This year was my first time having the full two weeks off over the Christmas Holidays. I was not prepared for the time to fly by so fast! No matter how much time I get off, my to do list is bigger than my holiday break. My girls are 8 and 11. That means prime […]
I’m leaving perfection behind
This year I turn forty. That’s four decades lived. I’ve grown two humans inside my body, and learned many things over the years, including Everything changes, There’s never enough time, and Perfection is a myth. I’ve been doing so many things. Parenting, working full time, blogging, writing for others, maintaining a home and a marriage, […]
Super Moms vs. Super Lice: What You Need to Know
*Super Moms vs. Super Lice: What you Need to Know is a sponsored guest post. Lice Guard provided me with this content, and I added my thoughts at the end.* Head lice are one of the most annoying pests for a household, not only because they’re gross but also because they often require intensive and […]
The cost of childcare and its effect on working parents
*The cost of childcare and its effect on working parents is a guest post. If you are interested in having your writing hosted on A Modern Mom’s Life, please visit my Guest Posting page.* Raising a child is not a joke, especially in a country where 20% of parents (mainly working parents) go into debt due […]
An eco-friendly lifestyle doesn’t have to be hard
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle has been the reality of my entire life. My parents have always been eco-conscious. Avoiding excess waste, and reusing everything, is the way I was brought up – it’s a smart, frugal way to live. Some of my childhood friends classed my parents as hippies. They love music (rock, blues, anything […]