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  • Motherhood,  Treating Others Well

    A Golden Rule for Moms

    We all know that "Golden Rule" -- to treat others as you would have them treat you. What if, as moms, we take this a step further and try to treat others as we would have them treat our children?

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    Motherhood,  Parenting

    9 Great Books That are Perfect for Stay-at-Home Moms in 2021

    Looking for a book to inspire your life as a stay-at-home mom? Here are 9 great options that will encourage you to be present with your children, simplify your life, and raise well and balanced kids!

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    Balanced Finances,  Blogging

    7 Work-at-Home Ideas for Busy Moms in 2020

    When you’re a mom, sometimes working seems like a lose-lose situation. You lose time with your kids and you lose money from your paycheck to childcare. And if you have more than one child, forget it. Daycare costs force many otherwise career-driven women to stay home because it doesn’t feel like it’s worth it to work. But what if we have goals like getting out of debt or saving money for our kids’ college? It can be hard to reach financial goals on a single income or even on two incomes while paying for childcare. Or what if some of us want to be stay-at-home moms but are already living…

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    Parenting

    6 Things to Stop Doing If You Want Your Kids to Get Along

    As a mom of 3 girls, one of my strongest hopes is that my kids grow up to be close friends. I want them to love each other deeply, confide in each other, and know that they have built-in BFFs for whatever life might throw at them. The problem is, they fight all the time! After contemplating how my personal behavior might be contributing to the problem, I decided to STOP doing some things to help cultivate strong relationships between my girls. And it's made a huge difference!

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  • Motherhood,  Parenting

    The Best Motherhood Advice You Might Ever Get

    Are you a new mom looking for advice? I've been there! I used to spend hours reading books and blogs, scouring Pinterest, and trying to learn everything I could about motherhood. And while I learned a lot of helpful tidbits and hacks during this research phase, I never really heard that advice that I wish I had. Here is some of the motherhood advice I wish I had read years ago (it might be the best advice you'll ever get).

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    Balanced Body,  Balanced Mindset

    Tips to Help You Break Your Smartphone Addiction

    Do you find yourself on your phone way too often? The truth is, most of us are battling full-blown phone addictions. Here's how to beat it and be more intentional about how you use your phone.

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    Parenting

    Practical Tips for Dealing With Sibling Rivalry

    Are you looking for some practical solutions to deal with sibling rivalry between your kids? Here are some tips you can start today that will help your kids get along better.

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  • gifts requested by actual moms
    Motherhood

    A Gift Guide for the Moms in Your Life 2020 (What Real Moms Told Me They Wanted)

    Are you wondering what the mom in your life wants for Christmas this year? Find out what real moms told me they wanted! You'll find something here for every mom on your list.

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    Balanced Body,  Balanced Home

    10 Habits That Keep Me Well and Balanced as a Mom

    Good habits are one of the best ways to keep yourself balanced. What habits could you implement in your life that will make the most difference? Find out 10 habits that have made a huge difference in my life, and continue to keep me well and balanced as a mom.

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    Parenting

    Why I Ignore My Kids

    Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your kids is to ignore them. There, I said it. I ignore my kids. But I have good reasons. Check them out here and you may just agree.

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Hi there! I'm Mandy. I'm a certified life coach turned blogger and the owner of The Well and Balanced Mom. I'm also a Christian, wife & mom of 3 little girls. My goal is to help you find balance and wellness during the crazy journey of motherhood.

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