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Healthy for the Holidays: why I’m not doing another Whole-30, and what I’m doing instead

Halloween is just behind us and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Is there any more exciting time of the year?! It’s the season for gathering with friends and family,…

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Hygge: How to Enjoy Winter

It’s that not-so-wonderful time of the year again. Kids are waking up an hour earlier every morning as the sun now streams in their window before 7 am. It’s dark…

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Choosing What to Give Up & Pick Up for Lent (it’s not too late!)

Today is the beginning of Lent, the season of prayer and repentance for many Christians around the world. It’s a very special Lent for me since it’s my first as…

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An Open Letter to Parents Educating Their Kids During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Dear Moms & Dads, You are navigating uncharted waters these days as you take over educating your children at home during a global pandemic. Suddenly, and without preparation, you are…

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Hello, world!

I am so excited to get this blog up and running! I’m hard at work on that right now, and we are SO close! Please check back soon for the…

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Children, Education, Health, Homeschooling, Intentional living, Intentional motherhood, Motherhood, Parenting

An Open Letter to Parents Educating Their Kids During the Coronavirus Pandemic

March 26, 2020

Dear Moms & Dads, You are navigating uncharted waters these days as you take over educating your children at home during a global pandemic. Suddenly, and without preparation, you are now a teacher and a nurse on top of all your ordinary household duties. Every routine your family uses to function has been disrupted. This is nothing small or simple. Amidst fears about jobs, paying bills, having enough groceries, the health of your parents, relatives and friends, the economy, your retirement, tracking who you’ve had contact with, and disinfecting all the things, you also have to figure out childcare or how to care for your kids yourself all day while…

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A Simple Guide to Homeschooling During the Coronavirus Quarantine

March 24, 2020

We’re almost a week into school closures across a lot of the U.S. as a result of the new Coronavirus, and so many parents are suddenly navigating new territory of homeschooling their kids with zero preparation. Kids aren’t used to being at home all day, and they’re not used to home being the place where schoolwork happens. Parents aren’t used to being teachers, and its especially challenging if they’re also trying to work from home. It’s a pretty overwhelming situation for everyone, but it doesn’t have to be. As a former public school teacher and now homeschooling parent, one small way I can help others in this unprecedented crisis is…

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November 3, 2018
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Confirmed: Babies Grow Up Quickly

March 12, 2019

I should know. My baby just turned 4. Babies growing up is one of the most bittersweet of the human experiences. I’d personally call it the most bittersweet, though I know the experience is different for everyone. One minute you’re staring into a tiny, squishy, perfect face you’ve waited 40 weeks to see, then before you know it you’ve change 3.89 million diapers and your tiny little squish is having complete conversations, pondering the world around her, and demanding her favorite breakfast at 4:30 am. I spent my childhood dreaming of being a mom. Once my husband and I were married, I was even more excited at the thought of…

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Catholicism, Faith, Gratitude, Intentional living

Choosing What to Give Up & Pick Up for Lent (it’s not too late!)

March 6, 2019

Today is the beginning of Lent, the season of prayer and repentance for many Christians around the world. It’s a very special Lent for me since it’s my first as part of the Catholic Church. I grew up in Protestant churches and Lent was never mentioned or observed in any of the denominations we attended (yes, it was more than one). In fact, most of my life I didn’t even know what Lent was. My husband and I decided to start attending a Catholic Church 2 ½ years ago, though, and officially joined the Church last Easter {more on our conversion in an upcoming post}. So now that I am…

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Cleaning, Family, Health, Healthy habits, Intentional living, Intentional motherhood, Natural health, Parenting, Seasons, Winter

6 Tips to Avoid Getting Sick This Winter

February 14, 2019

Hey mamas, we’ve made it to mid-February! {internet high five, with non-coffee-holding hand} Here in the mid-Atlantic we’ve had the pleasure of experiencing the polar vortex recently. That’s always a treat. This week we’ve had pouring rain at 33-degrees on top of a snow/sleet mix. Have I ever mentioned that I’m not a winter person? Like, at all. Thankfully my girls and I are finding creative ways to enjoy the great indoors while it’s miserable outside. I can’t stop thinking how grateful I am that we ended up in this house with a dedicated art/homeschool room for messy play, and a huge carpeted basement for running, shouting, and gymnastics where…

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Autumn, Fall, Family, Gratitude, Healthy habits, Holiday season, Holidays, Intentional living, Intentional motherhood, Parenting, Seasons

Gratitude: A simple practice that changes everything

November 20, 2018

‘Tis the season of gratitude! Social media is overflowing with daily posts about what people are thankful for in their lives. When life is good it’s so easy to look around and see all the amazing things in your life that you’re thankful for. But as we all know, life doesn’t always seem ‘good.’ There are deep valleys, pain, struggle, anxiety, illness, heartbreak and loss. While everyone else is making their list of things they’re thankful for, some people are struggling to crawl out of bed each morning and face the reality of their circumstances. In this life there are no guarantees that things will be good, and this season…

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Hygge: How to Enjoy Winter

November 12, 2018

It’s that not-so-wonderful time of the year again. Kids are waking up an hour earlier every morning as the sun now streams in their window before 7 am. It’s dark by dinner time, inciting feelings of panic because certainly we should be bathed and in pajamas by the time it’s pitch dark outside. The kids are exhausted and melting down during dinner. I’m falling asleep by 9 pm myself. Ah yes, we are currently in the midst of one of the greatest struggles in all of parenting- adjusting to the time change. We’ve just made the switch from Daylight time back to Standard time. Why, WHY must we change the…

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Healthy for the Holidays: why I’m not doing another Whole-30, and what I’m doing instead

November 3, 2018

Halloween is just behind us and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Is there any more exciting time of the year?! It’s the season for gathering with friends and family, baking all things apple and pumpkin, and delicious hot beverages! They’re some of the most timeless fall staples. Somehow a festive atmosphere always includes something delicious. If you’re anything like me, it also makes this the time of year when it can be hardest to stick to clean and healthy eating habits. In general I’m very intentional about what I eat and feed my family. I try to stick to a Paleo style of eating because my oldest and I…

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October 30, 2018

Fall is in full-swing here in central Maryland! The weather has turned crisp, the leaves are changing colors, and the spiders are out in full-force! There’s flannel and pumpkin spice everywhere! Halloween is tomorrow! So many people wait all year for this moment. And then there’s me… a die-hard summertime girl. A million percent {if that were a thing}. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate fall’s beauty, and I enjoy coziness and hot beverages- coffee is my love language after all. But I’d trade all that for 365 days of perfect beach weather in a hot second. Fall for me is a lovely season, but one that marks the definitive…

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The Adventure Begins

October 20, 2018

Hey there! Welcome to my new blog, The Unbusy Mom! Let me start it with a huge THANK YOU for being here to read my first official post! It’s felt like a long time coming, but after almost a year of brainstorming, planning, learning, writing, questioning, prepping and much ado- here it is! {happy-dancing} So it means a ton to me that you’re here! And while you’re here, let’s get to know each other a little! I’ll go first… I am a 30-something, married to an old friend, and mom of 3 little girls who are 8, 5, and 3 years old. You’ll see me lovingly refer to them as…

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Hello, world!
October 15, 2018
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Hello, world!

October 15, 2018

I am so excited to get this blog up and running! I’m hard at work on that right now, and we are SO close! Please check back soon for the first OFFICIAL post. There is so much I’m looking forward to sharing from my journey of intentional motherhood! In the meantime, please take a moment to read my About page and follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook using the buttons in the right sidebar! I’d love to connect!

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