Reblog Wednesday: In Defense of Stay-At-Home Moms — Autism in Our Nest

As a stay at home mom whom didn’t stay home from the beginning, I must say the transition was rather smooth. I loved my position in the corporate world, but once I had my oldest, my heart yearned to be with her and raise her myself.

I came across this post from Autism Family Power where she mentions coming across an article where a working woman asks, “what do stay at home moms do all day?” The question wasn’t ill intended, but rather out of curiosity.

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I chuckled a bit and then had the sudden urge to detail and justify my role at home. However, each of us has different reasons for our decision to stay at home, and the role of a parent that stays in the home is like no other. His/her role comes without a financial earning, without breaks, days off and too often are running on fumes.

However, the internal satisfaction of making sure my kids are taken care of, taking care of my families daily needs and each of my children’s individual needs be it school or otherwise, is beyond any pay check I could ever receive. The ‘tasks/jobs’ are endless, from scheduling doctors appointments, to making sure my son is thriving in school since his autism diagnosis, to potty training – still doing it. The list goes on and on. All the while praying I am doing a good enough job at raising good, compassionate citizens. Also, caring for myself as I have Chiari 1 Malformation – a congenital disorder.

So, if you’re a stay at home parent or not, our goals are all the same. We’re all caring for our homes and our families needs to the best of our abilities, being in the corporate world or not.

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Recently I read an article where a woman asked Stay-At-Home Moms what they did all day. At first I got defensive, but changed my mood. Read more about this, here!

via In Defense of Stay-At-Home Moms — Autism in Our Nest

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Nail File Friday’s: Using Hello Kitty Watermark Stickers

Today I share you a Hello Kitty nail tutorial using watermark transfer nail stickers and two shades of pink nail polish. This is so very cute, and yes, I am highly aware that I am in my thirties, however something about Hello Kitty just gets me every time – heck anything does! And these mini bows for nail art, are just too cute for words! What are ‘watermark nail stickers and how do you apply it,’ it’s very similar to the kids temporary tattoo application. I used a simple votive candle holder I purchased from a local party supply store, filled it with some water and dipped the sticker inside – however, anything will do!

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This nail tutorial is up on my YouTube channel now, so if you’re interested, please take a look and don’t forget to like and subscribe! All the details of everything I used for the tutorial will be in the description box below the video.

 

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Nail File Friday’s: Gwen Stefani Inspired Blue French Manicure

This is my most recent nail tutorial that’s currently on my YouTube channel. It’s a blue french manicure with negative space on short nails, inspired by the singer Gwen Stefani. If you don’t have the nail stickers for an easy manicure guide, simply use scotch tape. And yes, a french manicure can definitely be something other than our usual white or pink. I’m loving this blue, such a great pop of color – so unexpected!

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