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How a Cruise Helped Us Save Money During a Layoff
So here we are! After another layoff, we were deep in survival mode. From cooking three meals a day to avoid eating out, homeschooling, taking care of a toddler, and my husband (lol). The mental load started to take its toll. Not to mention, grocery prices are...
I’m not making New Year’s resolutions this year
Hi Mama! It’s the end of the year, and you have accomplished so much more than you think. There was so much growth, and so many small wins that we don’t give ourselves credit for. It may not seem like it at first, but we made it through, taking care of kids, preparing...
When Resilience is the Only Option
Finding Peace and Resilience in an Unexpected Place I am sitting here at my computer feeling defeated, unmotivated, and tired. Tired of the uncertainties in life, beaten down by all that we “thought” we did right, while still facing hard obstacles, and unmotivated...
It happened again!
It happened again! Another year, another layoff, another season of figuring out how our family will survive until the next offer comes. After moving to Seattle for a new job and spending our savings to relocate across the country, my husband was laid off four months...
The cure to my social anxiety
I used to have bad social anxiety. Like, not wanting to go to the store by myself and avoiding interaction with people, level of social anxiety. This always seemed weird to me because I loved people and was a very social person with those I knew. I could speculate...
I Thought I was Rocking Motherhood…
This was the start of how my view of motherhood changed. You know how they say, “Don’t compare yourself to others”? Well, this blog is all about comparisons, and how the heck do I become like this Polish mom? It all started with an unexpected, life-changing layoff. My...
Winging It with a Side of Sleep — My 10 AM Wake-Up Truth
I think I’m lazy. Okay, maybe not lazy-lazy… but I’m definitely not waking up before the sun with a cozy cup of coffee, a list of intentions for the day, and a finished 30-minute workout (before hubby goes to work). That was my dream version of being a stay-at-home...
He Got the Job… So Why Don’t I Feel Better
I should be over the moon, jumping up and down, right?! After months of endless applications, stress, and uncertainties, we finally landed a job. One with great benefits, stability, and in a city we absolutely love, Seattle. When the email came in, we thanked the...
20 Years Until 60… A Mother’s Reflection on Time
As I lay in bed in the early morning hours, breastfeeding and looking at the clock, I thought, "Time is running away from me." This thought hit me in the chest and took my breath away for a moment. As I came back to reality, I had to remind myself that I am exactly...