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6 Smart Reasons Why Self Care is Important as a Mom

6 Smart Reasons Why Self Care is Important as a Mom

The life-changing moment when you become a mom will be something you never forget. Your entire world is now revolving around this tiny little person, but you wouldn’t change it for the world. It can be very difficult to keep your own identity when you’re a mom; you want to do everything you can to keep your baby happy. Taking care of yourself always needs to be number one otherwise you will start to suffer. Here are six smart reasons to practice self-care as a mom. Make sure you follow this advice and you will feel brighter and better than ever.

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DIY All Natural Cleaning Spray For Any Surface

Diy all natural cleaning spray

The one thing that irks me is that some companies get away with not listing ALL or ANY of the ingredients on their products ingredients label because the FDA doesn’t require it. Why? Who knows. That’s why I don’t trust the FDA or much of anything from our government. Now that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re good or bad, but it does make you wonder why they don’t want to list them in the first place, especially when you’re dealing with chemicals that you’re breathing in and possibly touching with your skin. Because of this, I decided I was going make my own all natural cleaning spray.

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Easy Apple and Pomegranate Brie Turnovers

Easy Apple and Pomegranate Brie Turnovers Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This post is sponsored by Joan Of Arc Cheese but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

This last weekend, I decided to make some delicious apple and pomegranate brie turnovers at my mom’s house.

My siblings and our spouses have been trying to help mom around the house after the passing of our dad. We clean up, cook food, bake treats. She loves apple pie, so I figured an apple and pomegranate brie turnover would be a perfect easy snack or treat. I’m all for simpler recipes since I don’t have a lot of time to prep and cook with 2 small kids that require a lot of attention.

You might be thinking cheese and fruit doesn’t exactly sound appealing melted together, but let me tell ya, it’s delicious! So so delicious!

Cheese is kind of like chocolate; it’s good on almost anything. Lol

Easy apple and pomegranate brie turnovers

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The Secrets to Sanity for Stay-At-Home Moms

The Secrets to Sanity for Stay-At-Home Moms

 Whether you are a new mom or on your third, fourth or tenth child, the chances are that you will take over complete responsibility for the household. And while it’s great for a while, there will be a time when the walls start to feel like they are closing in.

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Being More Than a Mom: How to Keep Your Individual Identity

Being More Than a Mom: How to Keep Your Individual Identity

Being a mom is one of the most magical and rewarding things that you can do. However, just because you’re a parent, it doesn’t mean that it’s all you want to be. Being a mom can be all-consuming, especially in the beginning, but you also want to have a life outside of your role as a mom. You should be able to have friends and take part in activities that you enjoy. All of the things that make you who you are extend beyond being a parent. However, doing things outside of being a mom doesn’t always mean doing them without your kids. There are plenty of ways to have your own life while also maintaining your role as a loving and present mom.

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