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Empowering Moms

Maybe I Should’ve Remained Quiet, But Glad I Didn’t

October 23, 2018 by MomJonz 2 Comments
A sunset with the sun setting over the ocean.

Last week I found myself sitting at a gym along with three other women waiting to hear about a 30-day challenge to transform our bodies.  As we sat there having small talk, we chatted about our families, our schedules, etc.  Once the owner of the gym came out to talk to us, she mentioned the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, Self Care, Self Care Tips Moms, The Importance of Self-care

I Don’t Sign Papers In The Morning

October 16, 2018 by MomJonz Leave a Comment
A letter from a child to their mother.

Do you have children who cannot find their shoes, jacket, need something signed, etc. every morning?  Well, you are NOT alone.  Some days are better than others, but when those mornings hit in my house, I dish out blank stares.  There’s no yelling, no fussing.  Just blank stares.  One of my biggest pet peeves is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Family, Life Tagged: Empowering Moms, Family Life, Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Tweens, Raising Kids, Raising Teens

You Are Somebody

October 1, 2018 by MomJonz 3 Comments
A woman is taking a selfie in the mirror

Each day is a new day.  It’s an opportunity to go into the world and make a difference.  With that comes a moment that we must take to practice self-empowerment, self-motivation, and self-love.  As we step out of the comfort of our own homes and sometimes our own bedrooms, we need to get our mind … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, empowering youth, Know You Be You Love You®

How To Banish Parent Guilt and See Yourself As A Better Mom or Dad

September 7, 2018 by Contributor 2 Comments
A man and woman standing next to a tree.

All parents are affected by guilt at some point. You might feel like you work too much and don’t spend enough time with your kids. Or, maybe you spend lots of time at home, but not on the floor interacting with your children every minute of the day. Parent guilt is a very real and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Family, Life Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, Parenting, Self Care, The real of parenting

Why Must We Be “CRAZY BUSY”

July 6, 2018 by MomJonz 1 Comment
A white mug with the words " i 'm not crazy busy, i 'm just crazy fun."

Nicolai Berntsen “Hello.  How are you?”  “Girl, I’m sooooo busy!  I have so much to do; you just wouldn’t understand how busy my life is?”  Do you know someone like this?  Do you ever think, “you need to take a chill pill!  And no one asked you what you had to do.  The question was, how … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, Self Care

Happy Mother’s Day

May 12, 2018 by MomJonz 2 Comments
Two women are holding drinks and wearing leis.

Happy Mother’s Day to you!  Sit back, prop your feet up and relax. Clear your mind and let the sun shine through your smile as you accept that macaroni necklace or the lovely self-painted portrait your child made at school. Yeah, grit those teeth as you hear the mess being created in the kitchen and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Family Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, family, Family Life, mamas and coffee, The real of parenting

That Time I Got Called A Racist

May 11, 2018 by Contributor 4 Comments
A group of people protesting in front of a building.

Photo by T. Chick McClure on Unsplash A loss of innocence and the swift lesson in racism from your “friends†Disclaimer: This story won’t be funny or cheerful, and my better self doesn’t emerge for a few more posts. However, I would fail the readers miserably if I hid this story to protect the ugly parts of my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Life, Self-Esteem Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, empowering youth, Family Life, Race discussions in America, Race Discussions with kids, Race in America

A Special Message Near The Heart

May 5, 2018 by MomJonz Leave a Comment
A woman in blue shirt holding her hair.

If you’re like me, you like to add a little bling to your outfit.  I love wearing jewelry and so do my girls.  In the past year or so we’ve become more favorable to purchasing unique pieces.  Handmade pieces or cute pieces that are engraved with initials or quotes on them.  Fashion Diva Girl has … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, Family Life, Fashion Forward

Like Arrows: The Art Of Parenting

April 25, 2018 by MomJonz Leave a Comment
A wall with several frames and a sign on it.

This movie brought me to tears, and I don’t cry.  As I watched it, I saw what many families (mine included) struggle with on a daily basis.  The Art Of Parenting; The balance of life and raising children.  Knowing what to do and where to turn for guidance. If you are a regular here at Mamas … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Family, Life Tagged: Empowering Moms, Family Life, The real of parenting

Being A Mom As A Military Spouse

April 24, 2018 by MomJonz 2 Comments
A woman in fatigues holding a child.

  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 1 Natural Way, a TRICARE breast pump provider. All opinions are entirely my own.   Being a military spouse has its challenges when it comes to meeting and making friendships.  Add having babies to the mix and boy oh boy.  As a military family, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life As Navy Military Family Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, Military Spouse, Navy Spouse, Parenting
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