Ten Springtime Stress Relievers for Busy Moms

Ten Springtime Stress Relievers for Busy Moms

Spring should be a time of quiet renewal, a reawakening after a long winter. Unfortunately, it’s a time of stress for many moms. Unfortunately, May is  BUSY with the ending of school year events, summer activities beginning early, and sport team practices moving into high gear. Throw in a graduation, wedding, or even a birthday…

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Top 10 Tips for Stressed Out Moms

A woman in a red dress stands outdoors, looking up with hands clasped, as if seeking relief from feeling stressed. She is surrounded by tall grasses and blurred greenery, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere.

Spring should be a time of quiet renewal, a reawakening after a long winter. The weather is beautiful, birds are singing, daffodils are blooming. Sounds peaceful, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, May has become BUSY with the ending of school year events, summer activities beginning early, and sport team practices moving into high gear. Throw in a…

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The Strawberry Patch

A shiny metal colander brimming with juicy, ripe strawberries sits on a dark, speckled countertop. The strawberries' vibrant red hue and small green leaves create an irresistibly appetizing display.

As many of you know, my happy spot is in my kitchen garden. With an early spring this year there are already strawberries, ripe to be picked. These particular strawberry plants amaze me. Growing in a raised bed, I really thought they would be one season wonders. Instead, this is the fifth year these tiny plants…

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Rhubarb Cake with Whipped Cream

A glass measuring cup filled with water sits on a light marble countertop next to a wooden spoon and a silicone spatula with a wooden handle, ready for baking. Partially visible is an open bag of flour in the upper left, essential for crafting that perfect rhubarb cake.

As a child I remember picking stalks of rhubarb from my mom’s garden, snapping off the massive leaves, and heading to the house to rinse off the dirt. My mom would pour sugar into a small paper cup. I’d head outside to savor my treat. Okay, in kid terms it was a treat, raw rhubarb…

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The Little Kitchen Garden

A charming garden with a white picket fence features an arched trellis adorned with pink roses. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting gentle shadows on the grass. A quaint gravel path winds beside a flowerbed filled with vibrant, blossoming plants.

Spring is here! Watching the brown of winter suddenly turn pastel fills me a longing to be outside. The pale green of tree buds and the many hues of blossoms take my breath away. Watching tulips and hyacinth burst forth from the dormant garden spurs me on to begin planning my own garden. I have…

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