Before becoming a mom, I thought I had it all figured out. I envisioned myself as the perfect mom: patient, organized, and always in control. I had a mental checklist: homemade meals, a tidy house, creative activities every day, and a perfectly behaved child. But then, the expectations vs. reality of motherhood hit, and I quickly learned […]
Author: Diana Keen
Reducing Food Waste Without Overeating: 8 Smart Hacks for Moms
It was about honoring the gift of food Did you know that the average family wastes about $1,500 worth of food each year? According to Feeding America, an organization dedicated to reducing food waste, 92 billion pounds of food go to waste each year — that’s 145 billion meals! As parents, we all know the drill. […]
Co-Sleeping With Your Child: Pros, Cons & Why I Chose It
Co-sleeping is one of the most debated parenting topics. Some parents swear by the extra closeness, while others worry about long-term sleep habits. Like many parenting decisions, it’s deeply personal—and for me, it wasn’t part of the plan. But as I navigated my daughter’s fear of the dark, I realized that sharing a bed wasn’t […]