Author Archives: The Monarch Mama

Mommy burnout…ever heard about it? As a mom of 6, I experience mommy burnout more often than I don’t. Simply put, mom burnout is being exactly that- burnt out in your duties as mom. Being a mom is the hardest job I have ever. It’s harder than keeping 18 first graders alive at a fieldContinue reading “The truth about mommy burnout.”

When I think about life, it’s a jumble of good times and bad times. It’s a story that shows the days I felt like I was on top of the world and days I felt like I was in the lowest valley. I’m sure that most of you can relate to this. The constant daysContinue reading “Sunshine & Storm Clouds: Finding God and Joy in the Midst of Grief”

With tomorrow being July 4th, I thought it would be appropriate to mention a few of my thoughts about freedom. I have always taught my children about how we live in an amazing country. When we study different countries as apart of our homeschool, I explain how so many other people in the world areContinue reading “My thoughts on freedom.”

At the end of the day, what do you think about yourself? Do you have a ton of confidence and happy with the skin your in? Do you believe you are worthy of love? Do you give more of yourself to others than you receive? Most women do, it’s true. Most women will always chooseContinue reading “When all is said & done, who are you?”

Do you ever feel stuck? Like you don’t know what your purpose is? Do you feel like you are on a merry go round of the same things over and over? I’m there with ya. We can feel stagnant a lot of times in our motherhood journey. There are so many things you can doContinue reading “Called to something more.”

Why is it important to practice self care and work on ourselves? Because working on ourselves doesn’t affect just us. Working on ourselves also affects those around us. When we decide to take our health seriously- whether it be physical, mental, spiritual health, or all of them- our progress can impact the relationships we haveContinue reading “Working on ourselves isn’t just for us.”

Take a deep breath. In for 3. Out for 3. Take another deep breath. In for 3. Out for 3. How did that feel? Did you need a second to think and breathe? I know I do. I need to do this way more than I do now. In a life that’s go, go, go,Continue reading “Just breathe.”

I’m a firm believer in speaking things into existence. Words carry power. Words can change people. Words can change lives. As a writer, I put a lot of faith into words. Faith that I will write what someone needs to read. Faith that that person will find my writing. Faith that what I say willContinue reading “Affirmations and a positive shift in thought”

Provision. What does this look like to you? Is it riches? Is it favor? Is it the nicest house on the block or simply being able to provide fully for your family? Is it fancy cars or living within your means? Is it nice meals at five star restaurants or serving at a food kitchen?Continue reading “Provision and portions”

Everyday I read posts on Facebook about how “God would want us to think” and how “God wouldn’t want this to be happening.” A lot of the time I agree with the post, when it’s about the baby formula shortage or families struggling financially due to inflation, but a lot of times I don’t agreeContinue reading “Kindness matters.”