Guilt. So many parents feel guilty about having to work because they aren't present with their children. They feel guilty about wanting to take a break when their kids want some quality time (me included) What's the solution? I have a few ideas about how you can fit some quality time into your everyday routines. Come Up with a Morning/Breakfast Routine Say a prayer after breakfast. Listen to your favorite song on the way to school. Find a way to foster bonding … [Read more...]
Moms Needs Breaks Too: 7 Ways to Relax
Kids. Work. Messes. Husbands. Being a mother comes with great responsibility and at times can become overwhelming. Moms needs time to unplug and unwind so they can return to the chaos that can overtake motherhood. Here are 7 ways moms can relax: Booking a Massage to Relax Who doesn't love a good rub down at the spa? I know I do! There's something about a quiet stranger rubbing your aching joints in a quiet dark room (without screaming kids) that automatically sets … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Evolve Gracefully with your Spouse
I've heard so many people say that their marriage ended because they "just grew apart." But the truth is—we all grow. We all evolve. Life shifts us. Parenthood, career changes, grief, and joy—they all mold us into slightly different versions of who we used to be. The key to staying connected in marriage isn’t avoiding change—it’s choosing to grow together through it. My husband and I have been married for over six years. In that time, he’s been a travel agent, a … [Read more...]
How Growing Up In a Jamaican Family Influenced My Marriage
Blending cultures in a marriage can be a complicated feat whether both families are open or accepting or not. The key is to respect each other, and compromise with your spouse on the important issues. My mom always told me that she always knew she wanted to marry another Jamaican, that was a non-negotiable. She didn't want to have to explain her culture to someone else. The moment I married into a family and moved to South Georgia, I understood her sentiments … [Read more...]