Making sense of motherhood and the world around us
Baby Girl knows something is extra special about her cupcake this time.
We’ve been approved to start eating baked eggs!
That may not sound appealing, but when you have a toddler who has an allergy to eggs, and you’re a parent who constantly worries about every piece of food they ingest, then you know this is a milestone. [Read more…]
On the DAIRY-FREE SHOPPING LIST: ALMOND AND COCONUT REDDI WIP WHIPPED CREAM
These plant-based whipped cream alternatives are so good they could replace your regular milk-based version.
I can’t think of one person who DOESN’T like whipped cream.
And if you’re like me, you keep your own personal can in the way back of the fridge, where no one realizes it is there. And in moments of boredom or standing with the fridge open with no idea of what to eat, you grab that can of extra-creamy whipped cream and just let the soft ripples undulate in your mouth.
Everyone does that, right? [Read more…]
Before the Ball drops tonight and 2019 becomes a reality, I wanted to take some time to thank all of my readers and fellow bloggers for their clicks, comments, and support for BestestMommyEver in 2018.
You all have devoured my Egg-and Dairy-Free Pancake posts and searched for free books for your babies. [Read more…]
If you’ve ever felt self-conscious about your post-baby body, then Vogue’s September cover story featuring Beyonce may offer some encouragement and camaraderie with the pop star.
Beyonce says she didn’t wear any wigs and very little makeup for the Vogue shoot to encourage readers to love their natural beauty.
After giving birth to Blue Ivy in 2012, the pop star says she felt pressure to bounce back quickly, and she lost all of her baby weight in three months while breastfeeding. “Looking back, that was crazy,” she admits. [Read more…]
Finding the right job that can offer work-life balance takes some effort but it’s worth it to be emotionally and mentally available for your family.
If you’ve been a full-time stay at home mom (SAHM) for a few years, chances are you’ve thought about working again or picking up a side hustle to make some extra money.
It’s definitely crossed my mind. In fact, after five years at home with my children, I’ve decided to rejoin the working world outside of my home.
It’ll be just like riding a bike right? I’ll just drop back into the workforce after five years with no problem, right? [Read more…]
Everyone loves a Farmhouse Kitchen right? Have you dreamed of Chip and Joanna coming to your house to host Fixer Upper? Can you imagine converting your 1980s kitchen into a gorgeous space with reclaimed hardwood floors, sliding barn doors, and shiplap EVERYWHERE?!
Well, I’m almost there y’all. For those of you who follow BestestMommyEver on Facebook, you know my kitchen has been under renovation all summer. Literally since Memorial Day Weekend. Can you imagine not being able to cook since May? [Read more…]
Welcome to Working Moms Wednesday!
Moms rarely get a day off, so sometimes you have to create your own spa-moment!
Check out my FB Live video below with suggestions on how to use my favorite essential oils to relax and breathe better.
“I’m fine.”
Have you ever said that, when you know it wasn’t true?
Has someone said it to you, and you knew they were lying?
I can admit to both. Sometimes I’ve breezily just said it as a way to avoid talking about how I was really feeling. It was my way of keeping my chin up, of moving upward and onward and past hurt, or disappointment, and disquieting thoughts.
And when other people say it, and I sense it’s not true, I usually just move on to something else, respecting their privacy.
But what happens when you can’t just “Keep Calm and Carry On?” [Read more…]
How do you jump back into the workforce after five years as a Stay At Home Mom?
Are baby steps allowed?
Thankfully, the world of remote and telecommute working options have exploded since I stepped away to start a family. Particularly if you are in tech, teaching, travel and tourism, or healthcare, you can earn your bread and butter working from anywhere, wearing anything. [Read more…]
After five solid years as a SAHM, I am transitioning back to work.
Two weeks ago, I put my youngest baby in daycare. My oldest was already in daycare. For the last few days, I’ve been home alone, or at Starbucks on my laptop, or running errands that are much easier to do without toddlers in tow.
Enjoying some quiet time. Alone.
AND IT FEELS AMAZING!!!
Somedays I feel like skipping down the street. Other days I’m hunkered over my laptop at a new coffee shop I’ve found, where apparently there are legions of other people doing the same thing, fueled by caffeine, working working working.
I will admit, initially, I had a bit of mom guilt. I worried about how the daycare provider was handling my two-year-old’s food allergies to dairy and eggs and if she would have been better off under my watchful eyes. I wondered if I should teach her Spanish myself, instead of hoping my Dominican daycare provider would just speak her native tongue to my child.
But the guilt dissipated after a few days. Because I needed a break–from my two-year-old and the never-ending demands of motherhood.
There comes a point and time in Motherhood when you have to get back to who you are, when you start to think more about crafting a life and an identity outside of your kids. [Read more…]
