear old leggings and pajamas most days. But it is important! When I get ready and dressed, I’m more productive and I feel better about myself. I've decided to buy myself some new clothes and shoes, I need some ... Continue Reading...
4 Creative Ways to Find Alone Time with Your Partner During COVID
You would think that having six kids means that my husband and I never get ALONE time. But actually, we do, we just have to get a little creative with our alone time. 1- Take any free moments alone. We go to do grocery pickup alone when he gets home from work I’ll sit in the car with him and chat before he comes inside.2- Keep the bedroom for you. We just moved the baby into the toddler's room, so we can be in our room at night hanging out and spending time together. Our kids can ... Continue Reading...
Self Acceptance
I never liked my curls. I had bald spots at one point from using relaxers and trying so hard to change them, to make my hair flatter and smaller, to straighten the coils. But you know what it got me? Nothing. It didn’t get me the validation I was desperately seeking. You know why? Because God made me with beautiful coily curls, He made me the way I was supposed to be. He made me, and I’m perfect. You’re perfect too. Just as He intended. Don’t ever forget it. Embrace it. Tag someone and give ... Continue Reading...
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