Everything Stay At Home Mom

We apologize for being absent for a few weeks.  Sometimes life gets so busy.  So how do you get things done that just have to get done when you are super busy?  Check out this episode for some practical tips from a busy mom.   Please take a minute to leave us a rating and review.  It helps us grow and helps us know how to help more mothers out there.  Not to mention, the good reviews are really motivating :) Please visit us at our blog at http://www.everythingsahm.net/  

If you're on baby #2 or beyond, you might be wondering if a baby shower is an appropriate event to have.  We asked our Everything Stay At Home Moms what they thought and share some awesome ideas on baby shower alternatives in this episode.  Even though you may not need anything for baby, there is no reason not to share the joy of your new addition.  Listen in to hear creative ways you can celebrate your new baby even if you feel a baby shower is not quite in order.   Please take a minute to leave us a rating and review.  It helps us grow and helps us know how to help more mothers out there.  Not to mention, the good reviews are really motivating :) Please visit us at our blog at http://www.everythingsahm.net/

I have a 3.5 year old child.  The possibility of being infertile had never dawned on me.  Afterall, I have a child! But it happened, and apparently is very common.  Infertility after having had a child, otherwise known as secondary infertility, apparently accounts for up to 60% of infertility cases. Anyone see anything wrong with this picture?  I did.  Fortunutely, I was delivered from this "disease" naturally.  Please listen in to hear my story and how it can help you. If you'd like more details on my story, please visit us at our blog as well at http://www.everythingsahm.net/ and search for "secondary infertility".  Please take a minute to leave us a rating and review.  It helps us grow and helps us know how to help more mothers out there.  Not to mention, the good reviews are really motivating :)    

Did you do much traveling this summer with a baby and/or a toddler?  Could you use more tips and tricks for next time? We share what's worked for us in this episode and give you lots of encouragement so you're never afraid to hit the road with a little one.   Please take a minute to leave us a rating and review.  It helps us grow and helps us know how to help more mothers out there.  Not to mention, the good reviews are really motivating :) Please visit us at our blog as well at http://www.everythingsahm.net/

It seems kids need to be prepped just to go to preschool these days.  If you're a mom who feels that pressure, like I do, or you simply have homeschooling in your heart for your littles but have no idea where to start . . . . then, don't despair!  We have what you need to get going with homeschooling for tots and preschoolers.  Don't miss our latest podcast episode on homeschooling for tots and preschoolers. Please take a minute to leave us a rating and review.  It helps us grow and helps us know how to help more mothers out there.  Not to mention, the good reviews are really motivating :) Please visit us at our blog as well at http://www.everythingsahm.net/

We know the term "mom superpower" is a bit cheesy and perhaps sounds unrealistic to many moms.  But, it is definitely true that we each have our unique mom superpower(s).  We each have a talent, skill, or intuition that makes us unique and great moms.  However, being that we are usually our worst critic, it is difficult to praise ourselves for our strengths.  Listen in as we share our mom superpowers and encourage you to proclaim yours.   Please take a minute to leave us a rating and review.  It helps us grow and helps us know how to help more mothers out there.  Not to mention, the good reviews are really motivating :) Please visit us at our blog as well at http://www.everythingsahm.net/

Have you ever been given unsolicited judgmental advice and just blown it off because you felt defensive?  Have you had really hard challenges and thought, "why me"?  In every uncomfortable moment and time of strife, there is a hidden opportunity to learn a lesson or simply grow in how we handle the situation.  The hard part is being teachable by putting our pride aside to learn something new.  Listen in as we share our thoughts on this subject and some examples of our own.  You'll know you are not alone in these challenges of motherhood.   Please take a minute to leave us a rating and review.  It helps us grow and helps us know how to help more mothers out there.  Not to mention, the good reviews are really motivating :) Please visit us at our blog as well at http://www.everythingsahm.net/

Taking care of the family is never ending work.  It is an exhausting 24/7 job.  Sadly, it is often a thankless job.  So the sooner we can get some help, the better.   Listen in as we share some tips for raising little helpers.  Kids can actually start learning the good habit of helping at quite a young age.  Most importantly, it helps build their little heart for serving others.   Please take a minute to leave us a rating and review.  It helps us grow and helps us know how to help more mothers out there.  Not to mention, the good reviews are really motivating :) Please visit us at our blog as well at http://www.everythingsahm.net/

Did you lose any friends when you got married or became a mother?  Whether those friends were single, not mothers, or just like you, don't you wonder what you each could have done to keep the friendship fire burning?  Listen in on this episode as we share some ideas from real life experience for keeping in touch and nurturing your friendships.  Patience and love are key.  Forgiving and understanding hearts are essential.   Please take a minute to leave us a rating and review.  It helps us grow and helps us know how to help more mothers out there.  Not to mention, the good reviews are really motivating :) Make sure to stop by the blog as well at http://www.everythingsahm.net/

As a parent, do you think you've messed up?  Has something not ideal, bad, horrible, or even scary happened with your kids that has made you think "did I just mess up my kid"?  It happens to all of us.  We are our biggest critics, especially when actual accidents, mishaps, or inadvertant oversights happen that make us question our skills as parents.  You are not alone!  You are not a bad mom.  Listen as we share and (cough, cough) fess up to some of our own mistakes.  We hope this episode will encourage you, bring you some company during those hard episodes in life, and maybe even make you laugh.  Listen now :) If you like our podcast, please take a minute to leave us a rating and honest review here.  It'll encourage us and help us reach a wider audience.   Don't forget to visit us at our blog for more encouragement and random tips and rants:  http://www.everythingsahm.net/ If you want some more one on one encouragement, please message us through our facebook page, we'll add you to the private group where our mommies share the good, the bad, and the ugly . . . but most importantly, we uplift and encourage each other.      

I’m so excited to be sharing with you our latest podcast, Demystifying Gluten Free and No Sugars No Grains with Anna Vocino.   It was such a pleasure to have Anna Vocino on our show.  She has truly cleared up the mystery around gluten free and no sugars no grains food. We of course are here to support our mommies regardless of the dietary choices they make.  All we care about is that you find the way for you and that we can be here to support you and cheer you on.  We encourage you to listen to this episode and learn how anyone can benefit from eliminating gluten, sugar, and grain from their diet. It just may be the thing for you. Anna even shares some cooking tips from her upcoming book!  Make sure to check out her blog, Gluten Free Anna. Don't forget to visit us also at Everything Stay At Home Mom.  Please be so kind to leave us a rating and review here if you find our content helpful.  God bless!  

Did you know that chiropractic care is essential for your family's health?  As moms, we typically take on the responsibility for our family's health.  We seek ways to keep them healthy and prevent any kind of health issue.  Steps we usually take include following a healthy diet and encouraging exercise.  But what else can we do?  Listen in for some advice and tips from our guest, Dr. Kris Chaffin, as he explains the basics and benefits of chiropractic care for the entire family.  

Are you a soon to be mommy or newer mommy who wants to hear a little more about what it's like to have a baby?  . . . other than what your baby books offer, that is? Books are great, trust me, I've devoured so many, but there's nothing like chatting with real live Moms about real life experiences.  As for veteran Moms,  there's always more to talk about and learn since every delivery and every baby are so unique.  Come on over and join us as we chat about some of the things we wish other Mommies had told us about having babies, because it never hurts to be prepared. 

Mommy blogging is HUGE this day in age.  I'm sure you have your set of favorite mommy blogs that you follow.  You may not even realize what a Mommy Blog is, but lots of your favorite websites i.e. food sites, DIY sites, parenting sites, even business sites are blogs.  Come learn what a mommy blog is and how you can get started with one of your own, whether you want to use it for private or public use.  You don't have to want to be rich and famous to start one, but making money with one is definitely a possibility.  In fact, you can use one for personal use only.  

Are you a stay at home mom or are considering becoming one?  Have you been flooded with a ton of unsolicited opinions on your decision to be a stay at home mom?  Do you often feel alone and unsupported in your decision?  Listen in for some much needed support and encouragement.  We'll share a few tips for defending your calling to be a stay at home mom. It's not an easy transition by any means.  Trust us, we know.