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Preschool, School Age

10 Fun Screen-free Activities For A 3 To 5-year-old

Going through a period of quarantine at home with the kids has opened up my eyes to the various activities that are available for my two boys who are 4…

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    Life and Career

    Why Self-care As A Mom Is Important

    Donae / January 6, 2023 / No Comments

    I always highlight the importance of self-care especially for moms because I believe it is very important to make this a priority in your life. I don’t know why there was ever a stigma attached to taking care of oneself as being selfish. The last time I check, being proactive about one’s well-being is actually beneficial and should be considered…

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    Preschool,  School Age

    Free Educational Resources Available For Kids

    Donae / December 15, 2022 / No Comments

    Raising kids in a society that places a hefty price tag on education is really daunting. Have you ever thought about how expensive everything is when it comes to education for your children? We have even started a college savings accounts for our kids from after birth, just so that they don’t have to get hit with the cost of…

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    November 6, 2020
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    Time-Saving Kitchen Tips For Moms

    Donae / November 16, 2022 / No Comments

    I wanted to blog about some tips that you can use as moms to save more time and effort on the things that may be overwhelming when trying to keep up with preparing your family meals. I love cooking for my family! I enjoy doing it because it’s a passion of mine. I was the girl who did home economics…

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    May 6, 2019
  • Life and Career

    Balancing Motherhood and Purpose

    Donae / October 14, 2022 / No Comments

    Many of us as moms are of the impression that should we decide to take on the role of motherhood full-time, we will ultimately lose ourselves and who we are in the process. Well, I am here to tell you, that’s not the case. You don’t lose who you are when trying to be present with your kids. Rather, finding…

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    February 14, 2022
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    How To Build Strong Relationships

    Donae / September 22, 2022 / No Comments

    I am not the best person when it comes to writing about relationships. In fact, I have felt short myself many times over and over again. I however know that I want a strong relationship. I do want to feel like I’m being heard, my needs are also met and I can feel comfortable with sharing my dreams with my…

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    July 21, 2026
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    March 28, 2021
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    The Struggles of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom

    Donae / September 9, 2022 / No Comments

    Are you currently a stay-at-home mom? Are you currently feeling alone or frustrated with what it involves? Well, I’m here to shed light on a topic that is so often hidden but needs to be brought to the surface. I am here to help you to navigate what it means to be a stay-at-home mom and to also give you…

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    September 29, 2020
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    Preschool,  School Age

    Places That Offer Free Activities for Kids

    Donae / August 17, 2022 / No Comments

    Activities for kids can get expensive, especially when you’re on a budget. I love to plan these activities to keep my kids involved and well-rounded. However, they come with a price tag that let’s confess, adds up really quickly. All the sporting activities, after-school programs, outdoor activities, and theme parks, all come with a price. That however does not mean…

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    November 24, 2021
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    July 26, 2022
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    Teaching Kids About Road Safety

    Donae / July 26, 2022 / No Comments

    My kids are growing up so fast and are active in sports. They love to go bike riding or ride with their scooters. When we are on the road, however, I get so frightened by all the cars parked at their houses that can pull out at any time, or the cars racing down the road at full speed. As…

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    April 30, 2021
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    Staying Fit As A Mom

    Donae / July 9, 2022 / No Comments

    Before having children, especially boys, I did whatever I felt like doing. I ate all I wanted to, exercise only when I felt like it, and didn’t really care much about the need to exercise. Fast forward to having two adventurous, mostly outdoors kinda kids, I was struggling to keep up with them energy-wise. I don’t know what it is…

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    How To Plan a 40th Birthday Party

    Donae / July 3, 2022 / No Comments

    I am at it again! This time it’s not for a kids’ birthday party but rather for an adult birthday party. I get to once again put my creative thinking cap on and plan another momentous occasion in my family. This time it’s hubby’s turn. Hubby just turned 40! Can you believe it? It was not so long ago that…

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AUTHOR & BLOGGER

I am Donae! A wife and mom of three kids, ALL boys! I would love to share with you my experience with living purposefully. Let my life Inspire, Encourage and Motivate you on your journey of living a purposeful life.

Peace won’t find you, if you don’t make it a prior Peace won’t find you, if you don’t make it a priority. What you invest in will be your portion. As women we tend to put our peace on the back burner all the time. 

No wonder why most of us are running thin each day trying to keep up. We hide behind the mask each time with a long list of things to do that can rob our peace and our very existence if we don’t take care. 

Sometimes we wear “busyness” as if it’s a trophy and the more “busy” we are the more accomplished we feel. 

But I know that behind closed doors, many of us are at the brink of a major “burnout”. 

I see you and I completely understand. I wrote a blog post to specifically address the need for women to: FINDING PEACE IN CHAOS. Learn how to find and maintain peace in a chaotic life. 

Click on the blog link in my bio. 👆🏾

#peace #findingpeace #self-care #innerpeace #apeacefullife
Loving yourself first does not come easy to a lot Loving yourself first does not come easy to a lot of us as women. We have been taught for so long to love others more times than the thought of loving ourselves first and foremost. If you look at it this way first, then you will see that the way to truly having freedom in oneself is  going to come from a place of self-love. 

How are you expected to give to others especially if your soul is depleted?  You would rather be giving the worse version of yourself. I know that I don’t want to give my worst self to my family or friends. 

So for me, the best balance that I can find, is to make sure I’m pouring more into myself. When I do that, the ones I love around me will also reap the benefits. 

Have you neglected yourself? Then read this blog post on : LEARNING TO LOVE WHO YOU ARE. You will learn truth about this simple exercise that will hopefully open your eyes to even more truth. 

Click on the blog link in my bio. 👆🏾

#selflove #lovingoneself #self-care #lovingme #lovingwhoiam
I’m in a new space and phase of life in my 40s. I I’m in a new space and phase of life in my 40s. I am so blessed to have another little one join in on our adventures. Can I just say he fits our family vibes perfectly? It’s as if he was born for this.

I am incredibly grateful for new life and new experiences once again after 8 years. But this experience didn’t come without a wait. With every passing moment, it can be easy to get discouraged if things don’t happen quickly or in our favor.

However, I have learned one major thing on this journey compared to the one I first started out on: life has a way of shifting your focus toward practicing gratitude, rather than wanting someone else’s life.

So, I wanted to write about a simple yet powerful topic: LIVING A LIFE OF GRATITUDE, no matter what season of life you find yourself in.

Click on the blog link in my bio! 👆🏾

#gratitude #livingalifeofgratitude  #agratefullife #thankful #familylife
It’s been a moment since my last blog post. Time h It’s been a moment since my last blog post. Time has definitely brought a new season of motherhood for me after 8 years. So with this new blessing in our life we decided to throw a pool-themed first birthday party, because this newbie right here is fond of everything water. So the theme was so fitting for him. 

I wrote a NEW BLOG POST, “POOL PARTY-THEMED FIRST BIRTHDAY”, sharing with you tips on how to plan a special first birthday that’s fun and budget friendly. 

Click on the blog link in the bio. 👆🏾
#firstbirthdayparty #poolparty #kidspoolparty #kidspoolpartyideas
Have you ever heard of the saying "boundaries up"? Have you ever heard of the saying "boundaries up"? I have heard it so many times but in all honesty, it's true. We have to be aware of our own well-being at all times to be able to be more effective in interacting with others. You can't give from an empty or drained cup. You have to keep pouring into your own well-being then when you're full, you can easily pour into others. That's why when you're drained especially as a mom learn to say no more often than yes. It is needed for your sanity. ⁠
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#selfcare #selfcareformoms #selfcaretips #inspirationalquotes #momblogger #motherhood⁠
As moms we don’t really get much time to ourselves As moms we don’t really get much time to ourselves when it comes to relaxing and not having mom duties on our hands. But thanks to @bestway_us for gifting us this wonderful Saluspa where we were able to relax the day away uninterrupted! 😇 @tryazon #Bestway #bestwayusa #saluspa #inflatablehottub #inflatablespa #tryazon
Self-care is essential for moms. We do need to con Self-care is essential for moms. We do need to constantly check in on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Do not neglect this basic principle. Otherwise, you will constantly be battling in a state of burnout and frustration. When you reach that state, you are of no help to the family you're called to nurture. So don't ever feel guilty about wanting to pour into your cup first before pouring into the lives of others. A healthy version of yourself is needed. ⁠
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For more self-care related tips, click on "Why self-care as a mom is important" blog link in the bio. ⁠
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#selfcare #selfcareformoms #selfcaretips #inspirationalquotes #momblogger  #motherhood
2023 was really a good year for the books. We adv 2023 was really a good year for the books.  We adventured out to so many activities this year to name a few. 

Dali Museum 
Tampa Bay art museum 
Mosi (summer camp)
Firefighters museum (Tampa)
Great wolf lodge (Ohio)
Camelback resort (Poconos) 
Amish country (Pennsylvania)
American Victory ship 
Disney Typhoon lagoon 
Monster Truck show
Heroes paradise
Glazer Childrens museum 

Yes it was a busy year indeed and we can’t wait to see what 2024 brings us with adventures. Our first stop for the new year is my home town, Jamaica. 

Have a wonderful new year and I hope you all enjoy the time spent with your families!!!! 

#happynewyear #family adventures
There is absolutely nothing wrong with creating he There is absolutely nothing wrong with creating healthy boundaries in your life. I used to think that you have to put up with anything for the most part because it's the right thing or "Christian" thing to do. But I'm learning each day that it's rather not the case. Your ability to function at best is always going to triumph. If that means that you must guard your heart when positioned in toxic environments carefully, then that's what it will have to take to ensure your thriving at the end of it all. So be proactive about this and guard your heart at all costs. It's worth it!⁠
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