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  • 10 Proven Ways to Reduce Mom Burnout & Overwhelm (That Actually Work)

    10 Proven Ways to Reduce Mom Burnout & Overwhelm (That Actually Work)

    Oct 23, 2025

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    Kari
    in Lifestyle, Parenting

    Last night, I found myself in the laundry room while hiding from my kids and eating goldfish crackers straight from the bag. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re definitely dealing with mom burnout. Mom burnout isn’t just being tired. It’s that bone-deep exhaustion where you feel like you’re constantly running on empty,…

  • 10 Best Kitchen Gadgets for Meal Prep That Busy Moms Actually Use

    10 Best Kitchen Gadgets for Meal Prep That Busy Moms Actually Use

    Oct 21, 2025

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    by

    Kari
    in Lifestyle, Product Recommendations and Reviews

    Real talk: If you’re anything like me, meal prep feels like trying to solve a puzzle while herding cats. Between work, kids, and everything else on your plate (pun intended), finding time to prep healthy meals can feel impossible. But here’s the thing, the right kitchen gadgets for meal prep can be absolute game changers.…

  • Best Amazon Products for Moms: 10 Life-Changing Items Every Mom Needs

    Best Amazon Products for Moms: 10 Life-Changing Items Every Mom Needs

    Jun 26, 2025

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    by

    Kari
    in Parenting, Product Recommendations and Reviews

    Real talk: Being a mom sometimes feels like you’re juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle. Between the endless messes, constant snack requests, and general chaos of raising tiny humans, we’re all looking for anything that makes life a little easier. After years of impulse purchases and recommendations from other desperate moms, I’ve compiled this…

  • 10 Must-Have Road Trip with Kids Essentials (That Actually Work!)

    10 Must-Have Road Trip with Kids Essentials (That Actually Work!)

    Apr 29, 2025

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    by

    Kari
    in Parenting, Product Recommendations and Reviews, Travel

    Real talk: A road trip with kids can quickly turn from fun family adventure to backseat battlefield. After logging thousands of miles with my 5 year old and 3 year old (including that memorable 9 hour drive to Washington DC where I swore we’d never travel again), I’ve learned that successful family road trips come…

  • Quick Meal Planning When You Literally Have Zero Time (Tested by a Real Mom)

    Quick Meal Planning When You Literally Have Zero Time (Tested by a Real Mom)

    Apr 29, 2025

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    by

    Kari
    in Lifestyle, Parenting

    Real talk: when I mention quick meal planning to other moms, I usually get an eye roll and some version of “that sounds nice, but I barely have time to do my hair.” Trust me, I get it. Between school drop-offs, work deadlines, and cleaning mysterious sticky substances off every surface of my home, elaborate…

  • 15 Cleaning Hacks for Moms That Actually Save Time (Without Losing Your Sanity)

    15 Cleaning Hacks for Moms That Actually Save Time (Without Losing Your Sanity)

    Apr 28, 2025

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    by

    Kari
    in Lifestyle, Parenting

    Real talk: Between managing a 5 year old Lego master and an 3 year old who has no concept of cleanliness, my house cleaning strategy has evolved from almost “Instagram perfect” to “well it could be worse.” After trying every cleaning “system” under the sun (and failing at most), I’ve compiled these sanity saving cleaning…

  • 4 Sanity-Saving Ways to Create a Morning Routine with Multiple Kids (That Actually Work)

    4 Sanity-Saving Ways to Create a Morning Routine with Multiple Kids (That Actually Work)

    Apr 18, 2025

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    by

    Kari
    in Parenting

    This morning, I found myself simultaneously stopping a 3 year old’s meltdown, helping my 5 year old find his missing water bottle (buried under toys, of course), and trying to heat up pancakes, all while the clock ticked down to school drop-off time. Sound familiar? Creating a morning routine with multiple kids that actually works…

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