Juggling a whole bunch of responsibilities while maintaining a household budget isn’t easy; and saving money is essential for financial security and providing the best for your family. I tried my hand at being an extreme couponer. (And by tried my hand, I mean, I clipped a few things here and there and prayed for the ...
Setting Boundaries for a Healthy and Balanced You
With the more hats you wear, the more worn thin you can become. And the situation gets worse if you don’t establish healthy boundaries in your life. This is especially true for responsible women (emphasis on responsible). We like to support, nurture and help. We’re the daughter, sister, auntie, wife, mother, friend, etc. that everyone knows ...
The Juggling Act: Working Mom vs. Stay-at-Home Mom
In today's dynamic world, women are often faced with the challenging decision of whether to pursue a career while raising children or to embrace the role of a stay-at-home mom. Both paths come with their own set of advantages and disadvantages; and ultimately, it's a deeply personal choice. So let’s explore the pros and cons of ...
A Parent’s Wake-Up Call: The Dangers of Excessive Electronic Device Use
I already know what you’re thinking. No, I’m not one of those advocates who want you to throw your TV out. I mean, PBS basically raised me. But one thing I didn’t have growing up was constant access to an electronic device. Parents give children phones and tablets to keep them occupied all the time. It’s ...
Finding Fulfillment as a Woman, Regardless of Marital or Parental Status
I had so many conversations with women in all stages of life about this topic that I had to make this a blog post and video for the week. Society often places immense pressure on single women, implying that marriage and motherhood are the ultimate sources of fulfillment. However, I firmly believe that fulfillment in life ...
Potty Training Sucks, But Don’t Lose Hope!
A lot of people say they can’t wait until their child starts crawling or walking. But for me, pure joy comes when my child is fully potty trained. Potty training is a major milestone for any child, but it can also be a challenging time for parents. It's not uncommon for children to resist using the ...
The Ugly Side of Pregnancy and Delivery
Pregnancy is a magical time when a woman's body undergoes a myriad of changes to accommodate a growing fetus. Depends on what your definition of magical is, though. People often highlight the glowing skin, luscious hair and “cute” baby bump. Those can be great side effects (although there are no guarantees), but the wonder of pregnancy ...
Five Things to Focus on to Crush 2023
Not gonna lie… I almost forgot my login credentials to this website. THAT’S how long it’s been. Almost a year and a half have passed, and I know that all the lovely people who receive email notifications when I post just got a (hopefully pleasant) surprise. Hi, everyone! I’m HOPEsaidit. For those who forgot, I blog ...
Twist and Grow Hair Update
This isn't me. My twists are chunkier, but I'll do my reveal this week. :) Every time it’s time for me to give a hair update, I start dragging my feet. I think psychologically, I don’t want to deal with it. Why? Because I suffered a setback, people! I’ve come leaps and bounds from where I ...
Here We Are Again… Fitness Fail
I know you all are sick of hearing it because I’m sick of saying it over and over again. You think I like to fail multiple times at things? So… I need to get it tight and right again. (Let’s all roll our eyes together on the count of three. ) I’m so sick of being back ...
