Hot Mess Mommy Express

"What if you simply devoted this year to loving yourself more?" I've always been a believer in sitting down at the end of each year and making a few resolutions to kick-start a new year. When I think back to some of my previous resolutions, I realize just how completely unrealistic they were. Over this last year, I have gone through an incredible amount of personal growth and change. Without getting into all of that craziness, I have really thought these resolutions out to represent the new me. Instead of writing them down, I'm going to share them! I hope you find the inspiration to make a few of your own. It's always beneficial to have goals! Join me and take a fresh new approach on the year to come.  1. Stick to the budget.  This seems to be the most obvious for many resolution makers. I am proud that I have planned my entire 2019 budget all the way to December 31st, 2019. I have big goals and I've learned over the last few years that taking a li

What day is it? I swear that this is the week where time just doesn't exist. Yes the day after Christmas, this momma was back at her desk, but this week has felt completely off. Also, leaving my kiddos the day after Christmas sucked! I am extremely thankful for the three weeks vacation my job will offer me next year though and I don't plan to be working during the holiday week.  I keep reflecting on Christmas 2018 and I feel like it was our best one yet! This year we cut down on many different aspects of the holidays including quantity of gifts. I admit, I LOVE to go over the top and give mind blowing Christmases to my kids. This year we focused more on the real reason for the season and I scaled back to fewer, but very well-thought out gifts for the kids. I felt like this year they were so much more excited and overall grateful for what they received.  I tell myself every year that I'll start prepping earlier in the next. Do I think that will happen? Probably not! Life