Ma Maven | The Mom Without A Manual

It’s official! I’m now the proud mom of a middle schooler. There’s a lot to unpack in that statement, reflecting a significant milestone in both my life and motherhood. It’s a reminder that my baby is growing up. I realized this milestone wasn’t sudden; it gradually unfolded as he began…

Summer is a time to step outside and showcase the progress we’ve made during those long, cooped-up months. At my “big” age of 33 and as a mom of 3, I often find myself enjoying the comforts of our home. However, as the warmer months approach, it got me thinking…

It’s been a little over six months since I made my return to work and for some reason, I’ve been hesitant to share how my experience has been. Come to think of it I might be a bit embarrassed now that my “Put me in the game, coach!” attitude is…

You know, as much as I never thought I would say something like this, I actually look forward to the days when I get to leave out my house and go to work. Now, for so many reasons, I know that people take it for granted. Someone might say, ”…

One day you’re carrying your precious newborn baby home from the hospital and the automatic assumption is that you would carry them around the house, carry them to their doctor’s appointments, and eventually carry them through the world. Then one day, something changes. As if the switch was flipped on,…

Let’s talk about mom hacks. Who are they for and do they really work? Recently, I shared here on my blog, one of my very own mom hacks in detail which I believe is a surefire way to get my children to take a midday nap. I felt like I…

Why won’t my toddlers take a nap? It’s like I have to fight to put them down while they’re fighting their own exhaustion. Whereas I, an adult, would love the opportunity for somebody to tell me, “Put everything down. You look like you’ve had a hectic morning. Go take a…