How can I cope without ME TIME? I constantly hear moms complaining that they don't get away enough, they don't have time off from their kids, or they can't afford to go out with the girls, so they are miserable and feel like a horrible wife and parent. I want to extend some encouragement to these moms who are at their wits end and just can't … [Read more...]
4 Natural Ways Busy Moms Boost Energy and Immunity
Being a mom is exhausting. It's the hardest job there is. Being a working mom, mostly from home while homeschooling your kids, well that's just insane. I admit it, I'm completely insane. I not only keep track of one job, I'm working multiple jobs and caring for my disabled husband. It's not the ideal situation, it's certainly not the least … [Read more...]
Become a Poverty Fighter #MondayMatters
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop at the end of this post! What image comes to mind when you think of poverty? Starving African … [Read more...]
Would You Know if Your Friend Lives in Fear? #WomensLives
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop after this post. How well do you know your friends home life? Would you know if your good friend or close … [Read more...]
These Women are Stamping out Poverty #mondaymatters
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop after this post. Women with a Cause Foundation photo courtesy of … [Read more...]
How a CA Tourist Changed Lives of Costa Ricans in Poverty #mondaymatters
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop after this post. photos courtesy of puravidabracelets.com PuraVida bracelets are made by … [Read more...]
Monday Matters: Fight Hunger, Save the Rainforest, and More with Only a Click
Welcome to Monday Matters. Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop at the end of this post! Click to Feed the Hungry I'm sure you've heard of the site where you can … [Read more...]
Monday Matters- The First Step to End Child Trafficking
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop to share causes that important to you or blog posts about giving or helping others. January is human … [Read more...]
Why I Threw Away My Shampoo and Conditioner
I have been searching for a natural shampoo that worked well for quite some time. I've even tried not using shampoo, but making my own natural shampoo, which is not technically shampoo at all. The problem with making my own was that my hair would get oily right away and never looked clean. And my hair would feel dry and be very difficult to brush … [Read more...]
A Different Life for Us
I haven't written anything personal in a long while because life has been in such turmoil the past year. Much longer than that, actually. I was working multiple jobs to afford living in one of the most expensive places in the U.S. I love Santa Cruz. I grew up there, my friends are there, I have memories everywhere I look. I love the redwood … [Read more...]
