Motherhood

House Keeping, Marriage, Motherhood

Are You Tired of The Hot Mess Mom?

Jasmine HolmesJun 24, 2019

“So, have you noticed that it’s a lot easier to take care of your home now? You know, since you’re not working anymore and can focus fully on your responsibilities?” I smiled and thought, That’s not loaded at all. I said, “It’s been great to be on summer vacation, but I’ve actually felt like I’ve been able to balance a lot better in general.” This blog has been quiet recently, but my life has been the opposite. I have three-year-old and a six-month-old. We just bought our first home, planting ourselves firmly in this Mississippi soil. My seventh year teaching…

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Motherhood, Pregnancy

When Motherhood Leads To Mourning

Jasmine HolmesNov 30, 2017

I write as the mother of three babies, two I of whom I will never get to hold. I write reaching my hands out to my sisters who have experienced a similar pain. You are not alone.

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Is Stay-At-Home Motherhood A Luxury?

Jasmine HolmesNov 12, 2017

Is being a stay-at-home mom a luxury? Depends on who you ask.

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The Most Painful Lies Stay-At-Home Moms Tell Themselves

Jasmine HolmesJun 15, 2017

In my brief stint as a stay-at-home mom, I’m learning four lies that need to be constantly combated.

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Motherhood

How to Survive Your First Year of Motherhood

Jasmine HolmesJun 6, 2017

I am not a mom expert, but sometimes it’s nice to have someone who’s in the trenches right alongside you, reminding you of the things you might already know.

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I Nursed My Baby for the Last Time

Jasmine HolmesMay 14, 2017

Today was the last time I nursed my son. Dear newly nursing mama — don’t miss this.

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The Danger in Mothering for the Masses: On Millennial Mamas and Social Media

Jasmine HolmesMay 11, 2017

Mothers, your service to your kids isn’t measured in how the audience of the world rates your performance.

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Stay At Home Mom and Career Mom: You Were Made for Something Greater

Jasmine HolmesApr 27, 2017

Being a stay-at-home mom is not your ultimate calling — and nor is being a career woman. You were made for something greater.

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Dear PostPartum Mama, You Are Beautiful

Jasmine HolmesApr 18, 2017

I’m sure many could recommend diet and exercise. I’m also sure many can remind you not to give in to vanity. But I only want to offer you encouragement.

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God Nourishes Your Infant: A Reminder for Nursing Moms

Jasmine HolmesMar 29, 2017

God nourishes and provides for my son, not me. Nursing or formula feeding, this is a reminder that all mothers need.

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The Light at the End of the Tunnel of Depression

Jasmine HolmesMar 27, 2017

Your fight with depression is clinical, but it is also spiritual. As you wait for the Lord to act, remember to rest in Christ as you wait.

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Simple Advice About Mommy Advice

Jasmine HolmesOct 19, 2016

New moms are inundated with direct and indirect advice like never before. Here are three filters to put on every tip.

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