A letter to myself as a first time mom

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Time flies, they say. Moms, we know that it ain’t true when you are sleep-deprived for months and months. The days are long, but the years are short. What will you tell your younger self during the long days? “A mother continues to labor long after the baby is born.” Lisa Jo Baker On a … Read more

100+ ways to save money on a single income household

how to save money in a single income household

Being on a single income household requires many sacrifices, especially on finances. But regardless, there are many creative and simple ways to save money on a single income household. Journey to SAHM Being a stay-at-home mom has a single definite purpose for me: I want my children’s mother to be their primary influence in their … Read more

Olympus OM-D E-M10 II: A mombrain’s review of the best camera for parents 2020

Are you a new parent looking for the best camera to capture your family memories in lens? The Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Camera was introduced to the market in August 2015. That’s roughly five years ago. Come 2020, is the camera still relevant today feature-wise? Let’s find out. Capturing family memories through photos is one … Read more

What’s a house with a toddler really like?

woman carrying her baby and working on a laptop

When I became a mom, I learned the hard way of letting go of control. You can manage a home and guide your child, but control? Nope! Just focus on the bright side of this phase of motherhood which is messy. Here’s what I realized when having a toddler in the house is really like: … Read more