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Jaime-MomBrain

@SustainableMama should be able to answer this! We took her parenting course and it was life changin!!

Camryn-MomBrain

How thoughtful and considerate of you! My husband gave me an additional band for our 5yr and I typically just wear my bands and keep my ring in the safe for special occasions. How about keeping the stones and rearranging for a refreshed look?

Jaime-MomBrain

Leaving the Workforce to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom? Here’s the Real Talk You Need!

Thinking about trading deadlines for diaper duty? You’re not alone! Many moms wrestle with the big question: "Should I leave my job to be a stay-at-home mom?" Let’s break it down—mom style.

The Real Struggles (We See You, Mama!)
Career vs. Family: Feeling torn? You’re not imagining it—it’s HARD to juggle it all!
Money, Honey: Losing an income is real. Budget, plan, and maybe find a side hustle.
Identity Crisis: You’re more than a snack-fetcher. Keep a hobby, stay connected, and don’t forget YOU.

So… Should You Do It?
Ask yourself: Can we afford it? Will I miss work? What’s best for my family right now?
Look into options: Remote work, freelancing, or part-time gigs could be a sweet spot.
Trust your gut: There’s no perfect answer. Do what feels right for YOU.

Being a SAHM is rewarding but also challenging—so give yourself grace. No guilt, no pressure. Just love (and maybe some coffee).

Camryn-MomBrain

Such a good question and tale as old as time. My answer: You don't.
If you're working then you have to outsource. Hire someone to fold your laundry and clean up the kitchen a couple times a week, out source lawn care, grocery shopping etc
This is the only way that I have found that it's manageable. I absolutely do not want to spend the time with my kids frantically trying to stay afloat...I doubt any of us do. It is expensive to hire help, but it's priceless for the sanity saving aspect.
You just simply cannot do two full time jobs. At least, I haven't been able to!

Jaime-MomBrain

Best hardwood/engineered hardwood floor vendor in austin: Hardwood Bargains

Camryn-MomBrain

Previously we've never used tamiflu but felt it was necessary this year due to personal circumstances in our family. My three kids have not had any issues and the flu A positive kid only had a fever for 24 hours and the other 2 did not get the flu.
I totally understand your concerns, it's historically been my concern too. Fortunately my kids did okay!

Jaime-MomBrain

Remodels can spiral fast—hello, stress and budget surprises! I just finished ours in Austin and want to share the people, places, and deals that kept me sane. Let’s trade tips, referrals, and sanity-saving hacks to clear our MomBrains for the fun stuff!

Camryn-MomBrain

There is a company called The Mom Project that specializes in placing moms in flexible roles. There are additional filters such as "part time", remote only, contract vs salary etc I had a friend who is an attorney find her current position through their website. I love the concept! Hire more moms!!

Here is their website! https://work.themomproject.com/about?utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=adwords&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&hsa_acc=8127401061&hsa_ver=3&hsa_mt=&hsa_src=x&hsa_kw=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ad=&hsa_cam=21772735398&hsa_tgt=&hsa_grp=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAnKi8BhB0EiwA58DA4dPJVkMPuAiv5mSgEgzYvEZD7RGg0dxEa2yIobxt6RakYMPY6cqBehoCMwQQAvD_BwE

Camryn-MomBrain

Jillian with @SnoozeBabyCo previously lived/worked in austin and is now in colorado seeing families virtually!

Camryn-MomBrain

@SNHOLLI Great tips, especially love that you've seen a difference in parenting. I hadn't thought of that but makes perfect sense.

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