Do you ever find it hard to focus (or even sleep) because you're constantly bombarded with new thoughts, ideas, and things you need to do? If that's a yes, it's time for a brain dump. First, what IS a brain dump? Simply put, a brain dump is where you list out everything that’s on your mind. A routine brain dump can be so incredibly helpful for those times you find yourself overwhelmed with all the random thoughts and ideas swirling around in your head. I've found that it's virtually ...
Meal Planning Tips for Busy Moms: 5 Ways to Keep it Simple
Meal planning used to take me forever. I never tracked anything. My recipe system consisted of a bunch of scattered screenshots on my phone. I waited until the last minute to make a shopping list... It was a mess to say the least and felt completely overwhelming at times. Honestly, meal planning started to feel more like a headache than anything. If you've been feeling similar feelings, here are 5 things you can try to help you turn things around and keep it simple. This post may contain ...
28 Easy and Affordable Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms
If you want to save time, money, AND sanity, you'll love these make ahead meals for busy moms! MOMS. With everything we have to do, sometimes the last thing we feel like doing is cooking. It takes WAY less energy to hit up the drive-thru than it does to stand in front of the fridge for 10 minutes trying to figure out what to cook when you have a million things to do and no one knows what they want to eat. The drive-thru is okay every now and then when you need a quick fix, but it can ...
How to Stay Motivated to Lose Weight After Baby
If you're ever wondered... how can I stay motivated to lose weight after baby?! I promise you are not alone! Staying motivated when you're trying to lose weight sometimes feels like an uphill battle and that's especially true if you are adjusting to life with a brand new baby. You definitely need more than a couple of “nothing tastes as good as being fit/skinny feels” quotes to keep you going (Sometimes when I see those, I giggle to myself and wonder if they’ve ever tried a warm doughnut. ...
31 Inexpensive Summer Bucket List Ideas for Kids (and a free printable!)
Well, mamas... it's officially summer. For us that means send ALL the summer bucket list ideas for kids! I don't know about you, but some of my BEST childhood memories come from those summer days I spent goofing off with my sister. I honestly can't tell you how many times I've almost laughed until I cried while reminiscing about the silly things we did. Those fun, random summer activities are the VERY things that will turn into your kids' most cherished memories. And, no, you don't ...
10 Fast & Healthy Overnight Oatmeal Recipes for Busy Moms
Healthy overnight oatmeal recipes are the besttt! They are easily one of my favorite clean eating breakfasts. Maybe it's because I like the grab-and-go factor or maybe it's because they are just so darn delicious. The fact that they're easy as heck to make helps a lot too! Ready to give them a try? Here are 10 delicious and EASY overnight oatmeal in a jar recipes you've got to try! And make sure you make at least 4 of them because they are a meal prepper's dream. Healthy Overnight Oatmeal ...