I wanted to take a little space on here to reflect on the first 6 months with sweet Thatcher. It is amazing that 3 years ago I wrote a post reflecting on the first 6 months of motherhood. The first 6 months with Hudson were entirely different compared to our first months with Thatcher. As…… Continue reading Things I am Learning 6-Months Postpartum as a Second Time Mom
Category: routines
The Perfect Quarantine Weekend
It is no secret that I am ready for life to return to some semblance of normalcy, but there are definitely a few things that I want to stay the same even after quarantine. One being an open weekend. Typically, our weekend plans are so filled to the brim with plans and things to do. …… Continue reading The Perfect Quarantine Weekend
5 Things to Keep Doing During Coronavirus Pandemic
Now more than ever, the routines we have in place are essential for getting through this time of pandemic. Our calendars have emptied and we are uncertain what the next few weeks will truly look like. We each are affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 in different ways. I can only speak from my own…… Continue reading 5 Things to Keep Doing During Coronavirus Pandemic
Year 26 + 2020 Intentions
I am officially 26! One thing I love about this little blog of mine is that it holds all the important moments and thoughts of my heart. It is so fun to go back, even a year ago and see what was going on in my head. Last year for my birthday, I wrote a…… Continue reading Year 26 + 2020 Intentions
Routines to Keep You Centered This December
It has been a busy past few days. From our trip to Yosemite to Thanksgiving to getting the house all ready for Christmas; my soul feels a bit tired and worn out. The past week, I have definitely been out of my normal routine. I have been waking up later, working out less, and not…… Continue reading Routines to Keep You Centered This December
Keeping Routines During Holiday Busyness
Just last Sunday we went to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Grove in Los Angeles. This was the perfect reminder about what can easily happen during this time of year. I witnessed people pushing and shoving each other through crowds. There were people yelling at waitresses for not keeping their reservation. There were…… Continue reading Keeping Routines During Holiday Busyness
6 Steps to Make Exercise a Routine for the Busy Mom
Routines make the things happen that you don’t always feel like doing. For me, a huge one is exercise. Running comes pretty naturally to me and something I have been doing for over ten years; however, the reality of being a busy mom, often is still a huge barrier for me. While I definitely do…… Continue reading 6 Steps to Make Exercise a Routine for the Busy Mom
Rest as a Routine: 10 Ways to Help Keep Your Sabbath
It is early Monday morning and I am getting some writing in before Hudson wakes up. I find myself working with a sense of peace, clarity, and focus. Probably not typical feelings on a Monday at 5:30 am, but I have a secret and I want to share it with you. Keep the sabbath. Allow…… Continue reading Rest as a Routine: 10 Ways to Help Keep Your Sabbath
Simple, Weekly Meal Planning for Busy Moms
It is appropriate that I am typing this up on a Monday because Mondays are my meal planning and grocery shopping days. Before you stop reading and tell yourself, “I don’t have time to plan out meals for an entire week. Heck, most days I don’t even know what I will eat for lunch.” Think…… Continue reading Simple, Weekly Meal Planning for Busy Moms
Happy Birthday to Us & Hello Routines!
Happy Birthday to us! It has officially been one year since our very first post on This Mama Needs Grace. On October 19th, 2018, I wrote our very first blog post: “This Mama Needs…”. Go back and check it out. Or not, because let’s be honest, it is not the best, but the messaging is…… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Us & Hello Routines!
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