#ChampionMom - How a Healthy Home Makes you a Happy Mom
Friday March 31, 2017
Your home is your sanctuary, well at least it should be! Life can get a little crazy at times, but knowing you have a safe place to call home helps ease the crazy just a bit. There are many ways to making your home a safe environment including, but not limited to, security, working appliances, and cleanliness. Health and safety are great partners in creating a comforting home environment. Keeping your home, and the loved ones inside it, healthy is a top priority for every Champion Mom. Ways to ensure great health include regular health... Read More
#ChampionMom - How Champion Moms Demonstrate Love At Home
Tuesday March 14, 2017
There are so many ways that us Champion Moms show our love to our families. It goes beyond just the occasional I love you! We live and breathe love daily to our loved ones, through words yes and also through our actions. Our relationships within our families are the most important bonds we share during our lifetime and nurturing those relationships are top priority! A Champion Mom shows her love by Silliness A good laugh is sunshine in a house ― William Makepeace Thackeray Laughter and playfulness is a staple in a... Read More
#ChampionMom - Inspiring Others through Love & Compassion
Tuesday February 28, 2017
Being a #ChampionMom doesnt have to end in your own home. If one of your goals this year is to get more involved in your community, we have some great suggestions for you to consider. You have an abundance of strengths and skills that can be applied outside within your community to better the environment and community where you and your family live. Here are just a few ideas to get you going! Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. Vincent Van Gogh Litter Litter removal is a simple... Read More
#ChampionMom - Being the Best Mom for Your Community
Tuesday February 14, 2017
Being a #ChampionMom doesnt have to end in your own home. If one of your goals this year is to get more involved in your community, we have some great suggestions for you to consider trying. You have a plethora of strengths and skills that can be applied outside within your community and better the environment and you and your family live in. Here are just a few ideas to get you going! Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. Vincent Van Gogh Litter Litter removal is a simple way to... Read More
#ChampionMom – What It Means to be a Champion Mom
Tuesday January 31, 2017
The day you give birth to your first child is the day you realise that everything you thought you wanted no longer matters. What matters is that little human being that you hold tight. From that moment on we find ourselves constantly comparing ourselves to other moms, second guessing our actions, and doubting ourselves. Experience doesnt make it any easier. You need to stop worrying and playing the comparison game and focus on what matters to you and your family. Do you have what it takes to be a Champion Mom? It... Read More
How Reflection and Relaxation Can Make You More Productive
Monday January 9, 2017
The life of a Champion Mom is full of many happy moments, but can also be extremely busy. Trying to find time for you can seem daunting. What if I told you that by taking time to relax and self-reflect you may actually create more time for yourself? Sounds contradictory, doesnt it? Contrary to popular belief, setting aside time to do these self-focused activities will result in increasing your productivity. Lets start by explaining what it means to reflect. Self-reflection is defined as meditation or serious thought about ones... Read More
#ChampionMom - How to Lower Stress This Holiday Season
Friday November 25, 2016
Oh the holiday season! This is by far one of the busiest times of the year for us Champion Moms. We are occupied with preparing our home for parties and incoming guests. We spend hours decorating the house and wrapping gifts. We even plan whole days centered on making Christmas cookies and other holiday treats. All of this can make for an overwhelming month. We seldom put ourselves as a priority normally, let alone during the holidays. However, we are an extremely important part of our families. As we tend to everyone elses needs, ours... Read More
#ChampionMom - How to Raise Children to Be Grateful
Friday November 25, 2016
One of the hardest jobs as a parent is raising a child to mind their manners and respect others, so we all understand that slight cringe when someone gives your child something and they run off without saying thank you, or completely ignore the giver. For the child, though, this isn't rude as they are not always aware of the way to react in such situations. This is especially true for shy children. However, there are ways to help your child(ren) react correctly in those situations, and be grateful for what they are given. The most... Read More
#ChampionMom – Why a Happy Home is a Healthy Home
Thursday November 3, 2016
A home is so much more than just walls and floors. What really makes a home are the feelings and memories shared within its walls. "Here's kind of my motto - if you're not happy at home, you're not happy anywhere else." -Angie Harmon A truly happy home is worth much more than its weight in gold. You should feel safe, comfortable, and yourself in the place that you live. When your kiddo comes running out of their room doing a goofy dance in their pajamas, or your partner decides to do something extra special to make you feel... Read More
For National Adoption Month, Here is Our Adoption Story
Tuesday November 1, 2016
My husband and I have been married for 18 years and have 5 wonderful children. My husband has been a Real Estate Appraiser for 15 years and we own our own appraisal firm. We both are also licensed Real Estate Agents. Seven years ago my husband and I, and our 4 biological kids, started the adventure of becoming a foster family. We went through hours of classes and home studies. We felt we were prepared for whatever came along. We were not. Don't get me wrong, if I had to do it all over again I would, but I would also do it differently.... Read More