Today I'm honored to be back with another '5 Women On' topic. You might remember that I asked a handful of inspiring women to share how they're balancing motherhood + Quarantine back in April (which is still just as relevant). The article got a great response and I truly enjoyed learning from the other mothers in the article, and it sounds like you did, too. With that, I wanted to keep this going. ...
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5 Women on How They’re Balancing Motherhood During Quarantine
This is a post I've been excited about for weeks and can't wait to share with you guys! Like most people out there, March and April have been a struggle. While I'm beyond grateful for our health, our jobs, and our family, it's a trying time for everyone in the world. Working while caring for George has been comical and quite honestly, I'm just trying to survive one day at a time.
Through it all, I've been leaning on connecting with others, especially other women and mothers who are trying to *balance* everything. With that, I thought it would be fun to share some tips from women I really respect. From women I work with every day to others in the industry who make it look easy, I've asked each woman below to share tips on how they're handling daily life right now.
Whether you're a mother or a woman trying to get through this time, I hope this article makes you feel connected and a little more sane. :) ...
15 Businesses Owned by Black Women
Today I want to highlight a handful of women run Black-owned businesses that create and sell a variety of beautiful, high-quality products. While it's always important to diversify where you shop, it's more crucial now than ever with a disproportionate amount of Black-owned businesses being negatively affected by Covid-19. The most recently available Federal Reserve data shows that black business owners are denied loans at twice the rate of white owners, so they are more likely to have trouble finding capital to survive the pandemic, among endless other unfair statistics. ...
5 Home Items Worth Buying at The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale gets a lot of buzz for their clothing and beauty, but there's much to be said about the home department. If you're searching for home essentials like designer candles or Barefoot Dreams, now is the time to stock up. I always get the Diptyque Candle Set (they make great hostess gifts) and this year I was able to get my hands on the UGG Throw Blanket.
Did you see anything that caught your eye? xx Ashley ...
10 Trending Tops Under $50
With everything going on in the world right now, and all the uncertainty, I know it can feel scary to shop. I'm definitely more hesitant about what I'm spending and on what, including trends. While I've definitely scaled back my shopping habits due to our current culture, I'm looking towards more affordable pieces when it comes to trends. ...
I’ve Tried All the Skincare Tools and These are the 5 I Recommend
As I've gotten further into my 30s, my obsession with beauty has taken a hard turn into all things skincare. OK so I'm still obsessed with makeup and hair, but I will say I spend more time and money on my skincare these days. I'd much rather get my skin right and then need to wear less makeup to feel confident. Plus, since having George, let's just say the time I can dedicate to makeup routines has decreased significantly. ...
5 Summer Basics Under $50
I think we can all agree it feels good to actually get ready these days. Even if it is just to pick up coffee or groceries. And since I'm not wanting to invest in a big summer wardrobe at the moment, these under $50 basics have been ideal. ...
6 Budget-Friendly Sunglasses Under $25
Sunglasses are a great place to save money (especially if you have a curious toddler always trying to grab at them, ha). In my search for quality sunglasses that don't break the bank, I've found a few that I am actually really impressed with.
I've been testing out budget-friendly styles and honestly, can't believe all of these are under $25. If you're also a big fan of owning sunglasses you don't have to stress about, check out this list. ...
Self-Care Ideas When You Have 15 Minutes or Less
If being a mom has taught me anything, it's that I need to be efficient—even when it comes to my self-care routine. Don't get me wrong, there are those rare evenings when I can run a bath and slowly sip on a glass of wine, but let's be real, that happens about once a year. This list of self-care ideas is much more approachable. They're small ways to make sure you're still taking time for yourself without you needing three hours to do it. Because honestly, sometimes I find myself avoiding self-care simply because I know I don't have an hour or more to give to it. ...
5 Simple and Free Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day at Home
As we continue passing by holidays while at home during lockdown, I wanted to share some simple yet sweet ways to celebrate Mother's Day at home this year. Whether it's celebrating yourself (cheers to you, mama!), your own mom or mother-in-law, friends who are moms, women who are caregivers, expecting mothers, or hopeful mama's, I think it's a beautiful day to celebrate women. ...
