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Motherhood- Do you need some Mama Inspiration today?

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Hey there! I’m so glad you are here Mama!

 

Motherhood is amazing and messy.

But, I love every minute of it! (Even when I don’t!)

 

 

Embrace your Motherhood journey because it shouldn’t be compared to another!

 

Motherhood is an adventure every single day. And, I love to have a little Mama Inspiration with my coffee 🙂 Don’t you?

 

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Motherhood

 

 

 

I have always had an issue with myself and with Motherhood.

The issue is that I care too much about what people may or may not think of me and how I am raising my children.

No matter how hard I try to shift the thought somehow it is still there.

It does feel like a risk when you put yourself out there for people to see. 

 

BUT it also shouldn’t be. We are who we are. That is a wonderful and beautiful thing. Especially in Motherhood.

 

 

I told my 4-year-old to be herself when she was worried about starting pre-k. I know if she is herself, she will make friends and everyone will love her. I was right. I must remind myself sometimes too.

 

Being a mom is about our own journey in motherhood.

It shouldn’t be the same as another.

 

I know I sometimes get snagged up in stressing over what I see everyone else doing as a mom. I worry regarding why I can’t be so perfect like them. I have to bring myself back down to earth and remember that I am a good mom already.

As I know you are too. We may just need a little Mama Inspiration to get us thinking clearly again.

The season we are in will not last long and before we know it this too shall pass. We have to find contentment where we are in Motherhood. Then develop a plan on the things we want to change in the way we parent.

 

 

Try this Free Printable On Weekly Reflection for Mom.

 

 

Weekly Reflection for Mom

 

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I know all moms go through the doubts of motherhood. But, we shouldn’t.

The worrying if we are doing things right and if our kids are even listening when we talk. I WORRY ALL THE TIME.

The truth is,  if we are trying to raise our children the way we feel is right and loving them with all we have there’s no way to go wrong.

 

We just may need reassuring sometimes and someone to remind us that we are doing Motherhood right. 

So here I am to remind YOU.

 

Motherhood is a journey that is not meant to be the same for anyone.

That’s the amazing part about it. We all are the mothers we are. 

And that is ok.

It is a risk to be seen as we are.

A risk worth taking every day. 

 

 

Read more on Mama Happiness

 

 

 

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Any tips for the worrying mama? I would love to hear some 🙂 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Quality Time- Make it Count with Your Child!

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Quality Time with our kids is probably one of every parent’s top priorities.

 I know it is mine.

 

My kids ARE my LIFE. I have a job to teach and love them. And, I do NOT take it lightly. I try so hard to carve out Quality Time with each of them even though there is so much to be done.

 

 

Quality Time

 

 

In today’s busy world, work, household chores, and social activities all put a strain on time with our children. But as we all know, it’s important that we spend quality time together. It helps strengthen the bond between parent and child and lets our child know that we can be trusted and counted on.

Children who spend quality time with their parents often do better in school and shine in extracurricular activities, hobbies or sports. And though it can be ‘scheduled’ to a degree, Quality Time is something that happens when you least expect it. So, it’s important that you do spend as much time as possible with your child in a relaxed way as often as you busy life allows.

I know life is busy. I also know the need for more than 24 hours in each day for us moms but with a little creativity, I know you can come up with a plan. Prioritizing is the key.

 

 

Here are some helpful suggestions on how to make the most of your time and find a quality time where you least expect it.

 

  • Look at your household chore list and decide which ones can be left undone or be done imperfectly in order to make more family time. You might also want to consider leaving certain things until after your child has gone to bed to make the most of your time together.

 

  • Turn some of your everyday routines into time together and make them count. Sing some favorite silly songs on the way to daycare, or make that drive to and from school a great opportunity to discuss what’s happening in your child’s life.

 

  • If you have more than one child, realize that each of them needs your individual attention. You may really have to juggle things around to make this happen, but try to be flexible and creative when spending time with each of your kids. And no matter what, don’t skip those individual times with each child. By doing so you show them they’re lower down on the priority list than the cleaning or the grocery shopping.

 

  • Children thrive on stability and routines, so plan your quality times so that they can take place regularly. Maybe you can walk the dog together on weekend morning, take a shopping excursion together, have a scheduled night each week for a sit-down dinner together, or make a trip to the park.

 

 

Even though we all know chores, cooking, and cleaning have to be done in order to live without chaos we still have to make quality time for the little ones. It’s not just about having them fed, clean, and smart. Sometimes, it’s about the memories we make with them and the connection we have.

 

 

Things I do with my Girls.

  • I like to make grocery shopping fun and include my girls in the process. It is a fun Mommy and Daughter adventure planning and shopping for things we will be cooking in the kitchen together.

 

  • I know my favorite time to really talk and listen to my children is on our 25-minute drive to school and home from school each day. It is a time when we have little distractions.

 

 

You may also like:

Why it is Important to LISTEN to your Child.

 

So, sit down and think about how you want to intentionally make sure you have quality time with your little ones each day. It will make your heart happy!

 

Here are some great books to check out.

 

 

 

 

Weekly Reflection for Mom Printable!

 

 

Weekly Reflection for Mom

 

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Farmhouse Thanksgiving Decor from Amazon 

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Farmhouse Thanksgiving Decor from Amazon

Budget Friendly!

So, as a mom I love Amazon. I don’t have to get the kids ready and in the car. I just order what I need (and they have EVERYTHING.) and it is at my door in no time! I love it.

This post has affiliate links. This simply means sometimes I recommend a product or service, and if you choose to purchase that product or service via my recommendation, I will get a small referral commission. Of course, this is at no extra cost to you but it does help keep Simply Happy Mama. I truly appreciate your support in this way. Thank you.

So, I will admit I try not to do a lot of shopping. It only ends badly for our budget.


However, I do love to shop for anything. Right now anything is Farmhouse Thanksgiving Decor from Amazon. For some reason, I do not own Thanksgiving and Fall themed decor. Well, I own some though only 3 items shouldn’t count.

The reason Amazon is amazing to me is because I do not have to get the kids ready and out in public. Sometimes, that is hard for us moms. Right? I could possibly keep Amazon in business. That is a story for another day, therefore, I am moving right along here to my point.

I get free 2-day shipping because I am a Prime member. So whatever I order is at my door in 2 days. Really it is. And you can buy ANYTHING on Amazon without even putting real clothes on. Yes, this is amazing.

There are also a lot more bonuses to being a Prime member too! If you would like to try it out yourself here is the link- >Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial

 



Here are a few of my favorite Farmhouse Thanksgiving Decor on Amazon

 

 

Farmhouse Thanksgiving Decor from Amazon
Farmhouse Thanksgiving Decor from Amazon

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Farmhouse Thanksgiving Decor from Amazon
Farmhouse Thanksgiving Decor from Amazon

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

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What are some of your favorite decor items for Fall and Thanksgiving?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Free printable daily to-do list

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Are you so busy that you forget everything? or is that just this Mama?

I am in great need of a daily to-do list. So, I created a Free printable daily to-do list for you. I have mommy’s brain and I cannot remember anything.  

The key to making a to-do list that works for you is finding one that fits your life and home needs. 

This post has affiliate links. This simply means sometimes I recommend a product or service, and if you choose to purchase that product or service via my recommendation, I will get a small referral commission. Of course, this is at no extra cost to you but it does help keep Simply Happy Mama. I truly appreciate your support in this way. Thank you.

 

 

 

 

 

Printable Daily To-Do List

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I couldn’t really find what I was looking for so I made myself one to try out. After I was finished I realized that I need to add a spot for “just for mommy”. Then, I could add things like have a cookie or a huge cup of coffee.

And, if I was really feeling generous to myself that day I would write TAKE A LONG HOT BATH or a nap if the kiddos allowed.

Oh, that is my favorite things.

I thought if I use it for a while I can really find out what I am needing it to look like. So, this is a test.

 

 

Check it out. Print it for yourself and let me know what you think. 

Free printable daily to-do list

Free printable daily to-do list
Free printable daily to-do list

 

This binder will be what I use for it: Cloth Covered Linen Binder or this Vintage Journal

 

Here the link is again for:

Free printable daily to-do list

 

 

Let me know if it prints the way it should.

 

 

I am also working on monthly calendars for myself. I’ll post them when I get finished. 

 

 

 

 

What do you like to include on your free printable daily to-do list?

 

Positive Parenting- Why it is Important to LISTEN to your Child

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Positive Parenting

There are many definitions for Positive Parenting and I just want to say that I want to practice Positive Parenting. I also want to make it clear that I am NOT a perfect parent. I make mistakes daily and I try to learn from them.

This post is about Communication with your child and why It is important. I hope you enjoy the read 🙂

 

Positive Parenting

 

 

 

Communicating with our children can be a difficult task at times. We feel like they’re not listening to us; they feel like we’re not listening to them. Good listening and communications skills are essential to parenting. Your child’s feelings, views, and opinions have worth, and you should make sure you take the time to sit down and listen openly and discuss them honestly. Now, with that said I also know that not ALL of their thoughts and feelings can be discussed because we only have 24 hours in each day. Right, Mama? But, I do believe that as parents we can pick out those important feelings, and opinions each day and have a “teaching moment” with our children.

By being sensitive to our child’s feelings and emotions we are showing them love and understanding. And, allowing them to express themselves openly and honestly without fear of repercussion from us is key to creating a great communication relationship. By reacting negatively to our child’s feelings, we send our child the message that their feelings and opinions don’t matter. But by responding and asking questions about why our child feels that way, it opens a dialog that allows us to discuss their feelings further and allows you a better understanding of where they’re coming from. Responding also gives you an opportunity to work out a solution or a plan of action with your child that perhaps they would not have come up with on their own. Your child will also appreciate the fact that maybe you do indeed understand how they feel.

It’s crucial in these situations to give your child your full and undivided attention. Put down your newspaper, stop doing dishes, or turn off the television so you can hear the full situation and make eye contact with your child. Keep calm, be interested, and afterward offer potential solutions to the problem.

Don’t discourage your child from feeling upset, angry, or frustrated. Our initial instinct may be to say or do something to steer our child away from it, but this can be a detrimental tactic. Again, listen to your child, ask questions to find out why they are feeling that way, and then offer potential solutions to alleviate the bad feeling.

Just as we do, our children have feelings and experience difficult situations. By actively listening and participating with our child as they talk about it, it demonstrates to them that we do care, we want to help and we have similar experiences of our own that they can learn from.

Here are a few books about communication and listening.

Tips for Beach Trip with a toddler

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Tips for a Beach Trip with a Toddler & a FREE printable packing list too!

 

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Our family loves the beach!

I wish I was there right now! I love soaking up the sun and playing in the sand 🙂

We will not be going to the beach this year because we have a Disney World trip planned. I am sure that we will have a beach trip planned for next vacation, though.

We have taken our 4-year-old each year to the beach and we have picked up a few tips to share to keep everyone happy.

 

Tips for Beach Trip with a Toddler

Tips for Beach Trip With a Toddler

 

    1. Small Beach Umbrella & Small Pool

I love the colors of this umbrella- Beach and Patio Umbrella
This is the pool we have used for 2 years:) – Intex Kiddie Pool

These are the most important items for our family.  The pool was easy to blow up and we only poured a few buckets of water in it from the ocean. The umbrella was a perfect shade for the pool. The pool will contain your toddler to play and also it will help wash away any unwanted sand. My toddler enjoyed it to wash her sandy hands in.

     2.  Small Cooler that is EASY to Carry

I like this one- 16 Quart Wheeled Cooler

I like to pack drinks, snacks, and lunch. BUT. I do not like a huge cooler to drag down to the beach each trip we make. So. I think a small easy to carry cooler is best. I just pack each person a ziplock bag with all their snacks and put down in the cooler for easy access.

   3. Beach Toys & Floats

Love this bag that comes with the toys here- Beach Toy Set in Reusable Zippered Bag

Beach toys will keep the little ones entertained for hours. They did for us anyway. We have fun with floats in the ocean and in the pool too.

4. Beach Chairs & Towels

I personally cannot just sit on the sand all day. I have to have a beach chair to be comfortable. So it is worth it to me to carry it down to the beach each time we go.

This one has a drink holder too 🙂 Beach Deluxe Low Sling Chair

    5. Sunscreen

I like the spray and stick brands. I use them together. The stick is easy to apply to the face and the spray can be easier with a non-stop toddler. I just make sure to apply it often.

I love this brand and that they have the stick- WaterBABIES Stick SPF 55, 0.6 Ounce

We also use the same brand in the spray too- Coppertone WaterBABIES Quick Cover Lotion Spray SPF 50

 


 

 

Tips for a Beach Trip with a toddler

 

Free Printable Packing List

Download it here ->  vacation packing checklist

 




 

What are some of your tips for Beach fun with little ones?