Apr 21, 2025 | Balance, Business, Connection, Mompreneur, Present
Our topic up for discussion today: How to be more present.
Let’s Be Real for a Minute
I get it. Life is full. For me, that includes running a business, homeschooling (yep, takes us about 5 hours a day), raising three amazing kids, and still trying to show up fully—at home, in work, and for myself.
Some days feel like a whirlwind. By the time dinner is done and the bedtime routine kicks in, I’m completely drained. Sound familiar?
But here’s what I’ve learned: presence doesn’t mean perfection. It doesn’t mean doing all the things. It’s simply about creating moments—intentional ones.
Let’s break it down in a simple, actionable way.
5 Actionable Steps to Be More Present (Even When You’re Exhausted)
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Simplify Your Expectations
We’re queens of overcomplicating everything. Guilty? I know I am. 🙋♀️
Try this: instead of asking, “How can I do more?” ask, “How can I do less but be more intentional?”
Even 10 minutes of undivided attention with your child can mean more than an entire day of multitasking.
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Pause Before Transitions
Before jumping from one task to another (like school to work or work to dinner), pause for 1–2 minutes.
Breathe. Center yourself. A short reset can help shift your mindset and allow you to enter the next moment with more presence.
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Create “No Phone” Moments
Phones are sneaky thieves of presence. Choose one small pocket of time daily—during meals, playtime, or bedtime—where your phone goes face-down and away.
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Narrate the Now
Kids love connection. Even just saying out loud what you’re doing and inviting them into it can help:
“I’m folding laundry. Want to help with socks?”
It keeps you in the moment and models presence for them too.
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Forgive Yourself Often
You won’t get it perfect every time—and that’s okay. Let go of the guilt and remember: every day is a new chance to show up with love.
A Peek Into My World This Weekend…
We’re headed to celebrate Easter at my sister’s this year, to get family photos taken since we’ll all be in one location, and see a Cirque du Soleil show Crystal (on ice!). I made sure work, school, and most cleaning was completed so I could truly disconnect. These are the moments I’m reminding myself to soak in.
Presence isn’t about the perfect setting; it’s about the intention we bring. 💛
Want to Dive Deeper?
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Being present isn’t something we achieve—it’s something we practice.
And you’re doing better than you think. 💪💕
Come say hi in the group, or drop your favorite way to slow down in the comments!
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Apr 14, 2025 | Balance, Business, Busy, Connection, Mompreneur
Let’s be real—mompreneur life is BUSY. Between work, house chores, and everything else on your plate, finding quality time to connect with your kids can feel like another task on the to-do list.
But here’s the beautiful truth: it doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming.
You just need a few intentional moments each day or week to show your child: I see you, I hear you, and you matter.
Here are 7 simple and impactful ways to bond with your kids—even on your busiest days:
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Create a Weekly Tradition (Like Movie Night!)
Set aside a regular night each week where your family can unplug and be together. A classic? Friday Movie Night. Popcorn, pajamas, and picking out a movie (even if it’s just streaming on Netflix now instead of a Blockbuster run) makes for consistent connection and something they can look forward to.
📝 Try this: Let your kids take turns choosing the movie. Add a themed snack or fort-building challenge to spice it up!
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Read Together—Every Night if You Can
Reading before bed isn’t just about literacy. It’s about closeness, calm, and conversation. Whether it’s a chapter book for older kids or interactive picture books for toddlers, this is a cozy, quiet way to wind down together.
📝 Try this: Choose a book series to read as a family. Rotate who picks the story, and talk about it afterward to boost engagement.
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Cook or Bake Something Together
Mealtime is built-in bonding time! Invite your kids into the kitchen while you’re already cooking. Measuring ingredients, stirring, and even taste-testing turns chores into memory-making.
📝 Bonus tip: Picky eaters are more likely to try food they helped make. Win-win!
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Break Out the Board Games and Puzzles
Games build teamwork, patience, and plenty of laughter. Keep it simple with age-appropriate games and puzzles—no need for a three-hour Monopoly marathon unless you’re up for it.
📝 Mom Hack: Keep a puzzle roll-up mat handy to save in-progress puzzles from tiny hands and curious pets.
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Make a Mess (On Purpose!) with Arts & Crafts
Arts and crafts don’t have to be Pinterest-perfect. Grab some dollar store supplies, toss a tablecloth on the floor, and let the creativity fly. Paint, glue, cut, and create—it’s therapeutic for them and for you.
📝 Craft idea: Fingerprint flowers, toilet paper roll stamps, or just good old coloring books. (Psst…I made it even easier for you, you can get the Mom Elevated coloring book with 20 easy craft ideas!)
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Go Outside—Even Just for 15 Minutes
Fresh air = fresh attitudes. Whether you’re gardening, walking, playing chalk games, or just blowing bubbles, nature is an easy backdrop for connection. Even a quick rock hunt or dandelion bracelet session can be magical.
📝 Try this: Teach them an old-school trick like making noise with a blade of grass—total mind-blower for little ones!
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Talk (and Listen) With Intention
Kids have thoughts, feelings, and endless stories. Give them space to talk. Ask about their day, let them vent, or just be there to listen when they need it most. These conversations matter more than we often realize.
📝 Night Owl Tip: Bedtime is prime time for deep convos and surprising questions (yep, even about puberty—in the middle of a grocery store aisle).
Let’s Wrap It Up
“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
Your presence is powerful. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being present—in all the messy, silly, beautiful, chaotic moments.
Need a little help planning activities or keeping ideas on hand? Grab my Activity Planner—it comes with seasonal scavenger hunts and ready-to-go bonding ideas to make your days easier and more intentional.
💬 Let me know in the comments: What’s your favorite way to connect with your kids during a busy week?
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Jan 8, 2024 | Business, Connection, Forgetfulness, Mompreneur, Tattoo
Sometimes I forget I have this tattoo…
Before a family trip, my sister got me to agree to getting matching tattoos.
I never wanted a tattoo, but I’m grateful to have this testament to the strong bond and relationship we have created.
This represents a piece of the support I have around me in my life for pursuing my passions.
Who are those pieces for you? I’d love to hear about yours (share a picture if you can!).
Remember, PAVE your way.
Help yourself find YOUR STEADY GROUND here: https://members.momelevated.com/sales-your-steady-ground-masterclass/
Join us in the free FB group for updates, support, conversations, advice, sharing, and building up!
Click HERE for access to the Mom Elevated Group ——–> https://www.facebook.com/groups/momelevated <———–
Please, remember to sign up for my email list, so you never miss anything flawsome around here! And grab your freebie on the Benefits of Time Management. If you’d like to work with me, find out how! If you have any questions or would like to say hi, contact me today!
If you have a little in diapers but aren’t sure which brand may fit the best for their little tush, feel free to try a mixed selection with the Diaper Dabbler!
Aug 7, 2023 | Business, Client, Connection, Lessons, Relationships
Want to know the 2 biggest lessons I learned working with 100+ clients?
First, I have to call myself out for the tendency to undershoot to avoid lying. 😂😂 When I say over 100 clients, it’s likely been more. But I don’t like making a claim that I’m not certain is something I can back up and support.
From working with so many amazing small businesses and entrepreneurs, you could say I learned a thing or two. Let me share two of the biggest lessons I learned through the journey:
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Jun 19, 2023 | Connection, Expectations, Family, Lessons, Overwhelm, Parenting, Responsibility
Holding down the fort can be quite a feat at times.
When you bear the weight of caring for the household, raising the children, and other daily duties while your significant other travels or works long, long hours, it can feel incredibly lonely and isolating.
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Apr 10, 2023 | Activities, Business, Connection, Family, Happiness, Ideas, Inspiration, Parenting
We often forget how to enjoy the little moments when we deal with daily chaos.
Each day is an opportunity to make memories and seek joy.
Happiness is fleeting and can be reached in different ways for everyone.
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