Vibes
Date nights we long for, the lifestyles we live - just all the feels.
3 Creative and Affordable Keepsake Mother’s Day Gifts Any Mom Would Swoon Over
It’s that time of year again! Mother’s Day is upon us! The time of year where we get to show (and receive) appreciation for all that goes down in the life of a mom. There is no harder job than being a mom, so it feels good to honor and celebrate that!
Babysitting Co-op 101: HOW To Swap Sits With Friends
HOW do I start a babysitting co-op? If you skipped the WHY to start a babysitting co-op blog, here's a summary - swap sits, get free time, and be the village. Now, here's our nice 'n easy recipe for HOW to start a babysitting co-op... Ingredients: Parent GroupKidsLove...
5 Way to Earn Extra Income For Your Family
Are you looking to make some extra income? Whether you’re a stay-at-home-mom or just trying to make a little extra on the side.
Komae Founders: Building A Village Through Free Babysitting
Jenn Prentice - This is Thirty Four. "Can I tell you something? Typically, when I think of BEING BRAVE (this month's theme on This is Thirty Four), I think of things like fighting cancer, standing up for social justice issues or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. What I...
Motherhood: A No Judgement Zone
When my day is “done” and my kids are sound asleep , after I’ve made my tea and can relax before folding yet another load of laundry, I’ll usually sit down and read different blog posts that I follow- or I’ll skim Facebook briefly. Ya know, because we all have to skim...
Babysitting Co-op 101: WHY To Swap Sits With Friends
The benefits go so much deeper than just the hundreds of hours of free time shared and the thousands of dollars saved.
Cooking Together – A Recipe For Memories
Recipe for Banana Pumpkin Bread!
Everyone is Failing at Something
Intentional or not, what we present to the world has an element of falsehood. And it’s never the complete story. It is impossible to be good at everything and to do the balancing act of life without flaw.
Three Truths About Entrepreneurship
This journey has been one of the greatest things to have ever entered my life, changing the trajectory of my path and igniting significant personal and professional growth. When I look back at my life and consider the marks of life change, I see my faith, my husband, my kids, and entrepreneurship.
5 Ways To Meet People When You Move
My husband is in the Air Force and while there are a lot of great things about moving around the country to different assignments, the one negative is moving to a new place and not knowing anyone. It can be very lonely.
Forget the Golden Rule; It’s Valentine’s Day
We all know the Golden Rule. But have you ever noticed the fine print at the bottom?
Just Put Some Chocolate On It
There’s just something about chocolate that makes a bad day better & a good day great.
DIY Under the Bunk Bed Night Light
I am totally a second hand mommy. I belong to every buy-sell-trade group in the tri-county area. Especially when it comes to things for my little rascals who outgrow and, honestly, have a tendency to destroy everything! (My boys are currently in 5T and 6/7 in case you...
Behind the Scenes of a Mompreneur
If you follow Audrey and I, co-founders of Komae, on social media, you might think we have it all. And maybe, from a certain perspective, we do. We're living a life we love and chasing a dream that we believe will change lives. Having purpose like that is...
The Saving Grace of Swapping Points
When parents first hear about swapping sits with friends in Komae, we get a lot of reactions. For some, they look at you like you just told them you invented an automatic laundry folder or a wine glass that refills itself. Am I right? For others, they can’t quite grasp why you wouldn’t just ask your friend for a favor.
