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Being a Mom, Running a Business, and Doing the Dishes

Posted in Blog, Millennial Housewife

Well, it’s been quite a while since I posted last, and I gotta admit I’m a bit rusty.  But, I feel it’s time to come back and give you all an update on what the heck I’ve been up to! Basically, I’ve been busy being a mom, running a business, and doing the dishes.

Lol!

Basically, I’ve been chasing my kiddo around, attempting to keep the house clean (meaning picking up all the Barbies and My Little Ponies off the floor), and oh yeah, starting a business!

I looked and looked and looked for that magical unicorn of a business that would allow me to work part-time from home so that I could continue to be a Millennial Housewife but still bring in some dough for the family.

Because remember, the New Millennial Housewife stays home. but also can have a side hustle bringing in some extra cash.

And I was so fortunate that I found it.

I was formerly an elementary teacher and I stumbled upon a job with a local school district. It required me to tutor kids 5 hours a week and paid really well! And the hours fit perfectly into my schedule because I got to make them so I scheduled the tutoring for when my little one was in preschool 3 days a week.

Magical!

I feel so grateful to have found this!

However, in addition to doing this, I decided that I wanted even more flexibility. So, I started my own business called Millennial Mom Coaching.

I have become a Mom Coach.

Yup, I help Moms ease their stress and anxiety through mindset work so that they can embrace more laughter and love in each moment with their families.

It’s been a long journey to get here, to feel confident to coach moms like myself who were totally stressed and overwhelmed by motherhood.

But I have worked and worked and I am at a spot where I can’t wait to share all the tools, tricks, techniques, and wisdom I’ve learned about myself and what it means to be a mom in the modern world with my clients.

We talk about mindfulness, journaling, mindset work, connecting with yourself, and trusting your intuition.

And the results are more happiness, fulfillment, and joy in motherhood.

Building a business is not easy, and it takes a lot of work during preschool hours and at night.

But I LOVE it.

Some people may think, Doesn’t that make you a work at home mom and not a housewife?

Well, if you read my post “Are You the Ultimate Millennial Housewife?” then you would know that a Millennial Housewife is redefining the term “Housewife” and that we have side hustles and even start our own businesses.

But, I’m still a Stay at Home Mom, and I’m proud to call myself that. And, I’m proud to still call myself a Millennial Housewife, because that’s what I am.

There’s still a lot for me to learn.

But I feel so much closer to Harmony in my home.

I love being a mom and running a business. I Still don’t love doing the dishes, but hey, that just comes with the territory!

 

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Stay Sane as a SAHM Interview with Chelsea Pett of Simply Pett

Posted in Blog, Interviews, Millennial Housewife, Stay Sane as a SAHM

Welcome to my Stay Sane as a SAHM interview series! Every Friday I will interview another SAHM and share it here with you. I absolutely love getting the insights and perspectives of other stay at home moms.

Because we are all in this together.

We are showing stay at home moms that we are strong, smart, and savvy and just trying to figure out what it means to “have it all”.

Being a stay at home mom (aka Millennial Housewife) can be isolating and hard at times. It’s not easy to navigate the waters of being home, changing diapers, cleaning up spills, and doing laundry without any adult contact until your hubby comes home.

That’s why I wanted to give you the chance to see how other Millennial Housewives do it.

You are not alone. There are so many of us out there. WE can form a community to support and trust one another.

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Chelsea Pett of Simply Pett. She is a 26-year-old wife, mama, photographer, vegetarian, DIY enthusiast, and lover of all things style and fashion. Her best friend is her husband and in June 2016 they made themselves a party of three with the birth of her sweet little Emery Rose and has been loving every moment of parenthood since. The point of her blog is to spread happiness and a dash of creative inspiration to those that come across it and to give you a glimpse of what she thinks makes life simply great.

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Valentine’s Day on a Budget

Posted in Blog, Money

This year the hubs and I decided that we needed to have a low key Valentine’s Day. Which is hard for me because I’m the type of person who celebrates every holiday with a Bang! I love the fancy 3-course romantic dinner with candles and roses and a violin player at our table (ok, never had the last part). But, with money tight this year, that means dinner at home, and honestly, I’m tired and fighting a cold so that might mean pizza. Then I got to thinking and my hubby and I decided to still make it special.

So here’s how we decided to do Valentine’s Day on a Budget.

1. Homemade cards

Do not go to the store and buy a $9.99 card. Please. We agreed to make each other a card from materials at home. So, I got some construction paper from the playroom and made a little pop-up valentine. FREE.

2. Pick your own flowers

Flowers are ridiculously priced on Valentine’s Day. It’s absurd! So we agreed that we would pick each other flowers from our garden. Only one problem. It’s winter and there aren’t any flowers in our garden. So, I challenged him to pick me a rose from the neighbor’s house. Let’s see if he does it!

3. Dinner at home

Instead of paying $200 for a fancy meal out, we decided to eat at home. My hubby requested heart-shaped burgers so I’m going to have to see if I can actually put that together. Also, drink the wine that’s been sitting in your pantry for a year! It’s time to take it out and try it.

4. Movie night

Ok, I love staying in and having popcorn and watching a good movie. Rent one on your tv and cuddle up on the couch after the kiddies go to bed. It’s almost like a movie theater, right?

5. Girl Scout cookies

Every girl loves chocolate on Valentine’s Day, so why not give back to a good cause? I treated myself to some Thin Mints a couple days ago and that’ll be perfect for a Valentine’s Day dessert!

6. Coupons

Instead of jewels or watches, give each other coupons. You can make them that day and they can say things like “Good for one back massage” or “Good for one night out with the boys”. Think of things that are creative that your hubby would really appreciate, not just “Good for one free hug” (lame).

7. Put the phones down!

Oh man, this is a big pet peeve of mine. My hubby and I are both so attached to our phones it’s ridiculous. Please, do yourselves both a favor and put the electronics away. Instead, look at each other (what?! You be crazy!!) and have a real conversation. Talk about the first time you eat or your first Valentine’s Day together. Tell each other “I love you”. Be romantic. All of that is free.

There you go. 7 free or easy ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Budget. You don’t have to be rich in money. Just remember you are rich in love.

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

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Stay Sane as a SAHM Interview with Katie Pickett of Joyful Messes

Posted in Blog, Interviews, Stay Sane as a SAHM

Welcome to my Stay Sane as a SAHM interview series! Every Friday I will interview another SAHM and share it here with you. I absolutely love getting the insights and perspectives of other stay at home moms.

Because we are all in this together.

We are showing stay at home moms that we are strong, smart, and savvy and just trying to figure out what it means to “have it all”.

Being a stay at home mom (aka Millennial Housewife) can be isolating and hard at times. It’s not easy to navigate the waters of being home, changing diapers, cleaning up spills, and doing laundry without any adult contact until your hubby comes home.

That’s why I wanted to give you the chance to see how other Millennial Housewives do it.

You are not alone. There are so many of us out there. WE can form a community to support and trust one another.

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Katie Pickett with Joyful Messes and Kate’s Web Design Studio. She has over three years professionally designing websites and marketing businesses. She began coding, designing, and studying UX (user experience) while blogging in Norway. The weather was frighteningly cold, so she sat behind the computer learning, analyzing and creating her blog. The light bulb turned on when she realized the same principles are used to create profitable websites and build online brands. She is raising three rambunctious little boys. She starts her mornings early and does most of her design work in the late evenings when her mind is eager for a creative outlet. She recently started her blog Joyful Messes where she shares her personal stories, lessons learned, faith, fitness, fashion and more to help spread joy throughout our days in motherhood.

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