Life as a mom can be tough. That is why celebrating our successes is so important. Routines of celebration help us take inventory of what we accomplish throughout the day using positive reflection. Wondering how to build your confidence as a mom? One way to do this is to keep a record of your daily/weekly… Read More
“Why did you start a blog?” is a question I got asked a lot right after Amber and I started The DIY Lighthouse. (That’s a blog post for another day!) Over the years that question has transitioned into, “How did you start a blog?” And, more often than not, what they really mean by that… Read More
When it comes to motherhood, do you find yourself getting bogged down when things get tough? Wherever it stems from, frustration, disappointment, and failure are bound to happen. That’s just mom life for ya. One strategy that can be applied again and again is being able to identify even the smallest bit of humor and… Read More
In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, members from the congregation are asked to give talks, or to speak, each week in front of the whole congregation. We are given a topic as a prompt and then let the Spirit direct us as we prepare and deliver our talk. The topic I was… Read More
Wood you like some inspiration for a woodland themed baby shower? Want to leaf the expecting mommy feeling like a million bucks? Then keep reading! When a friend of mine finally got pregnant after years of trying, I jumped at the chance to celebrate her and her baby boy. She requested a fun and so “in” theme… Read More
It’s no secret. How we begin our day sets the tone for the whooole rest of day. Gain positive momentum by engaging in the activities that will put you in the mindset and pattern of success. Here we reveal the 10 things productive moms do before 10 AM. 10 Things Productive Moms Do Before 10… Read More
Moms are like ninjas. I mean, think about it. They can be a chauffeur, personal chef, nurse, referee, house maid, comedian, shrink, banker, professional organizer, teacher, aaaand the Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny all in the same day. Like I said, ninjas. And while they have one of the most demanding and never-ending jobs around, moms… Read More
If you’re a new mom, you have probably been through the wringer! And you deserve a big hug! (But let’s make that an air hug because your boobs probably hurt so much that a real one is no bueno.) You have just defied some scientific law by forcing a larger object (aka baby’s head) through a smaller object (aka the… Read More