You Matter, Moms Matter

by Jessica Lynn // September 19, 2016 // No Comments

You matter. Did you know that? Maybe you actually do know that, but in the mists of providing for everyone else it gets lost. Maybe you believe you matter, but others make you feel like you don’t. Maybe you are... Continue reading →

How Moms Can Engage in Self-Care in 5 Minutes or Less

by Jessica Lynn // April 9, 2015 // No Comments

Self-care in 5 minutes. Do you think it is possible? I do. I actually know it is possible and really beneficial. As a mom, we have such an important job of raising kids and that is not easy. In... Continue reading →

Mindfulness Skills for Children-Nature Walk

by Jessica Lynn // October 3, 2014 // No Comments

Earlier this week I had a great mom day. To be honest, I totally rocked it. I usually don’t rock it as a mom, so I was feeling pretty good about myself. It was the kind of day that I thought, this... Continue reading →

Moms Matter, Too

by Jessica Lynn // September 30, 2014 // 1 Comment

Moms Matter, Too Crystal Saltrelli, CHC There’s something especially confusing about birth-related trauma. Unlike those exposed to war, abuse, violent crime, or life-threatening accidents, new moms are supposed to be happy. As long as the baby’s healthy, that’s all... Continue reading →

Date Night Idea: 5 At Home Restaurant Quality Meals

by Jessica Lynn // August 18, 2014 // 2 Comments

Last night I made chicken parmesan for dinner. It is one of those dinners that you need two people around to cook: One to cook and one to watch the kids. Before kids, my husband and I would often make a nice... Continue reading →

Why a Moms Weekend Away is Needed

by Jessica Lynn // August 3, 2014 // No Comments

Girls trips! Who doesn’t love the idea of a girls trip? I know I do…but the thing is I love the idea of it but the actual follow through is a different story. Why? EXCUSES… Here is my story. My... Continue reading →

10 Date Night Ideas to Create Memories

by Jessica Lynn // July 24, 2014 // No Comments

Building Relationships Through Creating Memories 10 Date Night Ideas A few weeks ago, we took a family trip to the local amusement park. The kids spent about 5 solid hours riding rides, playing in the water park, eating and... Continue reading →

Genius ideas for the proper care and feeding of husbands

by Jessica Lynn // July 16, 2014 // 1 Comment

Guest post by Angelica Shiels Genius ideas for the proper care and feeding of husbands. So I have come across a few articles (written by men?) that admonish wives to be gourmet-cooking, attentive temptresses for the sake of their marriages….... Continue reading →

“Wow, you have your hands full”

by Jessica Lynn // July 9, 2014 // No Comments

Have you ever heard “WOW, you have your hands full”?? Being a mother of a 5 year old boy and 2 year old boy/girl twins, I hear it ALL THE TIME. Here are 10 different ways to respond: 1.... Continue reading →

Five Minute Friday: Exhale

by Jessica Lynn // July 4, 2014 // 1 Comment

Five Minute Friday with Lisa-Jo Baker: Just write for 5 minutes. No extreme editing. Todays word: Exhale To Exhale… Why do we need to be reminded to do that? I think I needed this word, I needed to be reminded... Continue reading →

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