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Send me a text If there was one area that I could go back and time in and change in my life, it would be preparing for maternity leave when I had my first son. As a recent grad with student loans and no savings, taking 3-month maternity leave wasn't something that I could afford.  Unfortunately, the United States did not have a federal paid maternity leave like other countries like Estonia, P...

Send me a text My oldest, I call him my little Gary Vee, because homeboy only wants to do things that make him money. He literally only gets motivated when I talk about giving him money for getting good grades at school. I've had a bit of a challenge with finding ways to support him and his entrepreneurial spirit, as well as making sure that he takes care of what he needs to at school. My gue...

Send me a text It's Thursday. This means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom, or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I want to remind you ... you've got this Today I mentioned the episode that was featured on Ja...

Send me a text Have you ever felt like there's a constant battle between you and your kids? Like, asking them to pick up the toys only leads to meltdowns and attitudes out of nowhere. All we want is to walk around without injuring ourselves the Legos left on the floor. I used to think that I was struggling with my kid's meltdowns because it seemed to always be a full moon. Then I learned...

Send me a text The Thriving Mom Summit, a FREE virtual summit all about helping moms learn tools and strategies for more peace,  productivity, and purpose and will take place October 18 - 31, 2021 Register for The Thriving Mom Summit now to learn how to have more joy, calm, peace, and confidence in motherhood by going to www.realhappymom.com/summit2021 Stop restarting every Monday Join the FREE su...

Send me a text It's Thursday. This means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom, or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I want to remind you to check your blind spots. Check out Noom . I mentioned Noom in today's M...

Send me a text In episode 124, we learned about the Enneagram and how to use the Enneagram to understand ourselves and improve our relationships. Not familiar with the Enneagram? Basically, the Enneagram is a personality test that is based on 9 different personality types. The beauty of the Enneagram personality test is it is a simple (but could be complicated) way to understand yourself and other...

Send me a text It's Thursday. This means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom, or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I want to remind you to keep it simple. Get the Ultimate Mom Hacks here: https://www.realhappymom.c...

Send me a text Have you ever thought about working from home, but you don't know where to start? Maybe it's time to consider being a VA. A VA (virtual assistant) is someone who works independently to help clients from anything to email marketing to social media management and graphic design. If you are looking for a way to work from home, check out this episode with Ester. She breaks dow...

Send me a text It's Thursday. This means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom, or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I want to help you with doing self-care today by asking yourself a simple question. Get the Ultimat...

Send me a text Do you have a passion or an interest that you would like to pursue and turn into a business?  Maybe it is something you have been thinking about for a while but have put it off because of time or money. Many times as moms we have big dreams and goals to start a business. Many times the process of starting a business can seem so daunting. Often time, even discouraging when we start t...

Send me a text It's Thursday. This means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom, or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I want to share with you quick tips to increase your productivity. Get the Ultimate Mom Hacks here:...

Send me a text Raise your hand if you have used your kids as an excuse for why you haven't taken care of something? I know I have! Our kids don't have to be an excuse anymore when it comes to making time for self-care and pursuing the things that are most important to you. My guest, Christian, knows all about how to help moms with this problem. In this episode, Christian shares: Advice f...

Send me a text It's Thursday. This means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom, or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I want to do remind you to wake up with a plan! Get the Ultimate Mom Hacks here: https://www.realha...

Send me a text Sometimes getting up and getting started with the day is a challenge. The bed feels so good and you start to think about all of the things you have to do and decide to sleep for a few more minutes. Next thing you know, you've overslept and are late for work. This leads to a spiral that can send your day down into the dumps.  Having a productive day doesn't necessarily requ...

Send me a text It's Thursday. This means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom, or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I want to do a quick breathing exercise with you to help decrease stress. Get the Ultimate Mom Hack...

Send me a text I am sure I'm not the only one that has felt like the entire week has just fallen apart. The worst part is when you feel like you don't know where to start to pick up the pieces to get back on track.  Don't beat yourself anymore because I have a guest on the podcast today that is going to help you turn those days or weeks around so that you can get back in control and...

Send me a text It's Thursday. This means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom, or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I want to remind you to be honest with the kiddos. Get the Ultimate Mom Hacks here: https://www.rea...

Send me a text Let's be honest. Between work, kids, and the house you have a lot going on.  And it can feel super overwhelming. Especially when we don't feel like we are juggling all of the plates well.  Yes, stress is a normal part of life. But there comes a time when the stress is more than usual. And that is what to help you with today.  To help us with managing our stress I brought m...

Send me a text It's Thursday. This means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom, or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I want to give you some tips on dealing with disappointment. Get the Ultimate Mom Hacks here: https...

Send me a text Even though my kids are young, I feel like I have a teenager (or two) sometimes. Especially, when I'm talking to my oldest and he tells me I don't listen to him when I actually listen to everything he says. That stings. My biggest fear is my kids grow up and don't want to talk to me about their problems, issues, or struggles. Honestly, I was beginning to feel like my...

Send me a text It's Thursday. This means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom, or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I want to remind you to take time to celebrate. Get the Ultimate Mom Hacks here: https://www.realha...

Send me a text Grocery shopping can be a drag. It’s one of those adult chores we must do but actually doing it can feel so time and energy depleting… Not only that but with many school districts across the U.S. going back in person this month and it’s no secret that parents everywhere need help to save both time and energy where they can! Don't you worry. I've got my guest Christine Pitt...

Send me a text It's Thursday. This means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom, or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I want to remind you to practice gratitude. Get the Ultimate Mom Hacks here: https://www.realhappym...

Send me a text Have you caught yourself looking around and thinking that another person's life is so amazing. Then look back at your life and ... big sigh.  Well, I am back, after a much-needed break, and I want to help you to look at your life and smile and love it! In this episode, I am sharing 12 tips to help you love your life. If I must say, your life is amazing! Yes, it may not be going...