Mothers’ Manual Blog
FOUR TIPS to get stuff done!
Is there something you know is important to do - for family, kids, chores, work, business... but you just keep putting it off? When we have it hanging over our head it becomes a viscious cycle. We feel guilty, we doubt our abilities, feel bad, helpless, and then don't...
How Nurse Mom keeps her family healthy during cold, flu OR coronovirus season
As the Chief Medical Officer for my family, a Board Certified Holistic RN of over 43 years, and former Infection Control Nurse, here is some background information about the coronavirus, and what I am doing to keep my family safe and healthy these days. A few facts....
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Chocolate and peanut butter. My mouth is watering just thinking about that killer combo. I love chocolate and peanut butter, especially when the peanut butter is fluffy and the chocolate is creamy. I needed to make a dessert to take to friend's dinner party. I am...
Becbimbap
My family has a long history of renaming everyday items after one another. The Lazy Susan, that corner cabinet where we store our canned foods, has been called The Lazy Becca for as long as I can remember. Someone said it once and it stuck. In an ode to that, I have...
Quiet Mind, Happy Heart
Mindfulness is all over the news these days touting research-backed benefits like stress reduction, better grades, improved emotional regulation and even boosting you towards your weight loss goals. I’m lucky enough to work for a company that has offered yoga classes...
Fajitas and Feelings
Fajitas and Feelings by Becca. I had a crappy week. It started like any other week and ended in tears. My thoughts have been racing all weekend. Am I enough? What do they think of me? Should I have said something different? Am I on the right path? How will this end?...
I’ll do Better Tomorrow!
Authentic Momming! Oh, the shame of it all! Imagine having to tell the Pre-K teacher that "I'll do better tomorrow!" (sheepish downcast eyes) I am SOOOOO happy to be in Northern California spending some time with my oldest son & family, 5 days of which are...