Mother’s Day is a time of the year when many people celebrate warm memories of mom with flowers, cards, chocolate, hugs, and laughter, but it is also a day that awakens pain for many of us; whether it is because of loss, infertility, or trauma. It makes me smile when I see messages that acknowledge …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
Well before I was born, John F. Kennedy said a timeless phrase that is as simple as it is powerful: “One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.” When you think of names like Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Thomas Edison, and Napoleon Hill, the idea that one person can impact …
Many times we refer to God as the author of life. I certainly hold this as truth and this belief has both created conflict within myself and given me inspiration. I can illustrate this with two of my most recurring thoughts: If God is the author, why is there so much tragedy in my story?If …
She kept saying “I’m so grateful,” and she couldn’t stop smiling. I was instantly inspired by her sense of pride and the light that radiated through her beautiful brown eyes. I think it is no accident that Milagros, her name, means “miracles.” That’s what you experience in her presence. I couldn’t help but stare at …
I saw her across the room and I was instantly attracted to her light. It had been the most horrible year and I desperately needed light in my life. She reminded me of myself when I was her age: a dreamer, an adventure seeker, and a passionate learner. She was sixteen and I was nineteen, …
When I decided to become a mompreneur over a decade ago, I was mostly seeking freedom. Being an employee, no matter how big your paycheck or fabulous your perks, can feel constrictive. If I’m honest with you, I’ll confess that working for someone else, on their terms, was like slavery. It wasn’t that I couldn’t …
I’m obsessed passionate about keeping my children safe, and I realized I hadn’t had a safety conversation with you before. So, today, I’ve teamed up with Tide to share tips on how to make your home toddler safe. I’ve personally found that toddlerproofing or childproofing is a never-ending task. It only really takes a second …
I was lying on the cold tile floor in the fetal position at 2 a.m, thinking my life was literally over. I had no income, no savings, and no plan. I felt clueless, I felt hopeless, I felt worthless… and very much alone. Although my life is very different today, I often look back at that moment …
Up until recently, I didn’t have a self-care routine and my beauty routine is still in the works. I used to tell myself that I didn’t have time, that it was too expensive, and that it wasn’t a need, let alone a priority. Within the last two years, I’ve been learning about makeup, getting mani-pedis, …
I haven’t slept in over three years. I was sleep deprived during my pregnancy, and after Pige was born, the little rest I got diminished even more. When I was offered to try a proven way exhausted moms can get more sleep, I was a bit skeptical, yet extremely interested. I’m sure you can relate …