The Komae Blog
Village Vibes
Grab your cup of coffee and find your rhythm as a parent.
5 Ways to be Intentional in your Marriage
Falling in love can happen in a moment. Have you ever heard of love at first sight? Staying in love and growing that relationship takes time, attention and effort. Some might even say it takes hard work. Whether you are married, engaged or dating, being intentional in that relationship is the first step toward making it last a lifetime.
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.
You Can Be a Woman on the Rise
You’re not alone. Live with Intention. Be brave.
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.
Self Care for Mama
*Includes 10 minute self care dry brushing and foam rolling video* “My needs came dead last. The baby, my husband and even the animals took priority over my basic needs of food, drink and hygiene. It took me months to slowly remind myself that I matter too.”
The Joymility of Parenting
Yesterday I killed it. Last week I totally failed. I try to center myself on something that is more constant than the ups and downs of every day circumstance. It’s a little something my friends and I like to call Joymility. Here’s how it works…
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.
To Raise Happy Kids, Put Your Marriage First
Some solid parenting advice goes a little something like this: The happier your marriage, the happier your children. Your children will mimic your behavior. They follow your habits from a young age, and that includes the way you interact with your significant other.
