May Is For Mom Goals

May 6, 2025 by justbloommomsblog ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

We are almost a full week into the month of May and since we are already celebrated this month for mothers day why not use this month to also set some personal mom goals for ourselves. This is a great time to check in with ourselves and see if there are any things we have been wanting to accomplish or check to see if there are things we can do to help with our overall mental health and day to day. Here is a list of things you can add to your mommy goals this May!

Read one book that is your favorite genre just for fun
Try a new hobby or pick back up on an old one that you haven’t been finding the time for
Start journaling and try to journal 5-10 minutes a day to unwind
Plan one special outing with your family for the month
Plan a special themed family dinner night
Write a special note to your family and read it to them
Start going for walks and at least try to walk 10 minutes a day
Drink 8 full glasses of water to stay hydrated
Make sure you don’t have any health appointments that you have been putting off and if you do schedule it
Take a full guilt free day to rest and lay in bed binging your favorite shows
Find a new podcast to listen to that you really resonate with
Listen to meditation music once in the morning and once at night
Practice saying “No” to things that are draining
Make a list of your favorite affirmations to say to yourself and stick them on your mirror or around your house
Buy yourself something for mothers day that is just for you
Make a meal that is just for you with all your favorite foods
Everyday this month tell yourself one thing you are proud of yourself for
Take a moment to admire the little things like the sun or the moon and be present
Spring clean your house and get rid of clutter
Take out time to track all of your expenses
Plan to meet up with a mommy friend for brunch or a play date
Start a savings jar for anything that you would like
Try meal prepping to not have to focus so much on meals this month
Schedule a face time call with a distant friend or family member that you miss
Set a reminder on your phone that tells you your amazing each day this month
Print out some photos of your family you have in your phone and get some nice frames for them

This month of May is all about you mama, make the most of it. take some of these ideas and focus on you for a bit. Once the month of may is over don’t stop there though if anything on this list feels like a goal you want to set for yourself every month or from time to time do it! Its so important for us moms to find ways to prioritize ourselves and our needs. We often forget about our hobbies, or simply just don’t make the time for them or we forget how some of the things listed above can change our entire day and mood. Sometimes all your needing is a quick few minutes to yourself to feel back on track. Finding unique ways to set goals for ourselves like “Mom goals May” is a great way to motivate yourself and focus on your needs and wants! Have a beautiful may and hopefully this encourages you to do stuff like this all year long!

The Top Ways Moms Really Love Spending Their Mothers day

May 5, 2025 by justbloommomsblog ♥ 2 Comments

Mothers day is on the way and though we should celebrate and love on our moms as much as we can all the time, this one special day is a day we get to show our love it a little extra. Its a day to show your mom you appreciate all her love, support and efforts. As beautiful as it all is its also a time where every commercial, every ad, every billboard is trying to convince you the best way to show up for your mom or telling dads how to show up for their wives each year and a lot of the gestures are nice and most moms appreciate pretty much anything you do for them but it can start to feel a little overwhelming with deciding what to do. I wanted to share some ideas that don’t break the bank, and are just really thoughtful and more from the heart. A lot of us forget sometimes how how little it actually takes to make a mom smile.

A quiet morning: Peace and quiet, yep that’s it, a morning with no alarm clock, no tasks to do immediately out of the bed, no one asking her to look for anything, just peace and quiet. People don’t realize how noisy a moms morning can be sometimes and a lot of us moms don’t even realize it until we finally have silence. Treating a mom to a cozy quiet morning to herself is definitely a great way to have her start her mothers day.

Breakfast in bed: The food can be store bought or made with love but its a nice way to let mom know its okay to relax this day. When moms wake up their first thought is what should i make the family to eat so returning the favor to her will be a treat. It can be a simple and traditional breakfast like pancakes, eggs, fruit and coffee or whatever her favorite breakfast is.

A card from the heart: Taking the time to find a card that says exactly what your heart feels or going the extra mile and writing a handwritten letter yourself. Choosing to express your love and gratitude this way is sure to put a smile on any moms face.

Book a massage or spa treatment: A day at the spa gives moms a chance to unwind, relax and rejuvenate and it makes them feel special. Its a moment where they don’t have to do the pampering and they just get to sit back and be pampered. They can get back massages, manicures, pedicures, Jacuzzi time, and peace and quiet. Its very easy for moms to forget about some of the simpler forms of self care and this gives them a chance to be reminded of that and how much they need and deserve it.

Time outdoors: Going for a walk, having a picnic, spending they day at an outdoor festival or their favorite beach or park gives moms a chance to soak in some sunlight and get some fresh air. Picnics don’t take much to plan just a few favorite foods for everyone and a cozy blanket is all you really need.

A photo session with family: One thing moms of today love to do is take pictures. Moms are now taking pictures of every moment and every milestone so surprising her with a paid photo session with a local photographer to get some planned family photos may be something she loves. You can even get family and loved ones to all meet up to join in on the moment to make memories that will last forever.

A day with no electronics: A lot of families spend a decent amount of time on their phones, watching TV or on some type of device and sometimes that can take everyone out of the present moment a little. Choosing a special day where the family cant use any devices for a few hours to truly connect, bond and do fun stuff together would help to remind everyone how special those moments are.

Showing appreciation: The main goal of mothers day is to show mothers that they are appreciated and loved. Take time to really pay attention to the mothers in your life to really see what makes them feel valued and just simply do those things. A grand gesture, a ton of money, or this over thought out plan is not always necessary, sometimes its the smallest things that can give mothers the biggest smiles. You can simply just ask a mom how she wants to spend her mothers day and listen.

Let this mothers day be filled with love, laughter, peace and joy for all the moms around the world. Anything you do will be enough so don’t worry to much about what you choose and just enjoy your time with the moms in your life that your so thankful for!

For any moms reading today, I hope you have a beautiful mothers day, your value to your family is so much more than you could ever know and you are so appreciated!

Best Ways Dads Can Support Work From Home Moms

April 30, 2025 by justbloommomsblog ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Moms working from home are very often asked how in the world do you do that? The answer is many of us have no idea how to explain it. Working from home with children takes a lot of hard work, patience, and the ability to multitask like you wouldn’t believe. Sometimes moms who work from home are are told wow your so lucky you get to stay home it must be so much easier and and yes it is an amazing thing to be able to stay home with your children and not have to miss any of their milestones and create an endless amount of memories but easy is definitely not a way I would describe it. It can be hard to focus some days when your in a meeting and your toddler is trying to let you know they pooped from the other room or your kid just doesn’t get why they have to be quiet when they can hear you talking all day on the headset so why cant you chat with with them about the one billion questions they have thought of today. When it gets tough I think a lot of dads have no idea how to support mom when she is juggling it all especially if she isn’t voicing what she needs to have a better more productive day or maybe she doesn’t even quite know what she needs. Here are a few ways ways dads can be more helpful to a mom figuring out her work from home, stay at home mom life balance so everyone can be on the same page and mom can be more content on her decision to be a work from home mama.

Share some tasks: One way dads can help out is by helping out with household chores without being asked. When a mom wakes up her mind is racing with a billion things that she will need to do in order to have a productive day and those things don’t have to be big things but they still matter so if she doesn’t have to think let me tell dad he has to do XYZ that is one less thing she has to jot down in her brain as things to do.

Respect moms work space: Everyone in the house should be learning that mom has a designated space for working and when she is in that space she will need as little interruptions as possible or everyone will need a courteous way to approach her to make sure she isn’t on a call or in a meeting. Dad can help with that by reminding the kids of the importance of mommy’s work space and showing examples to them so she doesn’t have to be the only one expressing it.

Scheduled time with kids: If mom has a time of the day when she knows her job will pick up and she will need to be able to focus more or a time of day where she has any deadlines dad can step in and take over the responsibility of keeping the kids entertained so mom can productively get her work done without interruptions.

Help with meals: Dad can find ways to help prep snacks and easy meals for the kids so mom doesn’t have to step away each time to prepare them. Dad can also make sure the kids know that they can ask him if they need a snack or meal, they don’t always have to ask mommy especially when she is busy. Kids love to pretend their dad isn’t around when they want something and will go straight to mommy each time this can be very distracting at times.

Help with morning routine: Mom may want a few minutes before she has to clock in to have a cup of coffee or catch up on things or do a wakeup exercise and dad can take over some morning routine duties so mom can have that moment alone for some mental clarity before starting her day.

Run some errands: Dad can pick up some things off the grocery list so mom doesn’t have to worry about it later or run any errands that would give mom less time to be productive. Moms can sometimes pack up their schedule and one less errand is always a win.

Emotional wellbeing checks: Working from home can be very isolating for moms sometimes, not being able to have co worker friends or interaction with humans that aren’t children all day. Checking in with her to make sure she is okay, that her load isn’t to heavy or seeing if she has anything she needs to vent about whether it be work related or day to day related. Checking in will show her you are paying attention to what her day to day looks like so she doesn’t feel unnoticed in all her efforts.

Celebrate her accomplishments: Dads can make sure to acknowledge when mom has accomplished something at work or overcame a struggle at home with her day to day management. Make a big deal of it even if its something small. For her it could be a big deal and her family acknowledging her will keep her spirits up and keep her motivated. Also support all of her goals and let her know they don’t just have to be dreams let her know she is capable of completing them and that she has your full support through it all.

Encourage breaks: Remind her to take her breaks and to not skip over them, and remind her to make her free time count. Its easy for moms to push off their needs for their kids so most stay at home moms use their breaks or free time to do something for them. Encourage her to eat well and prioritize her mental health as well.

Dads obviously have their own work load, responsibilities or tasks that they have to handle daily so i wanted to share a few simple ways for them to feel helpful and included while mom is working, sometimes moms can make it look like they have everything under control when it comes to work, taking care of the kids and home life but its important for dads to still check in and make sure mom isn’t needing any added support as she juggles it all. Once everything is sorted out and everyone’s needs are being met in a way that works best for the family the dynamic can be very beautiful. Moms can do it all and they can do it even better with dads support.

Top Ways Moms Can Stay Energized This Summer

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 by justbloommomsblog ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Summer is approaching, the weather is getting warmer in a lot of areas and the kids want to be outside, so I’m sure your calendar is getting filled with fun filled activities to get out and enjoy. As fun and exciting as this sounds, i must be honest in saying it can get a little exhausting at times. Planning, packing, setting everything up as far as daily itineraries, long nights, early mornings its a lot! Moms need ways to keep them selves energized and ways to keep their mood boosted so we can be present in these beautiful memories with our families. Here are some ways that you can stay energized all summer long!

Get your sleep: Its easy to stay up all night scrolling our phones or using the quiet time in the house to finally have a moment of peace but we have to try to not let it drag to late into night or even into the next morning. Creating a consistent bed time for your kids and yourself will be very helpful for you and after a few good nights of rest you should start to notice a difference in your overall mood and a boost in your energy. After you put the kids to bed its okay to take a little time for yourself but make sure you try to view sleeping as another important form of self care too.

Drink your Fluids: Start each day with a tall glass of water and make sure you are drinking your water throughout the day. Being dehydrated is a very fast way to lose energy and it can make you feel sluggish and unenergized. Find fun ways to enjoy your water like adding cucumbers, or your favorite fruits, make pretty carbonated drinks or splurge on a cute water bottle to help motivate you to drink your water.

Eat balanced meals: A day filled with fun with the kids can make moms completely forget to eat some days but it is important to try not to skip your meals. Try to eat foods that are high in protein and foods that have healthy fats. Try not to eat to many things that have a lot of sugar because it may make you crash sooner. Its okay to add some snacks for yourself in the diaper bags or in your purse. The kids aren’t the only ones who are going to need snacks for the day.

Move your body: If your starting to feel overwhelmed during the day or feeling like you need a moment take 10 minutes to take a walk or do some stretches. Pull out your phone and even dance around if you need to. This is going to help boost circulation in your body and help you feel better so you can get some more clarity about how you want the rest of the day to go.

Watch your caffeine intake: We all know most moms run on coffee, iced coffee, hot coffee, smoothie coffee any coffee but we do need to be mindful of exactly how much coffee we are drinking because it could give us a great boost for the moment and then make us completely crash by mid day if we drink to much of it. One or two cups of coffee is okay but over doing it can be to much on our bodies and really throw off our abilities to rest once we are ready to finally relax.

Ask for help: If you don’t have to do every single thing alone, don’t do it or don’t try to do it. Moms do tend to like things a certain way when it comes to our kids and how we like to plan or schedule things but doing it all alone can make us feel burned out pretty quickly and can take the fun out of the activities. Its okay to lean on your partner, family or friends for some assistance if you can. Your loved ones can tell when you are over doing it and they will probably be happy you finally asked them to help.

Practice deep breathing and mindfulness: Taking a few minutes out of your day to just focus on your breathing and clearing your mind can be really help for your mental health. You could stop in a mirror say some affirmations to yourself, give yourself some words of encouragement, listen to a meditation audio on your phone or just sit in the the dark for a few minutes. Look for ways that work for you where you can just calm your mind for few a minutes and basically give yourself a little bit of a recharge.

Get outside: The weather is warming up, get outside and get some fresh air, the vitamin D alone is going to help with boosting your energy and your overall mood. Get outside as much as you can, every time you get out it doesn’t have to be a big thing or event, kids can be easily entertained by anything when they are out enjoying the sunlight.

Don’t overcommit yourself: There will be a lot of opportunities to entertain your kids and yourself this season but you don’t have to go to every single event and you don’t have to say yes to every single outing. Make sure you don’t fill your calendar to the point of over load. Make sure you make days that are meant strictly for you and your family to rest and recharge. If you push yourself to do to many things this spring and summer it can start to take the fun out of it and you wont be able to show up as your best self each time.

A well rested, clear minded, well fed, hydrated mommy is who you want to be this summer so you can enjoy every moment of it! Now go drink some water and go bloom and enjoy yourself mama!

Top New Year’s Resolutions for Moms

January 6, 2024April 29, 2025 by justbloommomsblog ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Okay so here you are one week into the new year and maybe you have started some of your new years resolutions, maybe your not sure what they are or maybe you haven’t even thought about it. I wanted to share some of my new years resolutions as a mommy of two to help you incase your not sure where to start with your list. New years resolutions are basically a tradition people like to have where they look over their past year and decide a few things they can work on better for the new year, it can be things’ to do with their behavior, personal goals and just overall wanting to do a bit better for the new year. This is a mommy blog so lets set some resolutions for us mamas!

Eat your own food : Yes, if you are like me there is a chance you have littles reaching for your plate all day long. You go to sit down to enjoy a nice meal or a fun snack and here comes one of your kids digging their fast hand right into your plate! While it is of course okay to share with your littles, please make sure you are actually eating and getting all the nutrition you need as well. Its very easy to focus on what the rest of the house is eating because we are moms but you have to remember yourself too and make sure you are eating what you enjoy and not giving all your food to everyone else. I didn’t notice how little i was eating until someone else noticed it and also when i stepped on the scale and saw all the weight i was losing. Enjoy your food mama you deserve it!
Drink your water/ Stay Hydrated : Now that your ready to enjoy your meals make sure you are drinking your fluids too! We can burn out so easily with all the cooking, prepping, cleaning, organizing, the list goes on so we must hydrate hydrate hydrate! Drinking your water is going to help increase your energy, get rid of toxins, helps with your focus and just helps you stay healthy. If you are a coffee lover like me, unfortunately coffee is not enough you must drink your water too, to be a better you!
Take more walks/ get some fresh air : Taking just 15 to 30 minute walks outside can help your stress levels, help you and your kids sleep better, increase your energy, gives you and your kids a chance to bond and discover new things in your neighborhood and is good for your families health. If your a stay at home mom or a work from home mom you can sometimes spend way to much time inside and you have to remind yourself to get out and breathe in some fresh air. You will be surprised how much you need it.
Try to worry less : I know this sounds like a big ask because we are moms its just in us to worry about pretty much everything! It is important though to realize when we are worrying just to much. Sometimes we have to just take a step back, understand not every single thing is in our control and allow things to just be. Worrying to much is not good for our mental health and our families will notice when we are just way to consumed with our thoughts. Try to find ways to ease your mind when things feel overwhelming and try to remember you cant be the best version of yourself when your overly worried. In no way am I saying don’t worry, because that just isn’t possible but make sure to monitor your stress levels and even ask for help when things become to much for you to process on your own.
Be patient : I honestly don’t think anything else on the planet tests your patience more than motherhood. You learn so much about your ability to be patient when you become a mom. You are not going to be patient all the time and it may take some serious inner work to master your patience but always try to keep that small whisper in your mind that says “be patient, its okay”. Try to slow down more, take some deep breaths, write about your frustrations and talk positively to yourself when you have reached your limits. It doesn’t happen over night but let this be the year you get better with patience.
Get more organized : When you have a whole family and home and other things to keep up with losing track of your organization can happen pretty quickly. One day you feel super organized and the next day you feel like your right back at step one. Try to reduce as much clutter as you can when you can, make some lists that help you track your tasks, get some fun calendars and planners, practice time management and do whatever you feel works best for you so you don’t feel buried in your day to day tasks.
Be Present : We do have a lot on our plates day to day but it is also important to remember that with each passing day our babies are growing and changing every single day. Make sure to remember to stay present and enjoy the little things and the moments you will never get back. Its okay to put some tasks aside just to simply enjoy your littles and enjoy being a mom. Leave the dishes and play a game with your littles, fold the laundry later and teach your toddler how to draw squiggly lines, whatever it is make sure you are setting time aside to just be present those moments are just to precious to miss.
Do things that you love : Most of the time it doesn’t feel like we should come first or we want to make sure everyone else in the home is happy and entertained but we have to do things we enjoy too. Take some time for your hobbies and favorite things too, or you will start to feel like your losing yourself completely over time. Don’t let go of your hobbies and interest’s because your a mom now those things make you who you are, you may not have all the time in the world to focus on that stuff now but you have to fit it in and fill your cup too. Some things you can even introduce to your kids and teach them stuff that you love, they will love seeing you so passionate about something and it will feel nice to feel like your passing something on.
Plan some play dates, and family adventures : Mom friends are so important, they just get you most of the time and its important to have a few moms in your corner that support you and let you unwind a bit while also giving your kids a chance to make friends and be social. Moms being able to share their journey with each other is almost magical, its needed way more than people realize. Mom dates will be good for you and the kids and so will planning some fun family adventures like trips or local events to attend. Getting out and making memories will be good for the whole family. Remember that every outing doesn’t have to be a big deal or extravagant, simple things like a trip to the zoo or a local festival are fun as well. Your kids love getting out with you and though it may get messy, fussy and tiring at times its always worth it.
Don’t make your expectations for the new year to high : When the ball drops sadly a magical cape doesn’t just drop out of the sky that makes you super mom so don’t be to hard on yourself if you don’t reach all the goals you set for yourself. You are super mom just simply for trying and wanting to be better. New years resolutions are a great way to organize all the thoughts you have about doing things better this year but don’t over do it and have grace with yourself. Push yourself a little each day if you can but know your limits and take as much breaks as you need to regroup and refresh. You are going to have an amazing year mama, I just know you will!

Poem about Grief and loss

January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 by justbloommomsblog ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

I love you grandma and auntie

Grief…. A pain

With no wounds on the outside

A hurt we can only see in sad eyes

Tears flowed till they ran dry

Now I’m left with an eternal cry

With tears now gone, I have no signal to the outside

That I am drowning on the inside

Breathing normal but my beats are skipping

No one can see that my heart is ripping

Feeling alone but I’m surrounded

My mind keeps drifting, I can’t stay grounded

Guess I’ll stay here for a while

Imagining your smile

I can feel your hugs and your warmth around me

Millions of people down here yet you’ve found me

I’ll stay in my thoughts as long as I need

Pretending I’m present since no one can see

Looks like I’m here but I’m with grief…

If you have lost someone you love while pregnant or during your journey of motherhood, please know that are not alone. You are allowed to feel sadness, loneliness, pain, anger, and any emotion that comes with your grief and still be a great mother to your babies. Allow yourself to be human even when it feels like you must be a superhero. Grief can feel very lonely so try to make sure you have a good support system or at least one person you can talk to when your to overwhelmed. You’re doing a great job, take one day at a time and everything is going to be okay. You got this mama!

25 Easiest snacks I make for my toddler

October 7, 2022 by justbloommomsblog ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Once your little one is done with all the soft foods and is ready for the big stuff it can get a little overwhelming trying to figure out the foods you want to introduce them to and finding easy ways to give them the nutrition they need. One of my favorite parts of the day is snack time because its honestly the least overwhelming part of mealtime for me. It’s fun to put together different combinations and it’s fun to learn what your little one loves and absolutely hates. I am a mom that likes to keep things simple in the kitchen and I like to find the easiest and fastest snacks I can, so I wanted to share some of my 2-year old’s favorite snack combinations.

Easy snack ideas that you can mix with others and make all your own combinations

Sliced bananas on toast with peanut butter and blueberries
Fruity breakfast bar and a glass of milk
Honey nut cheerios and bananas
Yogurt and mixed fruit with oats
Apple cinnamon or brown sugar oatmeal
Grilled cheese with tomatoes
Crackers and hummus
Avocado toast with sliced tomatoes
Pizza lunchables
Veggie sticks
Goldfish and peach slices
A cheese stick, sliced pears and wheat crackers
Sliced cucumbers, cheese stick, tomatoes, sliced avocado, black olives and crackers
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich and sliced pears
Sliced apples, sliced grapes, and grilled cheese
Little bites blue berry muffins and sliced bananas
Sliced pita bread, hummus, and sliced apples
Veggie stick chips and grilled cheese
Cheeze it crackers and mixed fruit
Ritz bits cheese crackers and sliced apples
Sliced cucumber, sliced avocado and sliced imitation crab meat
Baked cheddar Potato chips, sliced mangos, sliced grapes
Fresh spinach, sliced cheese and sliced tomatoes
Boiled egg, crackers and cheese stick
Baked snap peas, sliced peaches, and cheese wrap

Snack time shouldn’t feel like a job or be a pain allow yourself to have fun with it. I try not to get so caught up in what I think goes together and just make sure I’m giving my toddler healthy and fun snacks that I know she will eat and enjoy. Don’t feel bad if some of it ends up on the floor, in your toddler’s hair or hidden somewhere. Your little one will eat what they like and get the nutrients they need to grow beautifully. Have fun mixing in the kitchen!

What moms can do this fall with their kids

September 22, 2022 by justbloommomsblog ♥ 2 Comments

Fall is here and it is truly one of my favorite seasons of the year. I love the weather change, the colorful leaves, and the smell of pumpkin spice in the air. Now that I have children, I want to get them on board with me with enjoying the seasons changing and looking forward to the different activities we can do together each season. I have a list of activities I plan to do with my little ones this fall and wanted to share to get you all in the fall spirit as well.

Fall paper crafts

My 2-year-old daughter Marley and I have already started our fall crafts and she is loving every bit of it. At first, I wasn’t sure how many crafts we could do together with her being so young, but these little people can really surprise you once you give them the opportunity to be creative. She has been asking me almost every day to do a new fall craft and honestly it doesn’t take much as long you have construction paper, glue, crayons, scissors, paint random items around the house like paper plates and toilet tissue rolls and you can get as creative as you wish together. If you need inspiration head over to any social media app and look for fun ideas to do together.

Go on a leaf hunt

The weather will start to get a little chillier but bundle up the kiddies and head outside for a leaf hunt. Get a basket or something to hold the leaves in and let your kids have fun collecting all the pretty colors they see. They will enjoy picking out their favorite leaves and collecting them.

Use fall leaves for crafts

If you decide to go out and collect some leaves you can use the leaves in different fall crafts by gluing them or stringing them onto different ideas. The kids will enjoy seeing the leaves they picked out displayed different ways and hanging them up will add to your fall home décor.

Jump in a pile of leaves

A very simple but fun thing to do for kids that they seem to love so much is raking the leaves together and letting them jump inside. They will love the sound the leaves make and enjoy throwing all the leaves up in the air. It’s a fun way to let them run out some energy and make a mess that you won’t have to immediately clean up.

Go apple picking

Living in upstate NY does have its perks when fall comes around because we have apple orchards to visit, if you don’t have one very close make a mini trip or adventure out of it. The kids will enjoy picking out their own apples and trying all the different flavors. The orchards also have delicious treats like apple donuts and fresh apple cider for your whole family to enjoy.

Go to a pumpkin patch

Visiting a pumpkin patch will be so much fun for the kiddies and really the whole family. You guys can pick out your favorite pumpkins and enjoy all the fun activities they will have to offer. They usually have hayrides, corn mazes and little games for the kids.

Bake fall treats

I must be honest my most favorite thing about fall is all the delicious fall themed treats. All the apple flavor, pumpkin flavor, cinnamon, and ginger it just makes me so happy. If you pick apples or pumpkins or even just purchase them from your local grocery store you can have a lot of fun baking treats with and for your kids. Social media has so many ideas to get creative with it. You can include them in on the decorating, like decorating pies, candy apples, cookies, smores and brownies and then sit down and eat your fun creations together.

Decorate pumpkins

Once you have your favorite pumpkins that you have picked either from the store or the pumpkin patch you and the kids can add silly faces or paint them and just be as creative as you wish with your pumpkins. You can also carve them into all different shapes and characters.

Make fall themed sensory items

Sensory items are a great way to help your child explore with sorting, touching, shaking, pouring and it helps them with their motor skills. Parents have been getting very creative with sensory play and you can even make it themed to whatever you like. Grabbing different items that remind you of fall and adding them to bins or bottles for them to learn and play with will be fun and help keep them entertained for a little while.

Rent a cabin

Finding a beautiful scenic cabin for your family during the fall time will be a nice way to get away, spend quality time together and enjoy some games, movie nights and fun fall foods.

Go Camping

Honestly camping is not my thing, but tents are. I love a good tent, so I plan to have camping themed nights right in the middle of my living room or on my back porch. During summer my daughter and I loved hanging out in our tent right in our back yard during the day. If you love to camp fall is an amazing time of the year to sit around a big fire, make smores and enjoy time with your kids and family.

Go on a scavenger hunt

The windy days of fall tend to push a lot of nature items all over the yards, take your little ones outside to hunt for pinecones, twigs, leaves, worms, watch birdies really whatever your littles are into!

Go fall shopping

Shopping for fall is one of my favorites because of all the layers there’s beanies, scarves, boots, booties, jackets, just so many options. It is one of the best times of year to me to get creative with layers and have fun matching all the colors. You get to purchase items that can transition to winter as well so you get double the seasonal shopping and more excuse to purchase things.

Hopefully this list gets you into the fall spirit and has you pumped to enjoy activities with your little ones this season! Have fun, tap into your creative side, make memories that will last and have a great fall!

What moms do when the children are taking a nap

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by justbloommomsblog ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Your little one or all your little ones are finally taking a nap! I don’t even think I can express in words the feeling of oh thank goodness a mom feels when her kiddies are napping peacefully. From the moment a mama wakes up to the moment she goes to sleep she is constantly doing something for her children, prepping something for her children or doing something with her children and for working mamas before their shift and after their shift they are most likely in mommy mode. Mommy mode is pretty much a full-time job. Before you have a kid one of the main sayings you hear is make sure you sleep when the baby sleeps, so that you try to catch up on at least some of the rest you’re missing but honestly many of us do not sleep during that time and use the kids napping as a way to get things done. Now that I have two children, I have learned very quickly that there are honestly just not enough hours in the day to get all the things I would want to get done so if I am not exhausted, I see it as a good time to be productive or not so productive, however I feel that day. Here ‘s a list of a few things I do and I’m sure a lot of other moms do when we have the free time.

Take a shower

Believe it or not moms miss showers. I know sounds gross but when you have little ones especially, sometimes you just don’t feel like a shower goes over other needs or things that you need to get done. If you have a small baby, you don’t want to leave them unattended and if you have a toddler and a little one your to terrified to leave them alone together. Sometimes you can be so busy cleaning, cooking scheduling appointments or chasing around your kids that you totally forget to shower. When those kids finally rest their eyes it’s the perfect time to grab your favorite soaps and bath or shower aroma therapy items and just enjoy a nice warm shower. Even it’s for a few short minutes it can really boost your mood and make you feel a lot better during the day.

Go to the bathroom

When you have kids, privacy becomes a thing of the past most of the time and most of the time when you go to the bathroom you have visitors. You don’t get to just handle your business in peace or it can be interrupted by a loud noise, cry or a little person asking you a million questions the whole time. So yep, mamas do use nap time to poo, sorry not sorry.

Eat snacks

I have so many treats that I just don’t want to share sometimes but I always end up sharing. Well, when my 2-year-old is napping that is my chance to raid the kitchen and eat ice cream, chips anything I can enjoy in peace. Something about little greedy fingers not reaching for my snack just makes it taste so much better.

Watch TV or YouTube

My TV is mostly on fun educational shows and animated dancing shows all day so much that I can hear it when it’s not even playing so when I get the chance to turn it off and watch something with real humans it is such a treat. I use nap time to binge any shows I need to catch up on or look for stuff on YouTube to watch and enjoy.

Check social media apps

I love scrolling social media and cracking up at mom videos and internet news and drama when I get a moment of free time. It’s nice to be able to hear it and focus on the jokes. I also respond to any messages from friends or check the funny videos they sent me that I didn’t get chance to see yet.

Clean the house

When the kids are napping, I find this as a good time to sweep and mop the floors, do the dishes, do some organizing and just tidy up a bit. Kids are masters of making a mess in under 5 minutes and if you don’t try to tackle the messes daily things can really pile up. Whenever I try to organize stuff while my toddler is present most of the time, she is undoing whatever I’m doing, so I just give in and do something else.

Schedule appointments and pay bills

Once the house is quiet it gives me a chance make some calls without having to shh my toddler so it’s a great opportunity to handle any business. It can get frustrating trying to talk on the phone and baby is screaming or when you’re trying to use your laptop and your kiddie is trying to sit on your lap.

Hobbies

Pulling out any hobbies you have when you have some alone time is so good for your mental health. I usually am blogging while the kids are napping. Its hard to fit in the things that you love to do that are just for you when your so focused on your little ones, but it is so important to find or make the time.

Watches the kids sleep

I must say I am guilty of pulling out my phone and snapping pics and videos of my little ones resting peacefully. I swear it is one of the most precious moments and so sometimes you can catch yourself just staring at them with a big goofy smile on your face because your just so happy they are okay and that they are yours.

Do nothing at all

After being so productive all day and after being pulled so many directions in the day sometimes it’s nice to just do nothing. To literally just sit there in peace, thankful for peace and silence or just thankful for everything.

Drink coffee or wine

A nice coffee made just the way you love it or a nice, chilled glass of wine when you have quiet time can be amazing. Anything that you love to have, have it when the kids are resting it is beautiful.

Sleep too

If you are tired and you just want to nap too, take your nap, and enjoy it. Some days I am just to burnt out to do anything besides lay down and take a nap too. Being a mommy who is sleep deprived is rough and it just doesn’t help you be the best you can be for you or your kiddies. Take your opportunities to rest when you need to and don’t feel guilty about it at all.

35 Affirmations for overwhelmed moms

September 18, 2022September 19, 2022 by justbloommomsblog ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs on the planet some days. Sometimes your just tired and you want to just curl up on the couch and watch an uninterrupted movie or you just want to take a long nap or long shower, but you can’t because your baby is screaming from a tooth coming in or your toddler is jumping all over you because they want your undivided attention. Some days it’s simply just overwhelming and you may feel yourself wanting to cry.

When you’re a mom everyday isn’t picture perfect, everyday isn’t crafts day or a trip to the zoo. Some days are just filled with mess after mess to clean, tantrum after tantrum to tend to and chores after chores. On those rough days when your exhausted its good to take a moment for yourself and say some affirmations, give yourself a pep talk and remind yourself that you’re doing an amazing job simply because you’re trying. Affirmations are one of the most powerful tools because they don’t take a lot of time and effort it just takes saying it enough so that you truly begin to believe the positive things you’re saying. I wanted to share a few affirmations to help you when you’re overwhelmed. I also want you to know that feeling overwhelmed is totally normal and you’re not alone at all.

I don’t have to be a perfect mom, there is no such thing.
I am doing the best I can, and my kids think I am more than enough.
I was chosen to be my kids’ mom for a reason, and I have all I need within to meet their needs.
I have a supportive group of people in my life that I can ask for help if I need it.
Every part of mom life is not easy, and it doesn’t have to be.
It’s okay to feel any of the feelings I feel today whether they are good or bad.
I am grateful to be a mommy.
I am strong and I am patient with myself and with my children.
I will focus on the parts of today that bring me joy no matter how big or small.
I will do something for myself today and not just for my family.
I deserve a break, and to have a nice rest to be a better me tomorrow.
I am providing a home for my children that is a safe space filled with happiness, love and understanding.
I will not compare myself to other moms I see on social media or to other moms I know.
I will not set expectations for the day to high.
Taking care of myself is the first step to being able to take care of my children.
One bad day does not define who I am as a mother or make me a bad mom.
Even during the most chaotic moments in my home there is so much love here.
I am choosing to be happy and spread happiness to my children.
It is okay for my kids to see that I have other emotions besides happiness sometimes.
My children know how much I love them.
I am a mommy but that is not all I am.
I will be present with my children and appreciate the time we share.
I am doing an amazing job taking care of my kids.
I don’t have to have all the answers just because I’m a mom.
I am growing and evolving as a mom every day.
I will only speak positively about myself.
I am setting an amazing example for my children.
My children are blessed to have such a loving and devoted mother.
I am the only one who can give my children a happy mom.
Any challenges I face are making me a stronger and wiser mother.
I have a very positive impact on my children’s life.
Feeling overwhelmed sometimes shows that I am only human and that I don’t have to do it all, all the time.
My children will appreciate the effort I put into raising them.
I am not the only mom who needs or wishes for help sometimes.
Acknowledging my overwhelm is the first step towards change and seeking help.

If you are unsure of what it means to feel overwhelmed it’s when you just feel defeated completely, like you are drowning in whatever life, or the day has brought you. It is not a fun feeling and a lot of moms honestly feel overwhelmed and defeated a lot if they are not nurturing themselves, if they are taking on too much in one day or week, not getting the help they need or the rest they need to be the best versions of themselves for their children. You could feel completely fine and then out of nowhere the burn out just consumes you. In that moment that is when it is helpful to find a safe and private space and say your affirmations. You can say them with your eyes full of tears or with a big smile, it does not matter. You can say them in your bathroom, in the shower, lying in bed, your car, your closet, anywhere.

Affirmations help to change any negative thinking patterns we may be having, and they can really help us see our situations from a different perspective. Choosing affirmations that resonate with you and your situation gives you this new belief system that you can basically just pull out of your pocket whenever you want as a simple reminder that you are worthy of positive thinking and a positive life. They are a simple way to keep us encouraged and to help us get over self- sabotaging. It’s very easy to get caught up in what we think we should be like as a mom or what we think we are lacking especially when we are overwhelmed with all our mommy duties.

Let this post today remind you that you are doing an amazing job as a mommy and feel free to use as many of these affirmations as you need, as often as you need to help pull yourself out of the overwhelm you are feeling. You are not alone in your feelings, and you deserve your me time to say your affirmations.

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