While 2020 might feel like a bust for many people, the new year always brings a fresh start. Nothing is going to change overnight, but this is still a great time to set goals and try something new in your life. One entertaining and rewarding change is to pick up a brand-new hobby. Hobbies can help you build new skills or devote time to yourself and your interests—an important thing for any busy mom. Make 2021 more exciting with these hobbies to take up in the new year. Pick Up a New Language Contrary to popular belief, adults are perfectly…
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The holidays are meant to be relaxing and enjoyable. However, due to the many traditions people may adopt through the years, it often becomes near-constant work to make sure everything looks just right for all the various parties and events. Instead of relaxing in the weeks leading up to the holidays, it’s easy to spend every weekend putting up lights, getting decorations out of storage, and then getting them all displayed just right. This year, let somebody else do that work so you can focus on enjoying the holiday season. Here are three jobs you probably do each year that…
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The isolation imposed by pandemic lockdowns has robbed new moms of several joys that come with having a baby. For safety’s sake, visitors aren’t allowed, and excursions are limited to socially-distanced strolls in the park. There’s less help when a new mom’s own mother can’t come over and offer some respite. New moms are exhausted, lonely, and in greater danger of developing post-partum depression. But even though you can’t visit in person, you can learn how to support friends who become new moms during COVID-19 in other ways. Reach Out Regularly Check in with regular texts letting your new mom…
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Christmas is such an exciting time for kids. They’re thinking about all of the presents and the delicious food, but parents are often more focused on the cost of it all. Christmas is a huge source of stress for some people because they worry about their finances, which is a shame because you should be enjoying time with family and friends. But if you use these simple money savings hacks this year, you can enjoy a stress free Christmas. Image From Pixabay CCO License DIY Decorations We all love decorating the house and making it look great for the holidays,…
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Pexels – CCO Licence In a fast-paced world, finding the time to help yourself can seem hard enough, so what about helping others? If you’ve always wanted to volunteer or you’re eager to play a more active role in your community, now could be the ideal time to embrace the opportunity. As well as providing important support to people and groups who require assistance, helping others can actually be a sure-fire way to help yourself too. To find out how you can enhance your own life by helping others, take a look at the many benefits donating your time and…