Tag: Motherhood

  • It’s Okay!

    It’s Okay!

    Hey, it’s me: The Mom Inspirer. Before I go to bed, let me share with you a few of my trials, tribulations and triumphs from the last couple of days. Disheartened Teacher Drama: So this past Monday was the first day of our return from Fall Break. I traveled twice during the break and due…

  • The Face of Resilience: Crissi Bates

    The Face of Resilience: Crissi Bates

    One mission of The Mom Inspirer Blog is to highlight moms who can inspire us through their personal stories of resilience. Today’s post is all about an Inspired Mom by the name of Crissi Bates. Crissi is a single-mother and the founder of Jackson House Milwaukee Inc. With a mission to help the homeless and…

  • I See You Mama!

    I See You Mama!

    Recently, I was giving my two toddlers a bath one morning. As I was bathing them, this took place: Daughter: Mama, I love you. I hope I can be just like you when I grow up. Me: (Blank stare) I pulled myself together, smiled and told her that was sweet. A few minutes later, as…

  • Choose You Today!

    Choose You Today!

    Guess what Mamas? Recently, I took a half-day from work to get my hair done and I don’t feel guilty about it one bit. To top it off, all of my Paid Time Off (PTO) is just about depleted from being off for a month due to COVID-19 back in September. I actually think these…

  • Paid Leave for Moms

    Paid Leave for Moms

    After a trip to Illinois to visit family Labor Day weekend last month, my entire household tested positive for Covid-19. It has been a life changing experience on many levels. The mental, physical and financial effects are still lingering. During this time, I worried quite a bit about my husband since he has asthma. I…