A Mom Who’s Willing To Buy Simplicity

As a single mom of two boys, who are under the age of seven, its positively imperative that everything is done in a timely manner, with the least amount of tears or tantrums. Like any parent its a juggling game between laundry, naps, cooking, work, soccer practice and everything else that we try and include in our daily schedules.

When I do have the time to scroll through social media, Instagram loves to flash hacks and things that I need exactly at that moment. Its like on wash days they dangle this nifty hamper that will hold laundry better than any of the other ten I already have or on days when I’m struggling with naptime they advertise the must have night light that includes lullaby music that will decrease fuss time and guarantee a nap in minutes.

The worst thing about these advertisements? I fall for it every time. I may second guess things for myself, like that brand new bag that I’ve been staring at online for the last three months or I’ll constantly fill online carts with clothes and shoes only to abandon it in the end; but when it comes to purchasing things that aim for simpler times, well, I don’t even think first.

I’m still learning how to keep up with my day to day duties as a mother and trying to figure out a schedule that will make things in my household move seamlessly. If, that even exists! So when an ad is dangling in my face promising to create space, keep my boys busy, or simplify a stressful activity, I’m all in.