Children – Fit Mom Ashley

5 Ways Busy Moms Find Energy to Keep Up With It All

Are you a busy mom?! Out of energy? Prioritize your life to free up time and find more energy to keep up with it all!

Breastfeeding in Public Makes Me Feel AWKWARD

Seven babies. I have breastfed seven babies; all within the last 10 1/2 years. The thing I hate strongly dislike the most is breastfeeding in public. I would rather be cooped up in my hot car than feed my baby with public, stranger eyes staring down at me. It’s cumbersome and annoying. I’m being a…

It’s A Wonderful Life – Our 2019 Adventure

I am sure I am not the only person that never watched the age old classic It’s a Wonderful Life until they were well into their 30’s. This Christmas season I finally sat down and watched this entire movie from beginning to end. If you haven’t seen the movie, I am totally going to spoil…

To Act Or Be Acted Upon – Our Gift of Agency

I had to pretend I was writing a 5 minute talk for my religion class this past semester. I worked really hard on this talk, only to find out, it was over twice as long as it was supposed to be! I sent my instructor the Reader’s Digest Version, but I wanted to share the…

Mom Advice: Just Keep Smiling :)

I know it is hard to find the strength to smile when life feels like a never ending string of demands, but keep doing it. Hold your head up in confidence even if others think you should be doing it differently. You are doing your best. Believe it. You ARE enough. It is OK that…

I don’t like being a SAHM (Stay At Home Mom) – 5 Ways to Manage the Chaos!

I’ve been pretty open about my struggles to become settled in my identity as a YOUNG mom of many children. I’ve had a LONG journey on my way to learning how to love it. It hasn’t come naturally to me, nor has it come easily. I’ve had to accept my shortcomings, seek council from others…

Don’t Call Me SuperMom. From a Mom of 6 Kids Under 10.

If I had a quarter for how many times someone told me I was a ‘SuperMom,’ I’d be rich. It is overwhelming, to say the least, to be putting off an impression that I’m handling more than others feel they can handle. When someone says, “there’s no way I could do what you’re doing,” I…

Episode 4: The older I get, the less I know…. what I wish I could go back and tell my ‘non-parent’ self….

Loving motherhood/parenthood doesn’t always come naturally. Breastfeeding isn’t easy. Waking up every two hours to take care of another human being isn’t easy. Just because you (I) hate(d) being stuck at home with your (my) kids doesn’t mean you (I) should work outside the home. Learn how to be creative, think outside the box,…

MOTHERHOOD SERIES: The NEW You!

Whether you work, stay at home, are single or married, being a mom to young children and babies is hard work. When I hear older, more seasoned moms tell me it’s worth it, all I can think about is how I will NOT miss the tantrums, the blowouts, the lack of sleep, the endless games…