Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. — Mother Theresa I love this quote from Mother Theresa because it shows that joy is about so much more than personal happiness. Having a life marked by joy doesn’t just benefit you; it impacts everyone around you. It’s a net … [Read more...]
How I’m Breaking Free From the Comparison Trap
She is prettier than I am. She got the man of her dreams when I couldn’t get a date. She is loved by everyone. She landed her dream job when I couldn’t land a job. She looked perfect pregnant. She lost the baby weight in a month. She got an opportunity I’d been hoping … [Read more...]
Turning Chores Into Triggers
As beautiful and enjoyable as motherhood can be, it also has its fair share of unglamorous moments. The mundane, the monotonous, the dirty — motherhood is filled with them. And when all we see is the drudgery of the same dreaded chores day after day, we grow weary. We long for … [Read more...]
March Fabulous Finds {2018}
One of my favorite things about the Internet and social media is the crowdsourcing of awesome-ness. I love learning about new hacks, tools, and products that make life a little easier or more enjoyable. And of course, I always appreciate a great recipe or book recommendation! … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Bring New Life to Your Motherhood
Spring is my favorite season, and I've been eagerly waiting for it! And just as I’ve been looking forward to the new life of spring, there are times in my mothering when I need a fresh renewal. A spring season of motherhood, if you will. That spring season of motherhood is what … [Read more...]
I’m a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer
A few days ago as I walked into my store for a day of work, I was greeted with a significant change in temperature from the hallway I had just left. It was freezing. And, if you’ll recall from my posts earlier this winter, I don’t do cold well. I really hate being cold. I kept … [Read more...]
February Fabulous Finds
I have to say, I’ve been looking forward to this post for a while. I mean, “February Fabulous Finds” — how fun is that to say? But it’s not just the title that I’m excited about. I have some pretty great things to share with you this month. The fun alliteration is just icing on … [Read more...]
Do You Want to Be a Strong Mom?
I’m not a person that anyone would call strong. Even my 3-year-old once told me, “Mommy, Daddy is strong. You’re not strong. You’re too little.” And he’s not wrong. No, I am not physically strong. In fact, despite my five-day-a-week workouts, I remain embarrassingly weak. It’s … [Read more...]
January Fabulous Finds
It’s here! It’s here! My January list of Fabulous Finds is here! I really hope you’re enjoying these lists, because I sure have fun putting them together. If you’re new to The Merry Momma, this is the post where I talk about all my favorite finds from the month. Books I read, … [Read more...]
Are Your “Healthy” Choices Actually Hurting You?
What did you have to eat today? (Or, if you’re reading this in the morning, what did you eat yesterday?) How did you make your selections? Was it based on whatever was most convenient? Was it based on whatever was most appealing to your taste buds? Or, like I did for years, did … [Read more...]
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