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October arrives like a glittery leaf storm—beautiful, chaotic, and somehow sticky. Between forgotten permission slips, last-minute costume requests, and the mysterious disappearance of matching mittens, fall parenting can feel like … Continue reading Pumpkins & Permission Slips: A Mom’s Guide to Surviving Fall School Chaos with Humor and Heart
Modern-day living means we’re all very busy. It can also feel quite chaotic and overwhelming at times. Whether you unintentionally take on too much or you realize that your life … Continue reading The Best Way to Manage When You Have a Lot on Your Plate
Honest Talk About End-of-Summer Exhaustion and Practical Ways to Cope What Is the “August Burnout” and Why Is It Real? As the golden haze of summer begins to fade, many … Continue reading The August Burnout: Why Moms Feel It and How to Beat It
The Day My World Changed Forever Eleven years ago, I cradled a tiny heartbeat named Nikki. A brand-new life, swaddled in softness and unspoken dreams, became my greatest teacher from … Continue reading Eleven Years of Nikki: A Mother’s Journey of Love, Growth, and the Unseen Strengths of Parenthood
There’s a quiet phenomenon all parents experience but rarely talk about. It’s not found in baby books, parenting blogs, or those endless Instagram reels of toddler tantrums and teen drama. … Continue reading “The Last Time Will Come and You Won’t Even Notice”: Parenting in the Blink of a Moment
It started out like any ordinary conversation. My daughter, Nikki, and I were chatting in the kitchen—nothing special, just the easy rhythm of two people who know and love each … Continue reading Because I’m Worth It, and So Are You: A Mother’s Lesson in Self-Love
It doesn’t have a sound, but it hums in the background like static. It doesn’t wear a name tag, but it shows up uninvited—at school pickups, during late-night scrolling, and … Continue reading The Weight of “Should”: Unpacking Mom Guilt and the Journey Back to Self
Summer break has a way of hitting like a rogue wave—glorious in theory, chaotic in practice. While Pinterest bursts with ideas to keep the kids entertained, no one’s asking the … Continue reading The Summer Mom’s Survival Guide: Thriving, Not Just Surviving
Ten years ago, Momma Braga was born from a simple yet profound idea—to share genuine, heartfelt stories that resonate, inspire, and uplift. What started as a personal space for reflection … Continue reading Momma Braga Turns 10: A Decade of Heartfelt Storytelling and Inspiration
With love and care, a stamp was made, A Momma’s name, in ink displayed. Each press, a hug in wooden art, A gift that warms the deepest heart. ~ Momma … Continue reading Stamped With Love: Crafting Memories, One Imprint at a Time
There will come a time where you reminisce over your flour-coated counters. Baking with children isn’t so much about cookies and cupcakes—it’s about slowing down, sharing moments, and creating memories … Continue reading Making Memories: Simple Recipes to Make with Your Little Ones
Mother’s Day is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a moment to celebrate the incredible women who shape our lives with love, wisdom, and unwavering support. But why … Continue reading Designing a Mother’s Day Celebration That’s Truly One of a Kind