Everyday is a new day 🤎 As a mom who works (fr Everyday is a new day 🤎

As a mom who works (from home, thank goodness!!) I know how hard it can be to find the time and evergy to be intentional. When it feels like all the work you do during the day is for the kids, sitting down and coloring feels like only a distraction. 

But it's so important to make the effort--those moments are what they'll remember! When we're intentional with our time with them, we're showing our kids that they're worth our time and attention. And those small connections are what will help them feel loved, secure, and supported. 

As they grow up, they'll carry those feelings with them, and they'll use them to build healthy relationships with themselves and others. So don't underestimate the power of the small moments of intention--we're giving our kids a gift that will last a lifetime.
One of the best Mother's Days! Thanks fam ❤️ S One of the best Mother's Days! Thanks fam ❤️ So blessed to call this family mine!
Just beachy 🌴 Just beachy 🌴
Some photos of life recently. As much as Josh and Some photos of life recently. As much as Josh and I have been pretty go-with-the-flow with Cleo, we've found that she's been getting overly tired at night and almost inconsolable. So the last few nights we've been intentionally putting her to bed around the same time as Davey and Evy and she's actually been loving it? Go figure (also, not complaining! 😆).

Also.. today I walked out of the house to grab something from the car and this 10~ year old girl was walking by with her mom and she goes, "Mom she looks like Barbie!!"

Well that's the best compliment I've had in a while and I'm gonna hold onto it 💖
I've always seen myself as a "go with the flow" ty I've always seen myself as a "go with the flow" type person, and for the most part that's true. But what I've realized recently is that I'm good at going with the flow when I can see a good outcome down the road. But if I smell trouble, "go with the flow" Chelsea is gone with the wind 🌬️

This week we were working on memorizing some Bible verses with the kids. Evy randomly chose Psalm 119:105, "Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way, it is like a light that guides me."

It made me think about how all through scripture, God is just BEGGING us to trust that he has it all figured out. And time and time again, he comes through and does exactly what he says he's going to do. 

But for whatever reason, whenever anything unexpected happens, we immediately think that we need to jump in and control the situation. Some of us are really good at it, too. So it can be really difficult to leave the unknown in God's hands and trust that, yet again, he will provide. 

In this season of unknown for us, I'm praying daily for God to do His will with our family, that he would use us for good, and that we would trust the outcome. It's a scary thing to pray. But ultimately, that's exactly how we hope our short lives will be used—following the path he leads us.
Happy 6th birthday to the OG sister! There's no be Happy 6th birthday to the OG sister! There's no better feeling than getting to know the wonderful person she is growing into. We're so proud of this girl!! 6 is going to be a great year 💕
I'd want to sleep all day, too, if I were up every I'd want to sleep all day, too, if I were up every hour last night 🙃🙃 

Outfit @honest 🦋
Anyone see our other kids lately?? 😜 You know, Anyone see our other kids lately?? 😜 You know, it's so funny how some parts of the newborn phase have been like muscle memory and others have been like we've had our first born all over again. 

We were worried about how David and Evy would feel with this new family member but they have been so sweet that it brings tears to my eyes to put it into words. I was especially worried about Ev being supplanted as the youngest but, honestly, being the big sister suits her SO well and I think she's been loving it, too. 

I've also loved getting to experience this again with Josh. The way you band together during the newborn phase especially is very bonding. You rely on each other deeply and it's not always cute or pretty. 

Super grateful 💗
To the best big brother and sister. Cleo is going To the best big brother and sister. Cleo is going to think she has the coolest, smartest, bravest big siblings in the world, and she's not wrong 😉
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Blogging, Motherhood, Sponsored, Work · August 9, 2018

How to Balance Life as a Work From Home Mom!

Working from home is one of the best case scenarios I could have dreamed up for myself as a mom of two. Sure, there is a learning curve when figuring out how to balance work and family and how to separate the two. Have you ever seen stock photos of work-from-home moms sitting happily with their infant in their lap while typing on the computer and a hot cup of coffee next to them?

Working from home is nothing like that! Do I try to type and breastfeed Evy sometimes? Sure. But the sentences end up looking like this:

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Overall, I’m extremely blessed to be able to have Josh stay home with the kids during the day. he gets the quality time that he’s always wanted with them, we don’t spend money on a babysitter, and the kids get to be with their daddy! How great is that?? Since I work from home full-time, there’s absolutely no way that could happen without a babysitter or some form of child care. If I was only working part-time, it might be a different story.

That said, here are a few of my best tips of advice for work-at-home moms:

Use your resources!

Like I said, we’re super blessed to be able to have Josh home with the kids. If that weren’t the case, we would do our best to find another family member watch them, put them in a childcare program, or hire a mother’s helper. Working from home is great because you get to be around your family, but in some ways working from home is more difficult than going to an office to work. The multitasking is real. I tell myself all the time, I could spend it 2 hours trying to get this project done while in the same room with the kids, or I could separate myself and take only 1 hour to get it done. Overall, you’ll be the best judge at knowing how much you can get done while around the family. If you’ll do your best work and be more efficient away from everyone, do your best to find someone you trust to watch the kids while you get your work done.

Know when you work best

Lots of times I try to convince myself that I’ll finish up my work after the kids go to bed. But guess what happens as we put the kids to bed? I get sleepy too! And do I feel like sitting down and starting more work at that point? Na ah. All I want to do after 8 p.m. is Netflix and chill with Josh. That being the case, I often force myself to get up a couple hours before the rest of the family wakes up. Getting that first cup of coffee and starting work before the chaos begins really really helps to jump start my day!

Get out of the house!

Working from home is awesome! It’s basically the introverts dream (sorry, extraverts ☹️). But whether you’re introverted or extroverted, anyone would go stir crazy both working and living in the same place. Do yourself a favor and allow yourself to go out to a coffee shop to work. I often find that I’m way more productive and better at staying on task when I’m sitting in a coffee shop with nothing else to distract me. Or, after you’ve finished your work for the morning, take the kids to a park or on a walk. Feeling like you’ve gone out even for just a little while can help you to break up your day and feel refreshed when it’s time to get back to work again.

Get to know your team!

Working from home has tons of benefits! But it does have some cons too. For example, you might feel like you’re missing out on an office life. Since I work remotely, I video into my office a few times a week and am basically only a floating head to an office where most of the team is pretty close-knit and familiar with each other. That being the case, I do my best to stay very involved on our Slack channel and chat with my team members when I can. I’m also super excited at the opportunity to visit my office in NYC this fall! If you have the chance to meet up with the people you work with, do it! Even if your job doesn’t have a physical office, try to arrange a meeting with the other people you work with and have a fun time and getting to know each other!

Take control of the mom-guilt

I’m not going to lie to you, working from home but not always being able to be with my kids is hard sometimes! I do feel mom guilt from time to time but I suppose I would feel that no matter what I was doing- working in an office, traveling, or working from home. I think the key is to separate work time and family time. If your family understands that 8 to 3 (or however many hours you plan to work during the day) is work time, then you won’t have to try to multitask so much. For example, my kids know that in the mornings I am upstairs and at my desk working. However, they know that I come down every afternoon ready to spend time with them until their bedtime. The times that I’ve tried to multitask and work downstairs with them in the mornings are the times when both me and the kids end up getting frustrated. I’ll have to say things like, “I’m sorry Sweetie, I can’t right now” or, “David, I have to get this done” and that’s when the mom guilt is at its worst. When I’m able to be 100% at work and then 100% a mommy, everyone ends up happier.

Reward yourself

I might not get to attend the office parties or get the same pat on the back that my in-office co-workers might get, so I do my best to reward myself when I accomplish my goals. Little rewards are great for keeping momentum throughout the day. That’s why I gift myself a little treat of Dunkin’ Donuts Extra Extra coffee creamer in my morning an afternoon pick-me-up. Giving myself that nummy boost during my day keeps me going strong and feeling like I haven’t neglected myself all day! It’s made of real cream and sugar and has a super rich and smooth taste that helps me make my coffee just the way I like it- light and sweet like me!

Whether you’re up early for a big meeting, chasing after the kids and all their activities, or just need a little “me time”, treat yo’ self to a little Dunkin’ Donuts Extra Extra!

 

Are you a work from home mom? What are your best tips for balancing work life and mom life? What’s your favorite pick-me-up to get you through the lulls in the day? Remember to look for Dunkin’ Donuts Extra Extra the next time you shop for your favorite coffee creamer!

 

Yes, this is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own! I grew up drinking Dunkin Donuts coffee and would recommend them to any of my friends!

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Comments

  1. Christa says

    August 9, 2018 at 8:13 pm

    I love the idea of Rewarding myself with coffee. Working from home, little trips out of the hoUse are needed.

  2. Ashley says

    August 10, 2018 at 5:12 am

    Yes for that coffee reward for sure! love all your other tips as well, definitely things i need to do better! ❤

  3. Monidipa Dutta says

    August 31, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    Not only as a mom but as a lady I can say that these points are necessary and relatable.

  4. Lyosha says

    August 31, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    great tips! I really like those tips and they are making me feel easier in terms of future, I want to have babies soon

  5. MELANIE EDJOURIAN says

    August 31, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    My best or most productive times are when the kids are at school and husband is at work. It’s HARD TO CONCENTRATE ON WORK THE REST OF THE TIME AS THERE ARE FAR TO MANY INTERRUPTIONS.

  6. Brandy says

    August 31, 2018 at 11:44 pm

    The key to being a work at home mom and successful is to learn how to balance. At least for me I enjoy keeping a balance.

  7. John Sallie says

    September 1, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    I never had that opportunity WHEN YOUNGER BUT I DO NOW. MY BIGGEST CHALLENGE WAS STRIKING A BALANCE BETWEEN WORK AND PLAY. FOR THE FIRST WHILE I WOULD SIT FOR 12 HOURS IN FRONT OF MY LAPTOP. YOU FIND OUT SOON ENOUGH HOW UNHEALTHY THAT IS.

  8. David Elliott says

    September 2, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    Finding balance is such an important thing when you are trying to do both well. And I do believe that finding when you are most productive is very important as well.

  9. Jessica Lynn Martin says

    September 2, 2018 at 8:30 pm

    Those are great TIPS FOR ANY PARENT WORKING FROM HOME. i STAY HOME AND DO MY BEST TO MAINTAIN MY BLOG AND i AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TIPS. i AM BLESSED THAT i HAVE FRIENDS WHO WILL TAKE MY KIDS SO I CAN GET SOME WRITING DONE. wORKING FROM HOME AND PARENTING AT THE SAME TIME REALLY IS A DREAM COME TRUE.

  10. fashionandstylepolice says

    September 2, 2018 at 8:37 pm

    I am a work from home mum and it can be hard to find the right balance on some days. getting out of the house helps.

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As a mom who works (from home, thank goodness!!) I know how hard it can be to find the time and evergy to be intentional. When it feels like all the work you do during the day is for the kids, sitting down and coloring feels like only a distraction. 

But it's so important to make the effort--those moments are what they'll remember! When we're intentional with our time with them, we're showing our kids that they're worth our time and attention. And those small connections are what will help them feel loved, secure, and supported. 

As they grow up, they'll carry those feelings with them, and they'll use them to build healthy relationships with themselves and others. So don't underestimate the power of the small moments of intention--we're giving our kids a gift that will last a lifetime.
One of the best Mother's Days! Thanks fam ❤️ S One of the best Mother's Days! Thanks fam ❤️ So blessed to call this family mine!
Just beachy 🌴 Just beachy 🌴
Some photos of life recently. As much as Josh and Some photos of life recently. As much as Josh and I have been pretty go-with-the-flow with Cleo, we've found that she's been getting overly tired at night and almost inconsolable. So the last few nights we've been intentionally putting her to bed around the same time as Davey and Evy and she's actually been loving it? Go figure (also, not complaining! 😆).

Also.. today I walked out of the house to grab something from the car and this 10~ year old girl was walking by with her mom and she goes, "Mom she looks like Barbie!!"

Well that's the best compliment I've had in a while and I'm gonna hold onto it 💖

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Everyday is a new day 🤎 As a mom who works (fr Everyday is a new day 🤎

As a mom who works (from home, thank goodness!!) I know how hard it can be to find the time and evergy to be intentional. When it feels like all the work you do during the day is for the kids, sitting down and coloring feels like only a distraction. 

But it's so important to make the effort--those moments are what they'll remember! When we're intentional with our time with them, we're showing our kids that they're worth our time and attention. And those small connections are what will help them feel loved, secure, and supported. 

As they grow up, they'll carry those feelings with them, and they'll use them to build healthy relationships with themselves and others. So don't underestimate the power of the small moments of intention--we're giving our kids a gift that will last a lifetime.
One of the best Mother's Days! Thanks fam ❤️ S One of the best Mother's Days! Thanks fam ❤️ So blessed to call this family mine!
Just beachy 🌴 Just beachy 🌴
Some photos of life recently. As much as Josh and Some photos of life recently. As much as Josh and I have been pretty go-with-the-flow with Cleo, we've found that she's been getting overly tired at night and almost inconsolable. So the last few nights we've been intentionally putting her to bed around the same time as Davey and Evy and she's actually been loving it? Go figure (also, not complaining! 😆).

Also.. today I walked out of the house to grab something from the car and this 10~ year old girl was walking by with her mom and she goes, "Mom she looks like Barbie!!"

Well that's the best compliment I've had in a while and I'm gonna hold onto it 💖
I've always seen myself as a "go with the flow" ty I've always seen myself as a "go with the flow" type person, and for the most part that's true. But what I've realized recently is that I'm good at going with the flow when I can see a good outcome down the road. But if I smell trouble, "go with the flow" Chelsea is gone with the wind 🌬️

This week we were working on memorizing some Bible verses with the kids. Evy randomly chose Psalm 119:105, "Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way, it is like a light that guides me."

It made me think about how all through scripture, God is just BEGGING us to trust that he has it all figured out. And time and time again, he comes through and does exactly what he says he's going to do. 

But for whatever reason, whenever anything unexpected happens, we immediately think that we need to jump in and control the situation. Some of us are really good at it, too. So it can be really difficult to leave the unknown in God's hands and trust that, yet again, he will provide. 

In this season of unknown for us, I'm praying daily for God to do His will with our family, that he would use us for good, and that we would trust the outcome. It's a scary thing to pray. But ultimately, that's exactly how we hope our short lives will be used—following the path he leads us.
Happy 6th birthday to the OG sister! There's no be Happy 6th birthday to the OG sister! There's no better feeling than getting to know the wonderful person she is growing into. We're so proud of this girl!! 6 is going to be a great year 💕
I'd want to sleep all day, too, if I were up every I'd want to sleep all day, too, if I were up every hour last night 🙃🙃 

Outfit @honest 🦋
Anyone see our other kids lately?? 😜 You know, Anyone see our other kids lately?? 😜 You know, it's so funny how some parts of the newborn phase have been like muscle memory and others have been like we've had our first born all over again. 

We were worried about how David and Evy would feel with this new family member but they have been so sweet that it brings tears to my eyes to put it into words. I was especially worried about Ev being supplanted as the youngest but, honestly, being the big sister suits her SO well and I think she's been loving it, too. 

I've also loved getting to experience this again with Josh. The way you band together during the newborn phase especially is very bonding. You rely on each other deeply and it's not always cute or pretty. 

Super grateful 💗
To the best big brother and sister. Cleo is going To the best big brother and sister. Cleo is going to think she has the coolest, smartest, bravest big siblings in the world, and she's not wrong 😉
She's here 🌷 Cleo Renée was born 2 weeks early She's here 🌷 Cleo Renée was born 2 weeks early on Saturday March 11 at 1:52 in the morning. 

Josh and I just had a feeling about that day (Friday), so we kept the kids out of school, went out to breakfast, and just spent our last day together as a family of four. 

My contractions started right after my 38 week appointment that morning and progressed throughout the day until around 4pm when I thought, "Mmk, I'm starting to really need to breathe through these. Better go in."

I was so convinced they were going to turn us away that it really didn't hit me that we were actually going to meet our girl that night until we'd been there for a few hours already. 

Baby girl ended up being 7lbs 15oz and 20in long!

We are all so in love. David and Evy are OBSESSED. A few times their friends have come to the door to ask them to play and they've said they'd rather stay home with the baby 😄

We are so blessed and thankful for this little girl ❤️

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