All posts by Anne Younger

Anne is a 30-something full-time SAHM mom of 5 ranging from 3 to 17 and grandma of 1 who resides in Ashwaubenon (Green Bay) Wisconsin. She started blogging in 2008 as a way to regain her sanity. She enjoys coffee, chocolate, cheeseburgers and vodka along with spending time with her husband and kids.

Alternative stress-busters for moms

*This is a guest post.*

As busy mothers trying to juggle all our different responsibilities and keep everybody in the family happy, feeling the symptoms of stress and anxiety is all too common. It’s no wonder that our own heath suffers from time to time; we’re so busy looking after everybody else in the family, we all too often forget to look after ourselves. However, we’re doing nobody any favors at all if we burn out, so take some time to look after your own wellbeing and consider some alternative ways of ensuring that you stay mentally and physically fit.

Alternative ways of keeping stress and anxiety-free can include looking at the root causes of your stress through methods such as psychic readings. Psychic readings can unlock what it is that is causing you to feel unbalanced and help you find ways to deal with the problems. Or it might be that you know what it is that’s the problem, you just don’t know how to solve it and are worried about the future. A psychic reading can give you a clearer indication of the future your current path is leading to, and can give you the insight you need to change that path or stay on the same course.

 When it comes to booking a psychic reading you might not know where to start if you’ve never considered anything like this before. A good place is your friends and family; if you can get personal recommendations for reputable psychics then you’re more likely to find one that’s right for you.

The second thing you might be thinking is ‘where on earth can I find the time to see a psychic? I barely have time to draw breath!’ As busy parents, time is precious. Thankfully, psychics these days offer phone, online and Skype consultations, which is ideal for busy moms everywhere!

Get Your Holiday Labels from Mabel’s Labels

*This post contains affilliate links.*

With the holidays right around the corner, now is the time to get your holiday labels!

From now until 12/31, Mabel’s Labels is offering their limited edition Stocking Stuffer Combos and Holiday Return Address Labels! The Stocking Stuffer Combos make the perfect stocking stuffer, party favour, and personalized add-on to other gifts. Best of all, you only pay $30 for 6 sets! The Holiday Return Address Labels are adorable and come in a variety of exclusive limited-edition Holiday designs. Don’t miss your chance to shop these great offers! Happy Shopping!

Always Smiling

I swear, regardless of how she is feeling, you put a camera in front of Miss Ellie and she will always smile!

Mom and Bean
Here she is snuggled up to mommy at almost midnight, with a fever and not feeling well.

 

Here she is photobombing her baby brother.

And just when we think she can’t get be any cuter than she already is, she goes and does this!

We’ve got our hands full with this one……

 

 

 

Nissan Express Service

For my friends in Southern Wisconsin, in the Madison area, I know that a lot of you are busy during the day and don’t have a lot of free time when it comes to taking your car in to get serviced.  Thanks to our friends at Kayser Nissan WI, and their Express Service, you can enjoy appointment free service from a name you can trust!

KAYSER NISSAN in MADISON takes the hassle out of vehicle maintenance, and at a competitive price!

Services available through Express Service with a 30 minute guarantee include:

  • Oil & Filter Change
  • Tire Rotation
  • Some Scheduled Maintenance Services
  • Battery Service
  • Air Filter Service
  • Wiper Blade Replacement

 30 Minutes or Less Guaranteed

In 30 minutes or less, a Nissan technician will change your oil and filter, perform a Multi-Point inspection on your vehicle, and get you back on the road. If the service is not provided in the promised time, the next one’s FREE! You’ll get a 27 point report detailing the current state of your vehicle’s health. You can drive in confidence knowing that your vehicle has been serviced at a trusted Nissan Dealership.

Additional Maintenance Services

Additional services also available through Express Service at this dealership.

  • New Tires
  • Brakes
  • Some Select Scheduled Services
  • Tire Alignment

Stop by Kayser Nissan today and let them know that The Megalomaniac Mommy sent you!

KAYSER NISSAN

2510 W Beltline Hwy 
Madison,  WI  53713

888-464-1973

Postpartum Depression Can Suck It!

Here I am at the 7 week (almost 8) mark of having a newborn.  There are now 5 kids in my house, 3 of them are 5 and under, needless to say, I’m being pulled in every direction possible.

I am stressed.

Beyond stressed.

I am depressed.

Beyond depressed.

Having 5 kids to take care of on my own while the Alex is working is far from easy and it’s even harder when you are extremely sleep deprived and exhausted.

I am doing my best to get through the days and deal with it on my own the best I can.  I refuse to medicate the depression because I breastfeeding and there really isn’t a safe medication I can take while nursing.

I can say that I cry more now than I ever have before. 

Having a baby who cries a lot, needs to eat a lot, wants to be held a lot means I don’t get a lot of down time and there is very little sleeping happening…..for me that is.

I am hoping that as the days, weeks, and months go by that things get better because the last thing I want to do is have Alex switch shifts because I’m miserable.

Keep your fingers crossed for me that things will improve!

Thanks!

XOXO