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23 Easy Daycare Lunch Ideas for Toddlers
Explore easy, nutritious daycare lunch ideas for busy moms, with finger foods, veggie meals, and allergen-free options for your little one.

How To Keep Kids Busy During Summer Break – Even On A Budget
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How to Ask for a Raise as a Woman: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve been mustering up the courage to ask for a raise at work, you should know it’s natural to hesitate when thinking about asking

9 Stay-at-Home Mom Skills You Definitely Want to Highlight on Your Resume
So you’re ready to swap your comfy yoga pants for business casual clothes and re-enter the professional world. But before diving right into the job

How to Take a Mom Vacation (And Not Feel Guilty!)
A mom vacation — or momcation — is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a vacation from being a chef, alarm clock, chauffeur, planner, maid,

How to Work From Home With Kids: From One Working Mom to Another
Ever since I started working from home, life has been a non-stop juggle of feeding schedules, Zoom meetings, and trying to find some semblance of

Maternity Leave Plan: A Strategic Guide for Working Moms
Creating a maternity leave plan, for both your employer and yourself, is a crucial step to ensuring a smooth transition into motherhood. Preparing for maternity

Family Beach Packing List: Your Key to a Perfect Vacation
When I think of a perfect family getaway, the picture of a beach paired with snacks, family quality time, and lots of love comes to

13 Self-Care Night Ideas That Will Change Your Life
For many working moms, it can feel like life is getting more out of control, and we have to fit more into each day just

Hi, I’m Yesenia
A full-time career mom of two kids. I’ve experienced all of the stressful moments of early parenthood while trying to work a full-time job. I know what it’s like to be an overwhelmed mom and have to choose between excelling at work and tending to your family’s needs- all while trying to figure out when to make time for yourself.
Through my work experiences as both a busy lawyer and certified project manager, I was able to successfully create routines and systems in my own home that helped me balance my own priorities, spend quality time with my family, and find more time to do the things I enjoy doing, like going out with friends and writing!
My goal through the Hard Knock Mama working moms blog is to help you knock out your to-do list in half the time and make time for yourself WITHOUT the mom guilt! Let’s get rid of burn out and overwhelm together!