I woke up in a panic one day during my maternity leave. I felt like I was wasting it. I just had my second child and am in the throws of a glorious HARD maternity leave. Leading up to this time, I did so much planning – and preparing – and couldn’t wait for the […]
Why is being productive so dang hard? We all want to find the perfect planner, the best tips, the most efficient way of doing something. There are a hundred work from home hacks out there…and yet we are all still struggling. WHY?!? Personally, I need a planner, ten apps, and three to-do lists just to […]
I wish I could say that my house is a picture of cleanliness. Often it is pretty close – but oftentimes my house needs a fast 10 minute purge. Especially my kitchen, which is hub of my house. If my kitchen is clean – I feel like my house is clean. I have a few […]
Working from home with kids is hard. Don’t anyone tell you differently. I have worked for over 6 years at different at-home jobs – and 3 1/2 of those years I have had children. Yes, I have some help from grandparents and my husband – and now my daughter is in a preschool for 2 […]
10 Unique Gifts for the Quarantined Mom in 2021 Are you looking for the perfect gift for the quarantined mom in your life? Do you know a working, homeschooling, and struggling mom that could use a perfect present? Check out these unique Gifts for Mom 2020 for work-at-home moms that are perfect for the home, […]
Hello, reader! Hello, fellow mom! Hello, mom working from home. ? I wanted to give you an update about what is happening with A Modern Commonplace Book. This site has actually been around now since 2013 – and since then it has been just a place for me to post all kinds of random thoughts. […]
Who can list the reasons to be a work-at-home mom? I know I am incredibly spoiled to be a work-at-home mom. Every morning when I wander over to my desk – with a robe and slippers on – I am fully aware of this! In fact, some evenings when I finish a few hours of […]
I find myself pulling out my summer must haves around this time every year. And because I have found some favorites that stand the test of time – I know you will want to hear about them! These favorites make my summer. Make sure to leave a comment with your summer favorites! Alba Botanica Sunless […]
I have a confession. My go-to snack is cheese. I don’t mean nice homemade snacks that have cheese in them – melted on toast or served with sliced apple. I just mean I grab a bag of slice provolone from the fridge and eat a slice or two. Of course, I also love sandwiches for […]
What do you put on in that hospital bag checklist? That’s what every mama asks while she watches 3243 YouTube videos at 2 AM. Right? There are so many things going on in your head right now. You are confused about what to bring. You don’t love the hospital. You are scared. You are hopeful. […]