Welcome back to the Beginner Homemaker Series! The goal of this series is to help homemakers such as myself that struggle to maintain the seemingly overwhelming role! This is part two, breaking down the roles of homemaking. If you haven’t checked out part one, the introduction and creating a routine, then go ahead and click … The Beginner Homemaker Series Part 2: Breaking it Down Read More » The post The Beginner Homemaker Series Part 2: Breaking it Down appeared first on Tales of a Rookie Mama ..read more

If you tend to struggle as a homemaker, you’re not alone! Click through for some tips on how I improved my lackluster abilities as a housewife without losing my sanity! The post The Beginner Homemaker Series Part 1: Create a Routine appeared first on Tales of a Rookie Mama ..read more

In case you aren’t familiar with popular planners such as the Happy Planner, they can actually get incredibly pricy! All those little stickers & inserts add up quickly. Luckily, there are lots of free planner printables out there for you to enjoy! Printables aren’t just limited to planner pages, either. They range from stickers to … The Best Printables & Tutorials for your Planner Read More » The post The Best Printables & Tutorials for your Planner appeared first on Tales of a Rookie Mama ..read more

Picture this: your hubby comes home on Friday and says, “Honey, get dressed! I’m taking you out on a date night!” So you excitedly call grandma to babysit, zoom upstairs to shuffle into that one dress you save for special occasions that hasn’t seen the light of day in about 3 years, force your hair … Cheap Date Night Ideas for Parents Read More » The post Cheap Date Night Ideas for Parents appeared first on Tales of a Rookie Mama ..read more

If the thought of meal planning stresses you out, you’re not alone. Creating a meal plan on a budget can be even harder. But, sorry to say, you need one. Why? Well, let me take you back. Probably to last week or so. Have you ever been wandering around the grocery store desperately trying to … Bi-Weekly Meal Planning for Families on a Budget Read More » The post Bi-Weekly Meal Planning for Families on a Budget appeared first on Tales of a Rookie Mama ..read more

Becoming a mom has been one of the best things to ever happen to me. My little girl is my whole world & I couldn’t imagine life without her. But being a first-time mom hasn’t been the easiest learning curve for me. After the postpartum care ended, the baby blues subsided, & I managed to … Rediscovering Yourself as a First Time Mom Read More » The post Rediscovering Yourself as a First Time Mom appeared first on Tales of a Rookie Mama ..read more

Christmas is such a fantastic time of the year & I have to admit to being a little bit (or a lot a bit) of a Christmas junkie. Becoming a family of 3 really nailed the Christmas loving nail in my tinseled out coffin because I want our daughter to experience the fun & joys … 10 Fun Family Christmas Traditions Read More » The post 10 Fun Family Christmas Traditions appeared first on Tales of a Rookie Mama ..read more

Are you ready for 2020? Make your New Year’s/New Decade resolutions now! I do always try to attempt to keep at least one resolution each new year. I usually fall through around March, but something about a new decade has my productivity & drive in high gear. I like to break my goals down by … 20 Things to Do in 2020: A New Year’s Bucket List Read More » The post 20 Things to Do in 2020: A New Year’s Bucket List appeared first on Tales of a Rookie Mama ..read more

If there’s anything I’ve learned over the past 20-something years, it’s that a good mother is truly an irreplaceable friend. Whether it’s your bio-mom, grandmother, aunt, friend’s mom, or whoever, your mother-figure is the person you can talk to about anything & they’ll always be there to listen. That’s why it’s so important to truly … Gift Ideas for Moms: 2019 Holiday Edition Read More » The post Gift Ideas for Moms: 2019 Holiday Edition appeared first on Tales of a Rookie Mama ..read more

It’s unbelievable how quickly time flies. Last Christmas I was as big as a blimp at 6 months pregnant. I blinked & suddenly I’m buying toys for my now 7-month-old’s first Christmas. WHAT?! And of course, I’m as lost as a snowball in the desert when it comes to buying toys, so I decided to … Ultimate Baby Gift Guide: 2019 Holiday Edition Read More » The post Ultimate Baby Gift Guide: 2019 Holiday Edition appeared first on Tales of a Rookie Mama ..read more