Welcome to Motley Mama — honest takes on motherhood, marriage & family.

Articles

TitleDateExcerpt
How to Keep a Prayer Journal When You Have No Quiet TimePrayer can feel like something that belongs in a peaceful room, beside a steaming cup of coffee, with a fresh notebook open and no one calling your name.…
Sweet Themes and Smarter Choices in Online Casino PlayFood, candy, and cheerful arcade imagery have a natural appeal. Bright colors, playful sound effects, and familiar treats can make an online game feel lighter…
Budget-friendly window treatments for a cozy nurseryA nursery does not need custom drapery, designer wallpaper, or a large decorating budget to feel peaceful and thoughtfully put together. The right window…
The Moment I Realized My Child’s Perfectionism Was Learned From MeI noticed it in the kitchen, of all places. My child was standing at the counter with a worksheet, erasing the same answer over and over. The paper was…
Easy Afternoon Snacks For Busy Family DaysAfternoon hunger has a way of arriving at the least convenient moment. Someone is finishing homework, a toddler is losing patience, dinner still needs to be…
Why We Chose To Downsize Our Home After Having KidsBefore we had children, we assumed that a growing family naturally needed a growing house. We pictured extra bedrooms, a playroom filled with books and wooden…
The Zero-Sleep Outfit Formula That Keeps Me Looking Put TogetherThere are mornings when sleep has been interrupted so many times that getting dressed feels like an ambitious project. The baby needs something, the children…
How We Handle Sibling Arguments Without Taking SidesSibling conflict is one of the most ordinary parts of family life, yet it can make an entire house feel tense. One child is crying, another is shouting, and…
The Best Indoor Plants That Survive Low Light And Kid ChaosA home with children rarely stays styled for long. There are toy bins where baskets used to be, fingerprints on freshly cleaned surfaces, and the occasional…
A Kinder Way to Protect Your Time and EnergyThere is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from being needed in too many places at once. A school form waits for a signature, a friend needs a favor,…